The Edge of Science: Mysteries of Mind, Space and Time

by Alan Baker

Combining orthodox mysteries with those of the paranormal, this engrossing compendium of the history of scientific mysteries and enigmas ranges from the origin of the universe to its ultimate fate  Answering the questions How did the universe begin and how will it end? What happens to us when we die? and  Do intelligent beings exist elsewhere in our galaxy and beyond? , this clear, informative, and entertaining book presents some of the most intriguing mysteries in the history of science. Some of these enigmas have been solved through the ingenuity of their investigators; others are so strange as to suggest no easy solution and have given rise to equally bizarre speculations. From the Tunguska explosion of 1908 to the enigma of the moon's origin, from the possibility of time travel to the search for zero-point energy, the many theories and speculations that have been presented to account for the mystery of the world are examined. Each chapter deals with an enigma that has caused wonder, excitement, or fear to all who have pondered it, and include the discovery of strange fossils that hint at an unknown early history of humanity, anomalous structures photographed on the moon and Mars, the mystery of dark matter and dark energy, and strange disappearances of people and objects.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction

269 pages, Paperback

First published August 6, 2009

Reviews

[Abhinav · Rating 3 out of 5]

This isn't a bad book, but the interesting questions - like dark matter and FTL travel are lost in the more ridiculous discussions about the leaders of the world being reptilian aliens, and Occult workings to bring the son of Satan into the world. Confused? Don't be. This book is just an eclectic collection of 'fringe science' speculations - which could of course lean towards the Occult, the science fiction, or the purely tinfoil hat balderdash; everything goes.

I guess I'm just not conspiratorially minded enough to fully enjoy this book, but there's a lot of food for thought here, I'll admit. Or at least: food for trivia! I have a lot of wiki-ing and youtube-ing ahead of me!

[Bharath · Rating 4 out of 5]

The edge of science discusses many of the universe's mysteries including it's origin, dark matter and the ultimate fate. It also goes quite deep into many paranormal phenomena citing various theories and possibilities. This mix makes the book an interesting read..

[neelima Duvvuru · Rating 4 out of 5]

no mention of Tesla anywhere !

[Eleanora · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is interesting as well as spooky. A MUST READ!!!!!