History of Science

For the last four hundred years, women have played a part far in excess of their numerical representation in the history of astronomical research a...

Since ancient times, we have tried to make sense of our universe by observing objects far beyond our abilities to see or touch from the smallest a...

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING EDDIE REDMAYNE AND FELICITY JONES A GUARDIAN BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR ...

Racing Green is the story of how advances in motorsport science are changing the world, helping it become smarter and more environmentally friendly...

Part of Sterling''s extremely popular Milestones series, this illustrated exploration of computer science ranges from the ancient abacus to superin...

Inspired by Albert Einstein's theory of relativity and Bertrand Russell and David Hilbert's pursuit of the fundamental rules of mathematics, some o...

We know the universe has a history, but does it also have a story of self-creation to tell? Yes, in Roy R. Goulds account. He offers a compelling n...

'The greatest pleasure of naturalists (understated by certain utilitarians) is to discover new species, to point to new islands on the map of natur...

What are the conditions that foster true novelty and allow visionaries to set their eyes on unknown horizons? What have been the challenges that ha...

Success is a slippery, fickle thing. How much is down to luck, being in the right place at the right time or knowing the right people, and how much...

The moon landing of 1969 stands as an iconic moment for both the United States and humankind. The familiar story focuses on the journey of the brav...

The pursuit of science by professional scientists every day bears less and less resemblance to the perception of science by the general public. It ...

The concept of heredity is fundamental to how we see ourselves and others. It goes far beyond the obvious continuity of physical traits across gene...

Full of personal insights and accounts of the long journey to getting a man on the moon, Missions to the Moon is the perfect companion for anyone w...

A 400-year history of the development of alchemy in England that brings to light the evolution of the practice. In medieval and early modern Europe...