Eureka! Mindblowing Science

Discover a daily dose of surprising science in an entertaining collection of 366 pithy scientific answers to weird and wonderful questions. Collecting the best of the ‘Last Word’ column in ‘New Scientist’, the popular science magazine first published 1956. Why do we say ‘um’ or ‘er’? Do animals recognise themselves? How do pebbles skim on water? What do astronauts do with their dirty underwear? Answering all this and more, each daily entry gives a fact-filled explanation drawing on experiments and scientific study. From physics and biology, to chemistry, engineering and psychology: fascinating scientific gems to explain the things you didn’t know you wanted to know. Read an entry a day or dip in and out; the book will expand your mind and make you see the world differently. Published in 2022, the book is printed with the original selling price of £12.99.

Paperback
19.5 x 13cm
401 pages
Sustainably sourced paper