To boldly go where no book has gone before

This is a science book written for everyone that aims to bring you back to the childlike sense of wonder you felt when you first learned about dinosaurs or dolphins or the double helix. Author Luke O'Neill is one of Ireland's leading scientists and his joy for science is palpable throughout. Despite the subject matter, he writes with great humour and enough of a light touch to keep non-scientists engaged.

The book loosely follows the history of science itself, from alchemy to the invention of chemistry. Rather than dwelling on theoretical and practical advances, O'Neill instead explores the human stories behind the biggest discoveries. Whether it's Charles Darwin, Marie Curie, or Florence Nightingale, scientists are presented as human beings like everyone else with the same hopes, fears, jealousies, rivalries and ambitions. The book is also packed full of fun science facts, such as: did you know the average smart phone has 75 of the elements in the periodic table?

Funny, engaging, and approachable, this book is perfect for folks looking to get a greater understanding of the world from a scientific perspective.

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Who wrote it?
Luke O'Neill

How big is it?
Paperback, 360 pages, 19.5 x 12.5 x 2.5 cm