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Science Reviews

You'll find reviews here covering the topic of science, with an emphasis on popular science.

Science Books

The New North: The World In 2050 (2011) by Laurence C. Smith
5 star rating
Will rising population and temperatures and thawing permafrost lead to a future dominated by bustling northern cities?



Sleights of Mind (2010) by Stephen Macknik and Susana Martinez-Conde with Sandra Blakeslee
5 star rating
This book explores the things magicians can teach neuroscientists about the way our minds work.



Quantum (2008) by Manjit Kumar
5 star rating
How the discovery of the astonishing quantum world threw physicists into turmoil.



The Emerald Planet (2007) by David Beerling
5 star rating
Plants are often overlooked when it comes to the story of evolution. David Beerling sets this right in this account of how they have affected the history of our planet.



Toxin: The Cunning Of Bacterial Poisons (2005) by Alistair Lax
5 star rating
How bacterial toxins break down our defences so effectively, and the stories of people who have struggled to understand them.



Paranormality (2011) by Richard Wiseman
4 star rating
The science behind seeing ghosts, believing psychics, and how brainwashing works.



Inflight Science (2011) by Brian Clegg
4 star rating
This book examines the science behind flying, from check in at the airport to touch down.



Bad Science (2008) by Ben Goldacre
4 star rating
Ben Goldacre blows open the world of scams, quacks, and the misreporting and misunderstanding of science.



Death By Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries (2007) by Neil DeGrasse Tyson
4 star rating
A collection of essays on the cosmos that spans the birth and death of the universe and much of the excitement in between.



Junk Science (2006) by Dan Agin
4 star rating
A look at how scientific truths are under attack from pressure groups, corporations, and other interested parties.



After Dolly (2006) by Ian Wilmut and Roger Highfield
4 star rating
After Dolly the sheep made headlines the scientist behind her creation discusses the implications of her birth.



Microbe: Are We Ready For The Next Plague? (2005) by Alan P. Zelicoff and Michael Bellomo
4 star rating
An analysis of how well the west is prepared to cope with new and deadly infectious diseases.



The Science of Harry Potter : How Magic Really Works (2002) by Roger Highfield
4 star rating
The facts behind the fantasy world of the boy wizard.



Cosmos Close-Up (2011) by Giles Sparrow
3 star rating
A view of the universe, as revealed by space telescopes and other modern technology.



Knocking On Heaven's Door (2011) by Lisa Randall
3 star rating
From particle physics on the tiniest scales to the most awe-inspiring cosmology, and modern experiments that could be on the verge of cracking open the secrets of the universe.





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