Popular Science
World in the Balance: The Historic Quest for an Absolute System of Measurement
Paperback
“Shows that the story of metrology . . . can in the right hands make for a riveting read.”—The Economist
Why We Are Here: Mobile and the Spirit of a Southern City
Hardback
From this historic collaboration between a beloved naturalist and a great American photographer emerges a South we’ve never encountered before.
Brain Bugs: How the Brain's Flaws Shape Our Lives
Paperback
“Excellent. . . . [Buonomano] reveals the intricate limitations and blessings of the most complex device in the known universe.”—The Atlantic
Energy for Future Presidents: The Science Behind the Headlines
Hardback
The author of Physics for Future Presidents returns to educate all of us on the most crucial conundrum facing the nation: energy.
DNA USA: A Genetic Portrait of America
Hardback
Crisscrossing the continent, a renowned geneticist provides a groundbreaking examination of America through its DNA.