Author:Harriet Swain
What is life about? How are men and women different? How did the universe begin? We all ponder these questions from time to time but some scientists spend their lives investigating them. Are they anywhere near finding answers? In this exciting new book, leading scientific thinkers address twenty of the really big questions that people have been asking for hundreds of years. The contributors include: John Sulston, who led the British side of the Human Genome Project and who offers his views on whether we can ever end disease; Susan Greenfield, Oxford University professor of pharmacology, who describes what she thinks is a thought; John Barrow, Cambridge professor of mathematical sciences, who tells us what is time; and American psychologist David Buss, who suggests why we fall in and out of love. Their answers are each put into context by more general commentaries discussing the differing views of other leading contemporary scientists and looking at how people have tackled the question in the past. The result is a breathtaking tour of scientific thought through the ages and a peek at some of the most cutting-edge and controversial research today. Packed with fascinating insights, it shows how science is investigating problems that affect us all on a large scale and suggests that we are closer to finding solutions to some of life's big questions than we might think.
beautifully illustrated … its specific focus on space will be very encouraging to young girls interested in science.
—— Easy Parenting magazineA fab book, great for Christmas, great for any time!
—— Steve Wright , BBC Radio 2Gorgeous
—— Emma Gannon, blogger, author and presenter of CTRL ALT DELETE podcastAn important and beautiful book … you will want to own this
—— Dallas Campbell, author and TV presenterCelebrates the fact that space is an equal opportunities environment, that women can and should be involved in the huge array of opportunities in the world of space exploration
—— Radio 4 TodayWill suitably inspire trailblazers of all ages
—— Irish NewsA wonderful read
—— BBC World NewsBrilliantly readable
—— Radcliffe & Maconie , BBC 6 MusicNeeds to be on every space-lover’s Christmas list
—— Hannah Beckerman, journalist and authorA wonderful book! Beautifully written and put together
—— Ahrani Logan, journalist, producer and CEOReveals extraordinary stories, champions unsung heroes and celebrates remarkable achievements from around the world
—— RTE GuideA beautifully put together book
—— City Kids West magazineA beautifully produced book written by a great writer, by someone with a wonderful knowledge of and love of her subject
—— Cumbrian SkyWill inspire trailblazers of all ages
—— i paperA lovely book … just brilliant
—— Georgey Spanswick, BBC Georgey TonightIt’s a beautiful book, really interesting illustrations … will appeal to people of all ages ... I love it!
—— Janice Forsyth, BBC Radio ScotlandWill inspire women of all ages
—— RED MagazineFantastic
—— Irish Independent[A] handsome hardback full of fascinating facts about space and women behind space exploration. Colourful illustrations and great writing
—— Sarah WebbA brilliantly readable history of space exploration
—— Scoop Magazine