Keynote Science in Simple Words

Did the Universe Really Begin with a Big Bang? Is light a wave, a particle, or both? Are we to blame for global warming? Is a Theory of Everything Possible? This book examines the most important and exciting scientific theories from the beginnings of science (600 BC) to the present day! Written in simple and understandable language, the book is full of concise yet comprehensive explanations, step-by-step diagrams that unravel confusing theories, classic quotes that bring to mind scientific discoveries, and clever images that enhance our understanding of science. Learn about the development of science through the thinking of great figures such as: ● Archimedes ● Nicolaus Copernicus ● Galileo Galilei ● Isaac Newton ● Antoine Lavoisier ● Christian Doppler ● Charles Darwin ● Gregor Mendel ● Georges Lemaître ● Albert Einstein ● Alan Turing ● Hugh Everett C ● Peter Higgs ● Stephen Hawking and many others... Even if the range of your scientific knowledge is wide – and regardless of whether you consider yourself an enthusiastic scholar or an "armchair scientist" – you will find plenty of stimulation in this book.