Books matching: humor to explain science
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"Evolution Gone Wrong: The Curious Reasons Why Our Bodies Work" by Alex Bezzerides delves into the intricacies of human evolution and physiology, examining the reasons behind the imperfections in our bodies. The author's writing style is a mix of humor and informative content, making complex biological concepts accessible to readers. From discussing the evolution of the eye to the impact of dietary changes on teeth formation, Bezzerides takes readers on a journey through our evolutionary past, explaining the origins of various bodily features in an engaging manner.
The book covers a wide range of topics such as childbirth, back pain, foot evolution, color vision, and infertility, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of how evolution has shaped the human body. Despite some criticism regarding the author's writing style, the book is praised for its informative content, humor, and ability to make challenging scientific concepts understandable to a broad audience.
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Save:'Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That'll Improve and/or Ruin Everything' by Kelly Weinersmith and Zach Weinersmith delves into ten futuristic technologies that have the potential to revolutionize the world. The writing style is a blend of informative content and humor, making complex scientific concepts accessible and engaging for readers. Through a conversational tone and witty anecdotes, the authors explore a wide range of topics, from space travel to bioprinting, providing insights into how these advancements could shape the future.
This is why human beings have only been to the moon’s surface half a dozen times, and it’s why our moon vehicles were paper thin in places. The fact that in 2017 we have a space travel paradigm that w...
