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Cargando... The Velocity of Honey: And More Science of Everyday Lifepor Jay Ingram
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Why does the journey to a new location always take longer than the trip home? What is the science behind the theory of "six degrees of separation?" Why doesn't honey flow out in all directions? In this delightful and amusing text, Jay Ingram explores the extraordinary science behind ordinary happenings. Ingram, host of the Discovery Channel Canada's "Daily Planet" and best-selling author of The Science of Everyday Life has written an engrossing work which broadens our knowledge of the everyday world and deepens our appreciation for the mysteries of science. Addressing a diverse set of topics and reaching unorthodox conclusions, he explores the science behind proverbial expressions, delves into the uncharted territory of the connection between history and the contemporary scientific world, and highlights mysterious links between the worlds of art and science. No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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Ok, that lame joke was more Ingram's style than mine. And his humor would get old if one were to try to just read this straight through. But I do recommend it to everyone who is curious about the (supposedly) 'mundane.'
I especially recommend it to folks who think that scientists have, or profess to have, 'the answers.' Lots of these chapters analyze things we *still* don't understand. Many of them even would inspire students who need a project for their school Science Fair. ( )