First published 2005
Science unfolds through twenty-seven carefully selected articles that span the full range of contemporary scientific inquiry. Oliver Sacks examines the mysteries of the human brain while James Gleick decodes complex systems and Atul Gawande bridges medicine and human experience. Natalie Angier adds her distinctive voice alongside other leading science writers who tackle the most pressing questions of our time. Editor Alan P. Lightman curates this collection to demonstrate the richness and variety found in modern science writing. The anthology moves from neuroscience to physics, from medical breakthroughs to environmental challenges. Each piece translates complex scientific concepts into accessible prose that engages both specialists and general readers. The collection proves that excellent science communication thrives across multiple disciplines and writing styles.
Genres: science, anthologies, popular-science, non-fiction, biography-memoir, academic
Vibes: accessible, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: accessible-prose, expert-curation
Period: 21st-century
322 pages · Paperback · Harper Perennial