Why Files: The Science Behind the News

David J Tenenbaum,Terry Devitt

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ISBN 10: 0143114670 ISBN 13: 9780143114673

Published by Penguin Publishing Group April 2009, 2009

Language: English

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Title

Why Files: The Science Behind the News

Publisher

Penguin Publishing Group April 2009

Publication Date

2009

Language

English

ISBN 10

0143114670

ISBN 13

9780143114673

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Trade Paperback

Condition

Used

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Science magazine meets The Onion, Mental Floss, and Mad magazine in this ingenious guide to the science behind the news

For more than a decade , the intrepid folks at whyfiles.org-the #1 science destination on the web-have been exploring the science behind newsworthy events. Now condensed into a book written with the site's characteristic wit, The Why Files features scores of articles organized into sections that mirror any city's daily newspaper: World News, Metro, Business Life, Sports, Arts & Leisure, Travel, Style, Opinion Page, and more. Who knew that science can explain why extremists say "God Told Us to Kill," how poker can make you sick, why great racehorses have big butts, and if electrocution is the best way to zap a bug? For those who love accurate science served up with humor in a one-of-a-kind newscast, this decidedly non-geeky guide is a must.

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DAVID TENENBAUM has written about science, health, and the environment for publications including the Los Angeles Times, Technology Review and the Milwaukee Journal.

TERRY DEVITT is director of research communications for the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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