Science: 50 ideas in 500 words

by Peter Moore

50 in 500 Words discusses the most groundbreaking ideas of 50 of the most important scientists who have shaped the world as we know it. Not only are the key theories and discoveries of each scientist presented in a concise and compelling way, but this book also includes the stories behind each figures brilliance whether in astronomy, physics,chemistry, biological systems or genetics and microbiology. Presented chronologically, everyone from classical figures such as Galilei and Galen to contemporary scientists such as Stephen Hawking are showcased, with features on key themes as varied as the solar system, nuclear science and evolution.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction

150 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2019

About the author

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Pete Moore is an English science writer, author, speaker and facilitator. His work aims to convey scientific concepts in layman's terms to enable public debate. Many of his books look at aspects of what it is to be human, and how the technological implementation of scientific discoveries will affect us. His writings cover a wide range of areas including science, philosophy, theology and history, and much of his writing aims to show the history behind ideas as well as revealing their strengths and weaknesses. His business, ThinkWrite, provides a tested and structured method for writing complex or long documents clearly and successfully.

Reviews

[Lauren · Rating 3 out of 5]

educational, factual, sciencey - what more could you ask for from an educational non fiction book about science?

good for an overview, although reading did make me glad i dropped science after gcse.

best fact i learnt: pluto isn’t considered a planet because it doesn’t have gravitational dominance NOT because it’s small.

[Dreamsaremykingdom · Rating 2 out of 5]

A lot of biographical facts, little about the science... The title is definitely misleading.

[Mihaela · Rating 5 out of 5]

След като прочетох Project Hail Mary, имах нужда от някоя научна книга, която още да ме държи в този красив научен свят. Science: 50 ideas in 500 words е интересно четиво, което засяга учени от 4 научни сфери- астрономия, физика, химия и генетика и микробиология. Беше ми много любопитно да чета както за познати за мен теми, така и за по-непознати. Всеки човек в книгата е допринесъл с нещо, което да промени рязко мирогледа ни - било то идея, породена от нещо напълно различно, или човек, посветил живота си на нещо, което изучава от всеки ъгъл. В момента нямаше да сме където сме, ако няколко века гении не са изследвали света около нас под лупа. Искам и аз някой ден да допринеса с нещичко на човечеството. С книги като тази човек се обнадеждава, че войните и парите няма да ни пречупят умовете..

[Fred Hughes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Highly educational and entertaining book. While I was aware of most of the science included I did discover some new ideas I was not aware of.

Highly recommended.