The Naked Scientist

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A fascinating new book from a member of the Naked Scientists—a group of scientists and researchers committed to promoting science to the general public—that lays bare the truth about the science we use everyday

Why use expensive beauty products when you can moisturize with jellyfish? Have you ever suspected pollution was to blame for your children's plummeting IQ? Ready to take a sea change—on Mars? And how about chopping an onion that doesn't make you cry? Compelling, quirky, and packed fully of curious facts, this book is the perfect present for inquiring minds, a treasure trove of cutting-edge research, far-flung factoids, and the ability to see into our scientific future, answering those fascinating questions you never thought to ask.

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Chris Smith is a medical doctor and scientist, and the coauthor of Spectacular Science. He is also the founder and driving force behind The Naked Scientist, a live weekly BBC radio show. The Naked Scientists have won six national and international awards for popularizing science in the last three years, and are one of the most downloaded science shows in the world.
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