Science(ish)
The Peculiar Science Behind the Movies
Description of book
A
Sunday Times Book of the Year
A
New Scientist Gift Pick
"Bright, nerdy and funny! Of course I loved it." Dara O Briain
Can we resurrect dinosaurs,
Jurassic Park-style? Are we living in
The Matrix's digital simulation? Do aliens with acid blood exist somewhere in the universe? Will we ever go back and visit 1955? And just why were the original
Planet of the Ape movies so terrible?
In
Science(ish), Rick Edwards and Dr Michael Brooks confront all the questions that your favourite movies provoke. Inspired by their award-winning podcast, this popular (hopefully) science (definitely) book dedicates each chapter to a different sci-fi classic, and wittily explores the fascinating issues that arise.
Covering movies from
28 Days Later to
Ex Machina, this is a joyous ride through astrophysics, neuroscience, psychology, botany, artificial intelligence, evolution, and plenty more subjects you've always wanted to grasp. Now's your chance: stylishly designed and illustrated throughout,
Science(ish) is the perfect gift for every curious mind.
217 Pages