Storm in a Teacup: The Physics of Everyday Life by Helen Czerski

Storm in a Teacup: The Physics of Everyday Life

Helen Czerski

320 pages first pub 2017 (view editions)

nonfiction science informative medium-paced
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Storm in a Teacup: The Physics of Everyday Life is ideal for curious readers who enjoy discovering how the hidden principles of science shape ordinary moments, blending playful wonder with accessible explanations to illuminate the world around them.

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Just as Freakonomics brought economics to life, so Storm in a Teacup brings physics into our daily lives and makes it fascinating.What is it that helps both scorpions and cyclists to survive? What do raw eggs and gyroscopes have in common? And why...

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