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 |