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This & That January 2018 Our Worlds |
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The science, history, and forgotten lore of eclipses by John DvorakAn astronomer explores the ways eclipses have shaped the course of human history, from the ancient Chinese who recorded their occurrences on turtle shells and the Mayan “Dresden Codex,” to appearances in literature and historic events, up through modern times. |
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The science of our most neglected sense by Bob HolmesA journey into the surprising science of the sense of flavor by a veteran New Scientist correspondent outlines narrative principles in neurobiology and modern food production to reveal the broad range of factors that can affect one's appreciation of what we consume. |
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Decoding the secrets of the air around us by Sam KeanAn engaging round-the-globe journey through the periodic table explains how the air we breathe reflects the world's history, tracing the origins and ingredients of the atmosphere to explain air's role in reshaping continents, steering human progress and powering revolutions. |
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The pioneers who sought to see the future by Peter MooreA history of the science of meteorology profiles pioneering naturalists, engineers and artists whose high-risk travels and experiments in exotic locales established early practices in weather forecasting. |
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How the Enlightenment changed the way we use our senses by Carolyn PurnellA lively exploration of the eccentric ways that human senses were perceived throughout the Enlightenment reveals how the way we think about the senses has dramatically changed throughout history and how today's sensory experiences are representative of the beliefs of earlier times. |
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How the ladies of the Harvard Observatory took the measure of the stars by Dava SobelShares the lesser-known story of the scientific contributions of a group of women working at the Harvard College Observatory from the late 1800s through the mid-20th century, tracing their collection of star observations captured nightly on glass photographic plates that enabled extraordinary discoveries. |
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A new history of the scientific revolution by David WoottonA groundbreaking examination of the Scientific Revolution that chronicles the essential transformations that were made possible by science throughout the past five centuries, profiles forefront iconoclasts and identifies links between key discoveries and the rise of industrialization. |
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The Microbes Within Us and a Grander View of Life by Ed YongAn award-winning science writer shares unique perspectives into the role of the microbiome in human health, identity and ability, explaining in comprehensive, lighthearted detail how our microbial partners shape and protect life on Earth in unexpected ways. |
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