In the last 10 years scientists have made astounding discoveries about ourselves and the universe we live in. Most of these breakthroughs have remained beyond the reach of the non-expert, but this book aims to present them in an accessible fashion.
Robert Matthews Books
Robert Matthews is an award-winning science writer whose work delves into the fascinating and often counterintuitive aspects of the world around us. His research spans fields from code-breaking to the prediction of coincidences, and his studies into Murphy's Law, including why toast so often lands butter-side down, have garnered international acclaim. Matthews writes with sharp insight and humor, making complex scientific concepts accessible to a broad audience. His articles and essays explore the frontiers of scientific understanding, prompting readers to consider the seemingly ordinary.
Why don't spiders stick to their webs? : and 317 other everyday mysteries of science
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Why can't we tickle ourselves? Which properties give you the best chance of winning Monopoly? What would happen if you fell into a black hole? Is it possible to hurt your brain if you think too much? In this entertaining and enlightening tour of day-to-day life, award-winning writer and scientist Robert Matthews tackles everything from the puzzling maths of odd socks to the real 'string theory' mystery: how does string acquire all those unwanted knots?
Why Don't Spiders Stick to Their Webs?
And Other Everyday Mysteries of Science
- 244 pages
- 9 hours of reading
What happens if you fall into a black hole? Does subliminal advertising work? Why don't spiders stick to their webs? Award-winning science writer Robert Matthews answers the most baffling and intriguing questions sent by members of the general public, with some surprising results. From the edges of the universe to the fate of odd socks, this collection unravels the science that surrounds us, and is a must-read for all inquisitive minds.
Japanese Science Fiction
A View of a Changing Society
After the Meiji Restoration of 1868 Japan modernized rapidly, transforming itself perhaps more quickly than any other country in history. However, the change was not without its conflicts, many of them still unresolved as the pleasures of modern society vie with a respect for the traditional Japanese lifestyle. As the literature of change and of the young, science fiction acts as a window to the modern mind and the uneasy alliance of the old and new. This book, filled with detailed reference to numerous stories, traces the origin and development of the genre from the mid-nineteenth century to today, thus exploring unique insights into Japanese attitudes to commercialism, spirituality, the media, war and international relations.
Ein Überblick über den heutigen Stand naturwissenschaftlichen Denkens, die neuesten Entwicklungen und die ungelösten Rätsel des Universums
