Frequently Asked Questions About the Universe

Name: Frequently Asked Questions About the Universe
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SKU: 9781529331059
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By Daniel Whiteson and Jorge Cham

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Frequently Asked Questions About the Universe by Daniel Whiteson and Jorge Cham delves into some of the most intriguing mysteries of our cosmos. Through a blend of science and humour, the authors tackle big questions, from the nature of time and space to the existence of alien life. The book aims to provide clear and entertaining explanations while igniting curiosity about the universe's many wonders.
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You might enjoy this book if you're curious about the mysteries of the universe and delight in exploring complex scientific concepts explained with clarity and humour. It offers a fascinating journey through cosmic queries with illustrations that make learning both engaging and entertaining.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Universe

An eminent physicist at CERN and the cartoonist behind the hugely successful PhD Comics answer the most important, most outrageous and funniest questions about everything. If the universe had an FAQ, this would be it.

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You've got questions: about space, time, gravity, and the odds of meeting your older self inside a wormhole. All the answers you need are right here.

As a species, we may not agree on much, but one thing brings us all together: a need to know. We all wonder, and deep down we all have the same big questions. Why can't I travel back in time? Where did the universe come from? What's inside a black hole? Can I rearrange the particles in my cat and turn it into a dog?

Physics professor Daniel Whiteson and researcher-turned-cartoonist Jorge Cham are experts at explaining science in ways we can all understand, in their books and on their popular podcast, Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe. With their signature blend of humour and oh-now-I-get-it clarity, Jorge and Daniel offer short, accessible, and lighthearted answers to some of the most common, most outrageous, and most profound questions about the universe they've been asked.

This witty, entertaining, and fully illustrated book is an essential troubleshooting guide for the perplexing aspects of reality, big and small, from the invisible particles that make up your body to the identical version of you currently reading this exact sentence in the corner of some other galaxy. If the universe came with an FAQ, this would be it.

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Frequently Asked Questions About the Universe by Daniel Whiteson and Jorge Cham is praised for its delightful blend of humour and intelligence, making complex scientific theories accessible and enjoyable. The explanations are easy to understand, complemented by Cham's engaging cartoons, offering both education and entertainment. The book serves as a fun introduction to the mysteries of the cosmos, with fresh insights and a light-hearted approach, fitting well into the pop-science genre.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529331059

Publisher: John Murray Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: John Murray Publishers Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 418g

Pages: 336

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

About the Author

Jorge Cham is the cartoonist behind the popular online comic 'Piled Higher and Deeper' (a.k.a. PHD Comics). He holds a PhD in robotics from Stanford University and is a former instructor and research associate at Caltech.

Daniel Whiteson is a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Irvine, and a fellow of the American Physical Society. He earned his PhD in physics from the University of California at Berkeley and is an active researcher, using the Large Hadron Collider at CERN to search for exotic new particles.

Together they are the co-authors of We Have No Idea, co-hosts of the podcast Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe, and co-creators of the animated PBS series Elinor Wonders Why.