This author excels at exploring the intersections of science, nature, technology, and business, often uncovering the most fascinating insights where these fields converge. With a keen journalistic eye and a historian's depth, their work delves into complex subjects, transforming them into compelling narratives. Their writing blends rigorous investigation with evocative storytelling, drawing readers into epic tales of human ingenuity and the profound forces of nature. They have a unique talent for illuminating scientific discovery and its impact on our understanding of the world.
Traces the origins of some of the twentieth century's important inventions. This title tells the story about the life and work of a small group of eccentric men - Mervin Kelly, Bill Shockley, Claude Shannon, John Pierce, and Bill Baker - who spent their careers at Bell Labs.
A riveting account of the explorers and scientists racing to understand Greenland's rapidly melting ice: a dramatic harbinger of climate change.