We Have No Idea

Name: We Have No Idea
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SKU: 9781473660205
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A Guide to the Unknown Universe

By Daniel Whiteson and Jorge Cham

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We Have No Idea by Daniel Whiteson and Jorge Cham explores the vast mysteries of the universe through humour and insightful illustrations. The authors delve into what we don't know about the cosmos, including how we perceive time, space, and even the nature of reality itself. With an accessible and engaging style, the book invites readers to join the fun in acknowledging the limits of our understanding while sparking curiosity about the scientific questions that remain unanswered.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you have a curious mind and a sense of humour, as it creatively explores the mysteries of the universe with a blend of wit and scientific insight. Its engaging approach might appeal to those who enjoy learning about complex topics in a fun and accessible way.

We Have No Idea

Many books explain what we know about the universe. This one, from the hugely popular PhD Comics (50 million readers since 2008), tackles all the weird stuff we haven't figured out yet.

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In our small corner of the universe, we know how some matter behaves most of the time and what even less of it looks like, and we have some good guesses about where it all came from. But we really have no clue what's going on. In fact, we don't know what about 95% of the universe is made of.

So what happens when a cartoonist and a physicist walk into this strange, mostly unknown universe? Jorge Cham and Daniel Whiteson gleefully explore the biggest unknowns, why these things are still mysteries, and what a lot of smart people are doing to figure out the answers (or at least ask the right questions).

While they're at it, they helpfully demystify many complicated things we do know about, from quarks and neutrinos to gravitational waves and exploding black holes. With equal doses of humour and delight, they invite us to see the universe as a vast expanse of mostly uncharted territory that's still ours to explore.

This is a book for fans of Brian Cox and What If. This highly entertaining, highly illustrated book is perfect for anyone who's curious about all the great mysteries physicists are going to solve next.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

We Have No Idea has been praised for its captivating storytelling and insightful explanations. Reviewers found it impressive and appreciated its use of entertaining illustrations. It prepares readers for the future of scientific discoveries with a lively and engaging approach.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473660205

Publisher: John Murray Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 May 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: John Murray Publishers Ltd

Illustration: Illustrated throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 368

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Daniel Whiteson Education & Reference Jorge Cham Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Jorge Cham is the creator of the popular online comic Piled Higher and Deeper, popularly known as PHD Comics. He earned his PhD in robotics at Stanford.

Daniel Whiteson is an associate professor of experimental particle physics at the University of California, Irvine, and conducts research using the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. Their physics explainer videos have been viewed millions of times on YouTube and aired on PBS.