The five biggest unsolved problems in science, according to Wiggins
and Wynn are: why do some particles have mass, while others have
none; how did atoms form the first living things; what is the
complete structure and function of the proteome; is accurate,
long-range weather forecasting possible; and why is the universe
expanding faster and faster, one each from physics, chemistry,
biology, geology and astronomy. If you don't agree with the
authors' choices, the book ends with "Problem Folders" and "Ideas
Folders" detailing some of the other mysteries that continue to
perplex science and theories that might help to solve them. This is
a very readable book full of excellent scientific debates for the
layperson, not made simple but broken down into easily digestible
chunks, with plenty of diagrams, pictures, bullet points and fact
boxes. Sidney Harris's cartoons, which appear throughout, are
genuinely funny and clever and add a light touch when the
explanations get difficult. (Kirkus UK)
An in-depth look at the most intriguing puzzles in science today
In this illuminating book, professors Arthur Wiggins and Charles Wynn explore what they believe are the five biggest science problems:
- Physics: Why do some particles have mass, while others have none?
- Chemistry: By what series of chemical reactions did atoms form the first living things?
- Biology: What is the complete structure and function of the proteome?
- Geology: Is accurate, long-range weather forecasting possible?
- Astronomy: Why is the universe expanding faster and faster?
Wiggins and Wynn carefully explain each of these problems, then discuss the theories that address them. Some of the many topics covered include string theory, the human genome, chaos theory, and protein folding.
Featuring humorous illustrations from renowned science cartoonist Sidney Harris, this book invites you to explore the events that led to these problems and the cutting-edge efforts being made to solve them. The authors also provide Idea Folders, which contain additional details about the unsolved problems, and Resources for Digging Deeper, such as books, periodicals, and Web sites.
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