The Why Files: The Science Behind the News
Tenenbaum, David J.; Devitt, Terry
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Language: English
Published by Penguin Publishing Group, 2009
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- Title
- The Why Files: The Science Behind the News
- Author
- Tenenbaum, David J.; Devitt, Terry
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Publication year
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0143114670
- ISBN 13
- 9780143114673
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.
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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About the Author
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.
TERRY DEVITT is director of research communications for the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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