Helen Czerski is a physicist at the University College London’s Department of Mechanical Engineering. In her spare time, she produces BBC science programs and writes books. Storm in a Teacup tells you why popcorn pops, why ducks don’t get cold feet, and how waves work. Helen Czerski’s writing style is engaging and clever. She uses a lot of personal examples (many of them humorous) to explain a scientific principle like the conservation of energy or gravity. I particularly enjoyed the chapter on nanotechnology and its promising future. If you’re a fan of science, Storm in a Teacup will brighten your day and expand your mind. GRADE: B+
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Introduction
Popcorn and Rockets
What Goes Up Must Come Down
Small Is Beautiful
A Moment in Time
Making Waves
Why Dont Ducks Get Cold Feet?
Spoons Spirals and Sputnik
When Opposites Attract
A Sense of Perspective
References
Acknowledgments
Index