Space Oddities
28 March 2024Imprint: Picador
Synopsis
Read by the author, Harry Cliff.
'As fascinating as its title suggests . . . Cliff recounts with vivid clarity the stories of some of the most striking oddnesses that have lit up the landscape of modern physics.' – Philip Pullman
Newly discovered strangenesses could transform our understanding of the fundamentals of physics – and of the nature of reality. In this...
Details
28 March 2024471 minutes
9781529092905Imprint: Picador
Reviews
A cracking tale of particle physics and cosmology . . . Space Oddities is a rare joy – enlightening, thrilling and inspiringNew Scientist
Cliff is an engaging writer, with a keen ear for the fun metaphor and an observant eye when describing the scientific milieu in which he operates. His book provides the reader with a firsthand look at the challenges he and his colleagues faceThe Wall Street Journal
Communicates the excitement of doing science and weaves in lots of interesting physicsMarcus Chown, Prospect
Cliff's engaging and personable writing style, along with his infectious enthusiasm, follows in the best traditions of Feynman and SaganJim Al-Khalili
