Michael Brooks

For more than a century, science has cultivated a sober public image for itself. This exploration of some of the greatest breakthroughs in science reveals the extreme lengths some scientists go to in order to make their theories public. To succeed, knowledge must be pursued by any means: in science, anything goes. This is a bold expose of science's mavericks. For more than a century, science has cultivated a sober public image for itself. But as bestselling author Michael Brooks explains, the truth is very different: many of our most successful scientists have more in common with libertines than librarians. This thrilling exploration of some of the greatest breakthroughs in science reveals the extreme lengths some scientists go to in order to make their theories public. Fraud, suppressing evidence and unethical or reckless PR games are sometimes necessary to bring the best and most brilliant discoveries to the world's attention. Inspiration can come from the most unorthodox of places, and Brooks introduces us to Nobel laureates who get their ideas through drugs, dreams and hallucinations. Science is a highly competitive and ruthless discipline, and only its most determined and passionate practitioners make headlines - and history. To succeed, knowledge must be pursued by any means: in science, anything goes.

Quadratic equations Pythagoras theorem imaginary numbers and pi you may remember studying these at school but did anyone ever explain why Never fear bestselling science writer and your new favourite maths teacher Michael Brooks is here to help In The Maths That Made Us Brooks reminds us of the wonders of numbers how they enabled explorers to travel far across the seas and astronomers to map the heavens how they won wars and halted the HIV epidemic how they are responsible for the design of your home and almost everything in it down to the smartphone in your pocket His clear explanations of the maths that built our world along with stories about where it came from and how it shaped human history will engage and delight From ancient Egyptian priests to the Apollo astronauts and Babylonian tax collectors to juggling robots join Brooks and his extraordinarily eccentric cast of characters in discovering how maths made us who we are today

This is a bold expose of science's mavericks. For more than a century, science has cultivated a sober public image for itself. But as bestselling author Michael Brooks explains, the truth is very different: many of our most successful scientists have more in common with libertines than librarians. This thrilling exploration of some of the greatest breakthroughs in science reveals the extreme lengths some scientists go to in order to make their theories public. Fraud, suppressing evidence and unethical or reckless PR games are sometimes necessary to bring the best and most brilliant discoveries to the world's attention. Inspiration can come from the most unorthodox of places, and Brooks introduces us to Nobel laureates who get their ideas through drugs, dreams and hallucinations. Science is a highly competitive and ruthless discipline, and only its most determined and passionate practitioners make headlines - and history. To succeed, knowledge must be pursued by any means: in science, anything goes.

A lo largo del último siglo, los científicos han cultivado una imagen de sobriedad, elegancia, respeto y buenas maneras. Sin embargo, Radicales libres cuenta cuál es la realidad que se esconde tras la mayoria de grandes descubrimientos cientificos. Como dice su autor, muchos cientificos tienen mas semejanzas con libertinos y anarquistas que con la imagen de ratas de biblioteca que cultivan.Fraudes, plagios, resultados encubiertos, falta de etica e imprudencias son a veces males necesarios para atraer la atencion del publico sobre algunos de los mas brillantes hallazgos de la ciencia. Ademas, la inspiracion llega a menudo de lugares insospechados y Brooks desgrana como reconocidos premios Nobel han sacado sus ideas de las drogas, los sueños y las alucinaciones.La ciencia es una disciplina muy competitiva donde el juego sucio esta al orden del dia. Para lograr exito y reconocimiento, todo vale.

Destinado a convertirse en un hito de la literatura científica, este libro recupera del olvido la polifacética figura de Girolamo Cardano, ciudadano del siglo XVI.Destinado a convertirse en un hito de la literatura cientifica, este libro recupera del olvido la polifacetica figura de Girolamo Cardano, un ciudadano del siglo XVI.Jugador empedernido y hereje, tan erudito como ingenioso y oportunista, atormentado por demonios y dudas existenciales, Cardano ejercio como astrologo de reyes, papas y emperadores y, a pesar de haber sido ignorado por la historia, fue el descubridor de los fundamentos matematicos de la fisica cuantica.El manual del astrologo cuantico presenta, como el propio Cardano, multiples facetas: es a la vez una biografia, un libro de historia de la ciencia, una explicacion de la teoria cuantica y una emocionante narracion que se lee como la mejor de las novelas. Un libro de ciencia unico sobre un cientifico unico.Cardano es un personaje enigmatico que suscita en Brooks un interes rayano en la obsesion. Juntos forman un tandem capaz de hacernos mas sabios y, a la vez, de emocionarnos.The Mail on SundayUn experimento atrevido y provechoso, y una nueva manera de escribir sobre ciencia.Ian StewartApasionante... Este sorprendente libro supone una revancha tardia para un jugador que perdio ma...

Michael Brooks presenta trece anomalías modernas que pueden convertirse en descubrimientos el día de mañana. La ciencia empieza a resultar interesante cuando las cosas no tienen sentido. Incluso en l

¿Cómo Newton, Galileo, Einstein y otros laureados científicos forjaron el mundo moderno? A través de la Anarquía. En ciencia, (casi)todo vale. A lo largo del último siglo, los científicos han cultiva

35,000 words, phrases and examples *Students will find it easy to understand the definitions, as they are all written using the Longman Defining Vocabulary of just 2000 common words *Students will understand even difficult concepts with 500 illustrations.

A Sunday Times Book of the Year A New Scientist Gift Pick "Bright, nerdy and funny! Of course I loved it." Dara O BriainCan we resurrect dinosaurs, Jurassic Park-style? Are we living in The Matrixs digital simulation? Do aliens with acid blood exist somewhere in the universe? Will we ever go back and visit 1955? And just why were the original Planet of the Ape movies so terrible?In Science(ish), Rick Edwards and Dr Michael Brooks confront all the questions that your favourite movies provoke. Inspired by their award-winning podcast, this popular (hopefully) science (definitely) book dedicates each chapter to a different sci-fi classic, and wittily explores the fascinating issues that arise. Covering movies from 28 Days Later to Ex Machina, this is a joyous ride through astrophysics, neuroscience, psychology, botany, artificial intelligence, evolution, and plenty more subjects youve always wanted to grasp. Nows your chance: stylishly designed and illustrated throughout, Science(ish) is the perfect gift for every curious mind.

A wonderful book... Delightfully varied... As with all the best science writing, this book doesnt just give answers, it also asks interesting questions.Daily MailCaptivating and intelligent! Who knew death could be this much fun? Richard OsmanAsteroids, killer sharks, nuclear bombs, viruses, deadly robots, climate change, the apocalypse - why is Hollywood so obsessed with death and the end of the world? And how seriously should we take the dystopian visions of our favourite films? With wit, intelligence and irreverence, Rick Edwards and Dr Michael Brooks explore the science of death and mass destruction through some of our best-loved Hollywood blockbusters. From Armageddon and Dr Strangelove to The Terminator and Contagion, they investigate everything from astrophysics to AI, with hilarious and captivating consequences. Packed with illustrations, fascinating facts and numerous spoilers, Hollywood Wants to Kill You is the perfect way into the science of our inevitable demise.