We may imagine that science is a process of breakthroughs and light bulb moments. But in reality, science goes wrong 99% of the time. Almost every idea a scientist comes up with is quickly disproved by a failed experiment or rival research. Science moves at a rate of inches per decade and we like it that way. But occasionally, just occasionally, a complete fluke happens and changes everything. From an untimely sneeze in a petri dish leading to antibiotics to the discovery of microwaves via melted chocolate, this is a rip-roaring adventure through science gone wrong, accidentally changing humanity for the better.
| ISBN: | 9781472148407 |
| Publication date: | 4th April 2024 |
| Author: | Tim James |
| Publisher: | Robinson an imprint of Little, Brown |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 224 pages |
| Genres: |
Popular Science Experimental psychology History of science Science: general issues Chemistry Biology, life sciences |
We may imagine that science is a process of breakthroughs and light bulb moments. But in reality, science goes wrong 99% of the time. Almost every idea a scientist comes up with is quickly disproved by a failed experiment or rival research. Science moves at a rate of inches per decade and we like it that way. But occasionally, just occasionally, a complete fluke happens and changes everything. From an untimely sneeze in a petri dish leading to antibiotics to the discovery of microwaves via melted chocolate, this is a rip-roaring adventure through science gone wrong, accidentally changing humanity for the better.
Accidental features in the following genres: Popular Science, Experimental psychology, History of science, Science: general issues, Chemistry, Biology, life sciences
Accidental is available in Paperback, Hardback
Accidental was written by Tim James and published by Robinson an imprint of Little, Brown
Accidental has 224 pages
£18.00