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Science Shenanigans: The Lighter Side of Scientific Discovery
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- ISBN8230112921
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- Date de parution13/04/2025
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- ÉditeurIndependently Published
Résumé
Ever wondered what happens when brilliant minds make ridiculous mistakes? "Science Shenanigans" pulls back the laboratory curtain to reveal the hilarious human side of scientific discovery that textbooks never mention. Behind every world-changing breakthrough lies a trail of spilled chemicals, escaped lab animals, and midnight epiphanies that arrived at the most inconvenient moments. From Newton's apple to modern quantum computing blunders, this collection of true stories showcases the fumbles, foibles, and happy accidents that have shaped our understanding of the universe.
Meet eccentric geniuses whose personal quirks rivaled their intellectual achievements. Witness fierce academic rivalries that escalated to sabotage and espionage. Experience the panic of researchers watching demonstration experiments go spectacularly wrong in front of important audiences. This entertaining journey through scientific history reveals how many groundbreaking discoveries happened not according to meticulous plans, but through serendipity, stubbornness, and occasionally sheer dumb luck.
What you will find in this book: Legendary "eureka moments" that occurred in bathtubs, during commutes, and even while dreaming Laboratory disasters that accidentally led to revolutionary discoveries Field research expeditions where everything that could go wrong, did go wrong The most embarrassing presentation failures in scientific history Intense rivalries between researchers that fueled both progress and petty revenge Bizarre experiments scientists conducted on themselves when no volunteers were available Historical scientific beliefs that now seem hilariously misguided The challenges of explaining complex concepts to confused politicians and the public Perfect for science enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone who appreciates the comedy of human error, "Science Shenanigans" celebrates the messy, unpredictable, and thoroughly entertaining process of scientific discovery.
It reminds us that even the greatest minds in history were wonderfully human-brilliant yet fallible, serious about their work yet capable of laugh-out-loud blunders on their path to changing the world.
Meet eccentric geniuses whose personal quirks rivaled their intellectual achievements. Witness fierce academic rivalries that escalated to sabotage and espionage. Experience the panic of researchers watching demonstration experiments go spectacularly wrong in front of important audiences. This entertaining journey through scientific history reveals how many groundbreaking discoveries happened not according to meticulous plans, but through serendipity, stubbornness, and occasionally sheer dumb luck.
What you will find in this book: Legendary "eureka moments" that occurred in bathtubs, during commutes, and even while dreaming Laboratory disasters that accidentally led to revolutionary discoveries Field research expeditions where everything that could go wrong, did go wrong The most embarrassing presentation failures in scientific history Intense rivalries between researchers that fueled both progress and petty revenge Bizarre experiments scientists conducted on themselves when no volunteers were available Historical scientific beliefs that now seem hilariously misguided The challenges of explaining complex concepts to confused politicians and the public Perfect for science enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone who appreciates the comedy of human error, "Science Shenanigans" celebrates the messy, unpredictable, and thoroughly entertaining process of scientific discovery.
It reminds us that even the greatest minds in history were wonderfully human-brilliant yet fallible, serious about their work yet capable of laugh-out-loud blunders on their path to changing the world.
Ever wondered what happens when brilliant minds make ridiculous mistakes? "Science Shenanigans" pulls back the laboratory curtain to reveal the hilarious human side of scientific discovery that textbooks never mention. Behind every world-changing breakthrough lies a trail of spilled chemicals, escaped lab animals, and midnight epiphanies that arrived at the most inconvenient moments. From Newton's apple to modern quantum computing blunders, this collection of true stories showcases the fumbles, foibles, and happy accidents that have shaped our understanding of the universe.
Meet eccentric geniuses whose personal quirks rivaled their intellectual achievements. Witness fierce academic rivalries that escalated to sabotage and espionage. Experience the panic of researchers watching demonstration experiments go spectacularly wrong in front of important audiences. This entertaining journey through scientific history reveals how many groundbreaking discoveries happened not according to meticulous plans, but through serendipity, stubbornness, and occasionally sheer dumb luck.
What you will find in this book: Legendary "eureka moments" that occurred in bathtubs, during commutes, and even while dreaming Laboratory disasters that accidentally led to revolutionary discoveries Field research expeditions where everything that could go wrong, did go wrong The most embarrassing presentation failures in scientific history Intense rivalries between researchers that fueled both progress and petty revenge Bizarre experiments scientists conducted on themselves when no volunteers were available Historical scientific beliefs that now seem hilariously misguided The challenges of explaining complex concepts to confused politicians and the public Perfect for science enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone who appreciates the comedy of human error, "Science Shenanigans" celebrates the messy, unpredictable, and thoroughly entertaining process of scientific discovery.
It reminds us that even the greatest minds in history were wonderfully human-brilliant yet fallible, serious about their work yet capable of laugh-out-loud blunders on their path to changing the world.
Meet eccentric geniuses whose personal quirks rivaled their intellectual achievements. Witness fierce academic rivalries that escalated to sabotage and espionage. Experience the panic of researchers watching demonstration experiments go spectacularly wrong in front of important audiences. This entertaining journey through scientific history reveals how many groundbreaking discoveries happened not according to meticulous plans, but through serendipity, stubbornness, and occasionally sheer dumb luck.
What you will find in this book: Legendary "eureka moments" that occurred in bathtubs, during commutes, and even while dreaming Laboratory disasters that accidentally led to revolutionary discoveries Field research expeditions where everything that could go wrong, did go wrong The most embarrassing presentation failures in scientific history Intense rivalries between researchers that fueled both progress and petty revenge Bizarre experiments scientists conducted on themselves when no volunteers were available Historical scientific beliefs that now seem hilariously misguided The challenges of explaining complex concepts to confused politicians and the public Perfect for science enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone who appreciates the comedy of human error, "Science Shenanigans" celebrates the messy, unpredictable, and thoroughly entertaining process of scientific discovery.
It reminds us that even the greatest minds in history were wonderfully human-brilliant yet fallible, serious about their work yet capable of laugh-out-loud blunders on their path to changing the world.
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