Explore how atomic decay, cosmic cycles, and color illuminate the deep patterns behind matter and life.
This provocative nonfiction work weaves physics, astronomy, and biology into a single thread. It presents a bold view of how the smallest particles relate to the largest structures, and how enduring patterns connect the atoms in our bodies to the stars above.
- Delve into concepts that link radioactivity, spiral nebulae, and the evolution of matter across cosmic time
- See how color, light, and the spectroscope reveal connections between the micro and macro world
- Learn how life might be shaped by the same forces that govern the universe’s cycles and constants
- Consider the philosophical implications of a universe that coils and uncoils in a never-ending sequence
Ideal for readers curious about the science-meets-philosophy view of matter, life, and the cosmos, and for those drawn to ideas that challenge traditional boundaries.