Accidental : the greatest (unintentional) science breakthroughs and how they changed the world
James, Tim (Chemistry teacher)2024
Book
We may imagine that science is a process of breakthroughs and light bulb moments. But in reality, science goes wrong 99% of the time. Almost every idea a scientist comes up with is quickly disproved by a failed experiment or rival research. Science moves at a rate of inches per decade and we like it that way. But occasionally, just occasionally, a complete fluke happens and changes everything. From an untimely sneeze in a petri dish leading to antibiotics to the discovery of microwaves via melted chocolate, this is a rip-roaring adventure through science gone wrong, accidentally changing humanity for the better.
Main title:
Author:
James, Tim (Chemistry teacher), author
Work:
Imprint:
London : Robinson, 2024.©2024.
Collation:
212 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781472148414 (paperback)9781472148407 (hardcover)
Dewey class:
509
Language:
English
BRN:
2073089