Gory Details: Adventures From the Dark Side of Science

A humorous and informative narrative that explores the gross, strange, morbid, and absurd realities of our bodies, earth, and universe, using humor and real science in the tradition of Mary Roach. With Erika Engelhaupt, founding editor of National Geographic's Gory Details blog, as your guide, you'll learn about oft-ignored but alluring facets of biology, anatomy, space exploration, nature, and more.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 01 April 2021
Publisher: National Geographic Society

Prepare to be amazed as we delve into the groovy world of science, where humour and real science come together in a narrative that will leave you in awe. From the author of National Geographic's popular Gory Details blog, comes a book that illuminates the gross, strange, morbid, and downright absurd realities of our bodies, our earth, and our universe. Get ready for a fascinating journey through the astonishing world of science, as we explore the weirdest and wildest fascinations with Erika Engelhaupt, founding editor of National Geographic's Gory Details blog.

This entertaining book takes us on a journey through oft-ignored but alluring facets of biology, anatomy, space exploration, nature, and more. With top-notch reporting, interviews with leading researchers in the field, and a healthy dose of wit, Gory Details depicts the world's most intriguing real-world applications of science in all their glory.

From the biologist who endured countless honeybee stings to test which spot was the most painful to the dollhouse-sized replicas of crime scenes built to analyze blood splatter, this book is filled with far-out facts that will make you laugh and learn at the same time.

But that's not all! We also explore NASA's enduring dilemma: do women need to have their periods in space? And we meet the scientists who are working to solve this problem, as well as the astronauts who have had to deal with the challenges of menstruation in space.

Gory Details is not just a book for science enthusiasts; it's for anyone who wants to learn more about the world around them. With its engaging writing style and hilarious anecdotes, this book will make geekiness cool all over again. So grab your copy and get ready to be amazed!

Weight: 416g
Dimension: 149 x 218 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781426220975