Curious Notions: Reflections of an Imagineer

By Mike Burton

This collection of essays by popular science writer Mike Bruton reflects his multiple involvements in science, art and technology. He is equally at home sharing his knowledge on creativity in the sciences and the arts, funny episodes in the history of science, evolution of the bicycle, Africa's Nobel Prize winners, or our greatest inventors and strangest creatures.

Science is so deep, fast-moving and complex today that it is important to have someone who can wade through the detail and showcase the most interesting bits for general readers. Although the book deals with some deep scientific issues, using examples drawn from the author's remarkable experiences, it is accessible to all readers as he retains a childlike curiosity throughout and is not ashamed to express his excitement at new discoveries and bizarre inventions.

About the Author

Mike Bruton was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award of the National Science and Technology Forum in 2001 and the prestigious Marloth Medal of the Royal Society of South Africa in 2020 for his contributions to science and science communication. He studied at Rhodes University and, after a productive research career, launched successful science education projects in South Africa, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Since 2015 he has been a full-time writer and speaker on science and technology.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 177632949X
• ISBN13: 9781776329496
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Footprint Press (NY)
• Length: 346 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"