Eureka!: Mindblowing Science Every Day of the Year

By New Scientist

Book Overview

Could you surf down an erupting volcano? Why do zebras have stripes? Are you breathing the same air as Leonardo da Vinci? Are there any green mammals? Why do pineapples have spikes? Why do songs get stuck in your head? What happens when black holes collide? Can you extract your DNA? For over a decade, New Scientist's 'Last Word' column has provided a cornucopia of fascinating, obscure and entertaining questions and answers. From how to measure the speed of light-using chocolate, to why cats (nearly) always land on their feet. Eureka! brings together 365 of the best mindblowing questions, fascinating facts and exciting experiments.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1529394139
• ISBN13: 9781529394139
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Nicholas Brealey Publishing
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.0" x 7.7"