Musicophilia is a book written by Oliver Sacks, a renowned neurologist and author. The book explores the relationship between music and the human brain. It delves into the various ways music affects our brains, from the emotional to the physical. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect…
100 Things Every Designer Needs to Know About People is a comprehensive guide written by Susan M. Weinschenk that provides designers with the essential psychological principles they need to know in order to design effective and user-friendly products, websites, and applications. The book is divided into 10 chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of…
Merchants of Doubt is a book written by Naomi Oreskes and Erik M. Conway that explores the history of science and how it has been manipulated by those with financial interests. The book focuses on the tactics used by corporations and other organizations to cast doubt on scientific research that contradicts their goals. The idea…
Ed Yong’s “An Immense World” is a captivating book that delves into the sensory experiences of various species and how they perceive the world around them. The book explores the five senses – sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell – and how they differ between species. Yong takes readers on a journey through the sensory…
Lydia Denworth’s book “I Can Hear You Whisper” is a powerful memoir that explores the author’s journey to understand her family’s history of hearing loss and deafness. The book is a poignant and personal account of Denworth’s experiences with her own hearing loss, as well as her exploration of the science and culture of hearing.…
Ending Aging by Aubrey de Grey is a groundbreaking book that explores the concept of ending aging as we know it. The book delves into the science of aging and how it can be slowed down, halted, or even reversed. The author, Aubrey de Grey, is a biomedical gerontologist who has dedicated his life to…
Brief Answers to the Big Questions is a book written by the renowned physicist and cosmologist, Stephen Hawking. The book is a collection of essays that explore some of the most pressing questions that humanity has ever asked. In this book, Hawking provides his insights into the origins of the universe, the nature of time,…
On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin is a seminal work in the field of evolutionary biology. The book, first published in 1859, outlines Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection. In this theory, Darwin posits that species evolve over time through a process of natural selection, where the fittest individuals survive to pass…
The Book of Humans by Adam Rutherford is a fascinating exploration of the history, science, and evolution of humans. The book delves into the origins of our species, from the emergence of our ancestors in Africa to the present day. Rutherford takes readers on a journey through time, exploring the various ways in which humans…
A World Without Ice by Henry Pollack is a thought-provoking book that explores the catastrophic effects of global warming on our planet. The book delves into the science behind global warming and how it is causing the polar ice caps to melt at an alarming rate. It also examines the impact of this melting on…