Richard Munson

Ingenious by Richard Munson delves into the life of Benjamin Franklin, one of the foremost scientists of his era. Driven by an insatiable curiosity, Franklin conducted cutting-edge research on electricity, heat, ocean currents, weather patterns, chemical bonds, and plants. Despite these significant contributions, modern recollection often favours his political prowess and diplomatic achievements over his scientific ingenuity. In this incisive...

Benjamin Franklin was one of the preeminent scientists of his time. Driven by curiosity, he conducted cutting-edge research on electricity, heat, ocean currents, weather patterns, chemical bonds, and plants. But today, Franklin is remembered more for his political prowess and diplomatic achievements than his scientific creativity. In this incisive and rich account of Benjamin Franklin's life and career, Richard Munson...

Imagine eating a burger grown in a laboratory, a strawberry picked by a robot, or a pastry created with a 3-D printer. You would never taste the difference, but these technologies might just save your health and the planet's. Today, landmark advances in computing, engineering, and medicine are driving solutions to the biggest problems created by industrialised food. Tech to...