Return Of The Naked Scientist

Description

Why use expensive beauty products when you can moisturise with jellyfish? Have you ever suspected pollution was to blame for your children's plummeting IQ? Ready to take a sea change...on Mars? Science does not sit still and, continuing on from the success of Chris Smith's first book, The Naked Scientist, comes the equally compelling and curious follow-up. Here you will discover a treasure trove of cutting-edge research, far-flung factoids and the ability to see into our scientific future. Well known for his popular slot on ABC's Radio National and co-writer of Mythconceptions in the Good Weekend, top scientist Chris Smith once again answers the questions you never thought to ask.

Author description

Christopher Smith is a very likeable medical doctor and microbiologist. He works at Addenbrooks hospital in Cambridge (UK), a leading research hospital , where he is also an examining doctor. He is fascinated by all forms of science and has become an underground celebrity via his regular radio appearances on ABC Radio National.