The New York Times Book of Science Questions & Answers: 200 of the best, most intriguing and just plain bizarre inquiries into everyday scientific mysteries

by C. Claiborne Ray

Why is glass transparent? Why do cats purr? Why do men have nipples? These are but a handful of the thousands of questions that over the years have been asked and answered in The New York Times "Science Q&A" column. At last, the best and most interesting questions-and their replies-have been collected in a book for general readers.From wild animals to outdoor vegetation, from the human body to the heavens above, The New York Times Book of Science Questions and Answers takes readers on a thoroughly entertaining and informative journey through the world we live in. Like David Feldman's bestselling books Do Penguins Have Knees? and Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise?, this is science at its fun-filled best. Featuring answers from a wide variety of leaders across the country in scientific research and education, and illustrated by the delightful drawings of Victoria Roberts, The Times Q&A column is one of the best read features in the Science Times, which is one of the most popular sections of the newspaper. With a daily circulation of 1.2 million people, The New York Times is a leader in conveying scientific information to the general public.This fact-filled handbook for the scientifically curious should prove invaluable as a family reference book, as a classroom resource, as an entertaining subway diversion, and even as a supplement to public libraries' Frequently Asked Questions lists.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction

242 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 19, 1997

Reviews

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun and interesting read.

[Cathy Houston · Rating 3 out of 5]

answers to a lot of things you always wondered about

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book answers many of the questions that plague our everyday minds, like why cats react to catnip. The answers are compiled by experts, are thorough, and sometimes even funny. Did you know catnip is from the same family as marijuana? In fact, you could smoke catnip and get a little high. But marijuana has no effect on cats. So, you can smoke catnip, but your cat can't smoke marijuana.

This is a great book to read in little pieces.

[Hafiz Asad · Rating 5 out of 5]

aah! it should be knowledge base actually i have to find some questions about science which i will used in my quiz competition