It Ain't Necessarily So... Bro

by Karl Kruszelnicki

In the next book in Dr Karl's mega-selling science series, Australia's favourite scientist answers more curly questions about life, the universe and everything; questions such as Are virgin births possible? (they are) Will a black hole suck you in? (it won't) Is the most radioactive device in our homes the microwave? (it's not, it's the smoke detector) No-one conveys the excitement and wonder of science quite like Dr Karl and this, his twenty-fifth book, takes us on another thoroughly entertaining exploration of the world around us. If you like your science fun and unpredictable, don't miss this new addition to the Dr Karl library.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Humor

240 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Known popularly as Dr Karl.

Karl has degrees in Physics and Maths, Biomedical Engineering, Medicine and Surgery and has worked as a physicist, tutor, film-maker, car mechanic, labourer, and as a medical doctor at the Kids' Hospital in Sydney.

In 1995 he took up the position of the Julius Sumner Miller Fellow at Sydney University, spreading the good word about science and its benefits.

His enthusiasm for science is totally infectious and no one is better able to convey the excitement and wonder of it all than Dr Karl Kruszelnicki is.

Dr Karl's Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) site:
http://www.abc.net.au/science/k2/

http://www.abc.net.au/profiles/conten...

Reviews

[Raven · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good little read to pass the time. More for those who want a bit more scientific knowledge but don't want to bother with the technical jargon. Easy to absorb and there are some really interesting corrected 'myths' as well.
What also makes it more entertaining to read is if you not only know who Dr. Karl is but if you've seen him or heard him speak. While reading you can just imagine him sitting down having a conversation with you about these subjects as he has a tendency to write how he speaks.

[MsEleanorMae · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent bedtime reading.

[Sandra Prosser · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good facts, some (like the computer information) is a little dated now, over a decade later. Dr Karl is great at explaining science to non-scientists.

[Andre Mosca · Rating 4 out of 5]

a really solid read, a little dated due to when it was published but still very relevant and interesting, didn't bore me

[David Vernon · Rating 3 out of 5]

This could have been a really good book but I feel it was ghost written rather than all topics picked and written by Dr Karl. Some of the material is really quite well known to the average reader and doesn't really need debunking. At times his personal views and humour simply just irritate.

Come on Karl, you can do better than this. Was this a rushed job?

[Beau Johnston · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dr Karl (as he is know to his listeners on Triple J) has a fantastic way of answering everyday science questions that are asked by his listeners. Using humor and plain English, he can answer even the curliest of questions.

[Jane Potter · Rating 3 out of 5]

My copy was signed by the author when I met him years ago. "It's not the answer that gets you the noble prize. It's the question" is written in it.

Great for kids and adults and good for train and plain journeys.

[Louise · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love popular science!

[Nicholas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of fun facts!

[Smitchy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Who doesn't love Dr Karl? He is to Australian pop science what Neil deGrasse Tyson is in the states. Always entertaining and you learn things too.