Paul Dirac was among the great scientific geniuses of the modern age. One of the discoverers of quantum mechanics, the most revolutionary theory of the past century, his contributions had a unique in
Paul Dirac was among the greatest scientific geniuses of the modern age. One of Einstein's most admired colleagues, he helped discover quantum mechanics, and his prediction of antimatter was one of th
How math helps us solve the universe's deepest mysteriesOne of the great insights of science is that the universe has an underlying order. The supreme goal of physicists is to understand this order th
Perhaps no scientific breakthrough has shapedthe course of human history as much as the harnessing of the atom. Yet thetwentieth century might have turned out entirely differently had this powerfultec
'A superbly written, riveting book.' Martin ReesSearching for the fundamental laws of the universe, physicists have found themselves developing ambitious mathematical ideas. But without observation an
'A monumental achievement - one of the great scientific biographies.' Michael FraynThe Strangest Man is the Costa Biography Award-winning account of Paul Dirac, the famous physicist sometimes called t
Perhaps no scientific breakthrough has shaped the course of human history as much as the harnessing of the atom. Yet the twentieth century might have turned out entirely differently had this powerful
Reveals a new aspect of Winston Churchill's life, so far completely neglected by historian. This title features his relations with his nuclear scientists, and his management of Britain's policy on ato
One of the great mysteries of science is that its fundamental laws are written in the language of mathematics. Graham Farmelo's thrilling new book shows how modern maths has helped physicists to rethi
Creating Connections looks at the public understanding of research (PUR) and how it affects what science museums do. What are the opportunities and critical issues in PUR? What strategies are working
An outgrowth of a conference called Museums, Media, and the Public Understanding of Research, held in St. Paul, Minnesota, in September 2002, this collection of essays and articles look at how science
