Quantum Man: Richard Feynman's Life in Science (Great Discoveries) [Illustrated] 9780393064711, 2010045512

"A worthy addition to the Feynman shelf and a welcome follow-up to the standard-bearer, James Gleick's Genius.

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Quantum Man: Richard Feynman's Life in Science (Great Discoveries) [Illustrated]
9780393064711, 2010045512

In 1895, a German scientist named Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered the existence of X-rays. His work led to the 1901 N

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Explains what DNA and RNA are and highlights the careers of notable scientists who have studied genetics, including Jame

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Provides information about the scientists who paved the way for Fleming, the mechanics of antibiotics, and the looming c

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Examines the concept of string theory, discussing its origins, the science behind it, and what the discovery means today

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Explains what semiconductors are, recounts the history of information storage, discusses the science behind how they wor

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Provides an in-depth look at the development of Copernicus's theory, the effect it had on the lives of scientists w

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Explains what electricity is, discusses the ways in which it has been used, and highlights the careers of scientists who

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Explains how vaccination works and the many ways that vaccines continue to shape science today.

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Examines the concept of gravity, discussing its origins, the science behind it, and what the discovery means today.

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Examines the concept of evolution, discussing its origins, the science behind it, and what the discovery means today.

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