How to Destroy the Universe: And 34 Other Really Interesting Uses of Physics

How to Destroy the Universe: And 34 Other Really Interesting Uses of Physics

by PaulParsons (Author)

Synopsis

How to survive an earthquake. How to make an invisibility cloak. How to turn lead into gold. How to read someone's mind. Physics = tedious and unfathomable, right? No longer. If you thought physics was all about measuring the temperature of an ice bucket or trying to understand complicated equations, think again. How to Destroy the Universe will make you see the world around us through fresh eyes.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
Publisher: Quercus Publishing Plc
Published: 30 Aug 2012

ISBN 10: 0857388371
ISBN 13: 9780857388377

Author Bio
Dr Paul Parsons is a regular contributor to Nature, New Scientist and the Daily Telegraph. He frequently appears on BBC radio and his television credits include Richard & Judy and BBC Breakfast. He was formerly editor of the BBC's award-winning science and technology magazine Focus. The Science of Doctor Who (Icon Books), was longlisted for the Royal Society Prize for Science Books. His latest book is Science 1001 published by Quercus.