The Naked Scientist: Questions You Never Thought To Ask
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Is It Possible To Tell How Happy A Dog Is By Watching The Way It Wags Its Tail? Why Is The Eiffel Tower 15 Centimetres Taller In Mid-summer Than It Is In Mid-winter? Does Sound Travel Faster In Water Or Air? Can One Really Read Other People Like A Book? Why Do So Many People Hate Eating Their Greens? Firmly In The Tradition Of Books Like Dr Karl's Kruszelnicki Dis Information And Other Wikkid Myths, New Scientific Kid On The Block Christopher Smith -- Aka The Naked Scientist -- Explores Present-day Predicaments And Tomorrow's Technologies, From The Most Surprising Facts To The Most Innovative New Inventions, From Staggering Stats To Serious Developments That Will Transform The World Around Us.well Known For His Popular Slot On Abc's Radio National And His Superb Website Www. Thenakedscientists.com, In This Brilliant Compendium Of Facts, Anecdotes And Insights Top Scientist Christopher Smith Once More Uses His Wit And Charm To Lift The Lid On The Curious, Crazy And Compelling -- And Answer Those Questions You Never Thought To Ask.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates a wide array of scientific phenomena and everyday curiosities to explain the mechanics behind the world's most puzzling questions. Christopher Smith, known as 'The Naked Scientist' for his popular radio segments and digital outreach, utilizes his background in science communication to synthesize complex data into accessible explanations. The text functions as a compendium of facts, anecdotes, and insights designed to demystify both mundane occurrences and advanced technological developments.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Explanations for physical phenomena like thermal expansion and sound wave velocity.
- Analysis of biological and behavioral traits in animals and humans.
- Insights into emerging technologies and their potential societal impact.
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide deep technical or mathematical proofs for the phenomena discussed.
- It does not focus on a single scientific discipline, opting instead for a broad, eclectic overview.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Readers frequently note the accessible and witty tone of the prose, which makes complex scientific concepts easy to digest for a general audience. Experts highlight this as a successful example of science communication that bridges the gap between academic research and public interest.
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Publication Date:
1997-05-26
Publisher:
VACUUM-CLEANER-SPARES
ISBN-10:
000001074X
ISBN-13:
9780000010742
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