Ka-boom!: The Science of Extremes

Ka-boom! explores the extremes of size, speed, depth, and density, and reveals the stickiest, sweetest, smelliest, and nastiest substances known to science. It is a celebration of the exceptional and an enlightening journey through the universes weirdest and most wonderful extremes, including habitable planets, extra-terrestrial life, sloths, tardigrades, and space travel.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 02 May 2024
Publisher: Oneworld Publications

The search for the brightest light on Earth, the coldest corner of the universe, the blackest material ever made, and the most poisonous substance in nature has captivated scientists and enthusiasts alike. In this captivating book, "Ka-boom!: Probes Extremes of Size and Speed, Depth and Density, and Reveals the Stickiest, Sweetest, Smelliest, and Nastiest Substances Known to Science," author David Darling takes readers on an exhilarating journey through the vast expanses of the universe.

From exploring habitable planets in far-flung galaxies to discovering the top-speed of the notoriously sluggish sloth in the rainforests of South America, "Ka-boom!" delves into the extraordinary wonders of nature. It reveals how tardigrades, also known as "water bears," have adapted to survive on the moon and how scientists and engineers are harnessing these quirks of nature to design faster computers, produce greener energy, and revolutionize space travel.

This book is a delightful blend of the Guinness Book of Records and the most engaging of popular science bestsellers. It is packed with fascinating facts, eye-opening anecdotes, and stunning photographs that bring the wonders of the universe to life. Whether you are a science enthusiast, a curious reader, or simply someone who enjoys learning about the world around us, "Ka-boom!" is an absorbing journey into the realms of the largest and smallest, the fastest and the slowest, and the blackest and the brightest.

So, grab your copy of "Ka-boom!" and prepare to be amazed by the incredible extremes of our universe.

Weight: 268g
Dimension: 197 x 129 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780861548033