Neil Shubin

Meet the scientists uncovering the secrets of Earth's harshest environments – the polar regions'A fast-moving, fascinating book that combines travelogue and natural science discovery... a delightful and compelling read.' Daniel J. Levitin, author of The Organised MindFrigid, remote and inhospitable – the polar regions seem far removed from our everyday lives.But these seemingly isolated ice realms shape life on our...

Frigid, remote and inhospitable – the polar regions seem far removed from everyday lives. But these seemingly isolated ice realms shape life on our planet far more than we realise, influencing everything from the climate to ocean health. They may even hold the secrets to the origins of the Earth. Taking an epic journey of discovery from pole-to-pole, ferrying between...

Some Assembly Required by Neil Shubin takes readers on a breathtaking journey through the most significant transformations in the history of life on Earth. From the emergence of fish that first walked on land to the incredible evolution of reptiles into feathered birds capable of flight, Shubin meticulously unpacks the scientific marvels that have shaped our existence over billions of...