How to Destroy the Universe
And 34 other really interesting uses of physics
Published on 13. September 2012
224 pages
978-0-85738-461-4 (ISBN)
Description
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How to read someone's mind.
Physics = tedious and unfathomable, right? No longer. If you thought physics was all about measuring the temperature of an ice bucket or trying to understand complicated equations, think again. How to Destroy the Universe will make you see the world around us through fresh eyes.
How to make an invisibility cloak.
How to turn lead into gold.
How to read someone's mind.
Physics = tedious and unfathomable, right? No longer. If you thought physics was all about measuring the temperature of an ice bucket or trying to understand complicated equations, think again. How to Destroy the Universe will make you see the world around us through fresh eyes.
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Edition
Digital original
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Interest Age: From 12 to 17 years
Edition type
Digital original
File size
1,76 MB
ISBN-13
978-0-85738-461-4 (9780857384614)
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08/2012
Quercus Publishing
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Person
Dr Paul Parsons is a regular contributor to Nature, New Scientist and the Daily Telegraph. He frequently appears on BBC radio and his television credits include Richard & Judy and BBC Breakfast. He was formerly editor of the BBC's award-winning science and technology magazine Focus. The Science of Doctor Who (Icon Books), was longlisted for the Royal Society Prize for Science Books. His latest book is Science 1001 published by Quercus.
