Think Like a Scientist
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Think Like a Scientist

Explore the Extraordinary Natural Laws of the Universe

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eBook - ePub

Think Like a Scientist

Explore the Extraordinary Natural Laws of the Universe

About this book

From the serious and practical to the quirky and bizarre, Think Like a Scientist answers these questions in an easy-to-understand manner. Find out whether humans could live on Mars, what's happening with the climate and whether we all see the same colors! Including pictures, diagrams and useful fact boxes, this riveting guide to science is perfect for the non-expert. Many of these answers have implications for everyday living and may change the way you perceive the future.ABOUT THE SERIES: Written in an engaging Q&A format, Think Like a... series answers fundamental questions within academic subjects that come up in day-to-day life.

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Information

Publisher
Arcturus
Year
2021
Print ISBN
9781838575816
eBook ISBN
9781398812840

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Contents
  4. Introduction: Why does science matter?
  5. Chapter 1: Are humans the pinnacle of evolution?
  6. Chapter 2: Why don’t we run cars on water?
  7. Chapter 3: What makes a rainbow?
  8. Chapter 4: How does a cat always land on its feet?
  9. Chapter 5: Why is soil brown?
  10. Chapter 6: Why don’t we go to Mars?
  11. Chapter 7: Could we bring dinosaurs back to life?
  12. Chapter 8: Could a supervolcano kill us all?
  13. Chapter 9: Could we live for a thousand years?
  14. Chapter 10: Why don’t satellites fall down?
  15. Chapter 11: What would happen if you fell into a black hole?
  16. Chapter 12: Why can’t you uncook an egg?
  17. Chapter 13: Can we talk to the animals?
  18. Chapter 14: What’s happening with the climate?
  19. Chapter 15: Is this the end for antibiotics?
  20. Chapter 16: Are stem cells the future of medicine?
  21. Chapter 17: How does a caterpillar turn into a butterfly?
  22. Chapter 18: What is the most economical way to drive a car?
  23. Chapter 19: Why do we find seashell fossils on mountains?
  24. Chapter 20: Can plants feel pain?
  25. Chapter 21: Do we all see the same colours?
  26. Chapter 22: Will we ever find a cure for cancer?
  27. Chapter 23: Could intelligent machines take over?
  28. Chapter 24: What’s the difference between a person and a lettuce?
  29. Chapter 25: How will the universe end?
  30. Copyright