Book Recommendations
Here you will find our book recommendations for chemistry, life sciences and physics books.
Chemistry
Stuff Matters
Mark Miodownik, 2013
Stuff Matters by Mark Miodownik gives readers a brief introduction to various materials from the simplest and most common such as steel, to the most cutting edge and revolutionary like graphene and aerogel. As he explained the science behind the materials, stories about how he came across them throughout his life and fascinating encounters with specialists in the field are told, making this an amazing read for someone new to Chemistry. This book is sure to widen your knowledge and pique your interest in the science behind the most impactful materials surrounding us.
Stuff Matters
Mark Miodownik
Rating: 10/10
The Disappearing Spoon
Sam Kean, 2010
The Disappearing Spoon by Sam Kean gives the readers a vision of the periodic table by explaining all of the elements and telling stories about how they were discovered and about the scientists that discovered them for instance. He explains chemistry concepts that may appear in our daily lives in a simple way for everyone to understand. Learn more about the elements involved in wars or in the Manhattan project, how the periodic table was completed, the elements in physics and biology, elements that influence money and politics or even the elements of madness.
The Disappearing Spoon
Sam Kean
Rating: 8/10
Life Sciences
Oxygen: The molecule that made the world
Nick Lane,2002
'Oxygen: The molecule that made the world' tells the story of how oxygen has affected life throughout evolutionary changes from single-celled microorganisms to every organism alive at this moment. This book provides details on how this diatomic molecule is important from the perspective of multiple disciplines. Written by Nick Lane, a British biochemist, this book delves into the history and science behind life as we know it for readers who want to understand things thoroughly.
Oxygen
Nick Lane
Rating: 7/10
Physics
In Search of Schrödingers's cat
John Gribbin, 1984
Richard Feynman once said: "I think I can safely say that nobody really understands quantum mechanics". However, 'In search of Schrodinger's cat' by John Gribbin gives readers a brief history of the field and a basic understanding of the terminology that can bring you one step closer. This may not be the easiest book to read, and you will probably need to google a lot to really understand the concepts, but I assure you that it will be deeply satisfying once you finish it.
In Search of Schrodinger's Cat
John Gribbin
Rating: 8/10