(Paperback)

This ninth edition of The Best Australian Science Writing showcases the most powerful, colourful, insightful and brilliant news, feature, essay and poetry writing from Australian writers and scientists. It roams the length and breadth of science. It makes us think, feel and hopefully act.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

How does dust connect the cosmos with our bed sheets Why do lobsters do the Mexican Wave backwards Can we live without a pulse And what makes us feel wetness when theres no such thing aswet nerve receptors The Best Australian Science Writing 2015 draws on the knowledge and insight of Australias brightest thinkers in examining the world around us.

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Are there ways to halt it

In this invaluable, one-stop guide Bianca Nogrady analyses the science of climate change and offers a concise overview of the ways in which our carbon emissions might be reduced. She explains the economics of emissions trading schemes and the practicalities of geoengineering plans to trap greenhouse gases.