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MickeyC · 01-21-2012, 05:13 PM

Just finished Alone in the Universe by John Gribben. In this non fiction work, he addresses some very interesting facts about the universe and especially our galaxy and solar system.

And he argues very convincingly about the possibility of life elsewhere in the universe (likely) and intelligent life (unlikely) elsewhere.

A nice (and very interesting) quick read.

Soldim · 02-01-2012, 06:21 AM

Did anyone already read, or have a look at A Universe from Nothing from Lawrence Krauss?

I read some positive reviews, and he has a slick YouTube promotion video.

It's a bit pricey, but I'll probably cave unless a couple of people are willing to post bad reviews here

MickeyC · 02-04-2012, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soldim

Did anyone already read, or have a look at A Universe from Nothing from Lawrence Krauss? )

Haven't read it but, if you do, please let us know what you think

WT Sharpe · 02-05-2012, 05:15 AM

That sounds like a really good one. I wish I didn't have so much else on my plate at the moment. Or were a faster reader. *Sigh* Maybe someday.

BenG · 02-05-2012, 02:39 PM

Krauss was on the January 13th Science Friday on NPR. The book is on my virtual nightstand waiting to be read.

You can listen online or download an mp3 here:
http://www.sciencefriday.com/program/archives/201201132

MickeyC · 02-05-2012, 09:31 PM

And I did read The Physics of Star Trek and it was very interesting. Based just on that, I'm putting A Universe from Nothing on my TBR

Vic333 · 02-10-2012, 06:37 PM

Krauss is interviewed on the latest Point of Inquiry as well. Sounds like a good book. It's on my to read list (which is getting terribly long).
http://www.pointofinquiry.org/lawren..._from_nothing/

WT Sharpe · 02-11-2012, 01:34 PM

Just finished reading How the Hippies Saved Physics: Science, Counterculture, and the Quantum Revival by David Kaiser. This is a strange one, but well-researched. Almost half the book consists of footnotes, bibliography, and index, but the index is well-nigh useless, because it contains neither page numbers, locations, or hyperlinks. The book centers on the personalities and activities of the Fundamental Fysiks Group and their sometimes drug/eastern religion/new age-induced efforts to come to grips with the philosophical ramifications of modern quantum theory, and how some of their results have entered the mainstream and altered science forever.

MickeyC · 03-08-2012, 08:30 AM

Just finished How I killed Pluto and Why it Had it Coming by Mike Brown. Very interesting and readable account of Pluto getting demoted. I highly recommend it.

Soldim · 03-08-2012, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by cassidym

Haven't read it but, if you do, please let us know what you think

I read it, and liked it quite a bit. Will post a more in depth review later.

One warning though, both my purchases ePub and the Kindle edition I got from the darknet to check, had their illustrations messed up. Annoying, but I could live with it.

Soldim · 03-21-2012, 08:55 AM

As heads up for those interested in science books, there's a (relatively) new site/blog with pretty good science ebooks reviews:

http://www.downloadtheuniverse.com/

I found quite a few interesting suggestions

androm · 03-23-2012, 04:00 AM

http://ubreader.com/product/india-s-...tegory_science

FlorenceArt · 05-01-2012, 04:18 PM

Carl Zimmer's A planet of viruses is the free e-bok of the month at University of Chicago Press. And in ePub format too (with DRM).

kennyc · 05-01-2012, 04:41 PM

Woo-Hoo! I've been wanting to buy that one but have put it off ... good thing!

I love Zimmer's work!

stonetools · 05-02-2012, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kennyc

Woo-Hoo! I've been wanting to buy that one but have put it off ... good thing!

I love Zimmer's work!

We agree! He does great work.

I'm currently reading it, and so far it's good.

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01-21-2012, 05:13 PM	#271
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,732 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Just finished *Alone in the Universe* by John Gribben. In this non fiction work, he addresses some very interesting facts about the universe and especially our galaxy and solar system. And he argues very convincingly about the possibility of life elsewhere in the universe (likely) and intelligent life (unlikely) elsewhere. A nice (and very interesting) quick read.

02-01-2012, 06:21 AM	#272
Soldim Not so important Posts: 1,063 Karma: 10181343 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Zurich Device: Sony PRS-505, Kindle 4, iPad, Kobo Glo 4	Did anyone already read, or have a look at A Universe from Nothing from Lawrence Krauss? I read some positive reviews, and he has a slick YouTube promotion video. It's a bit pricey, but I'll probably cave unless a couple of people are willing to post bad reviews here

02-05-2012, 05:15 AM	#274
WT Sharpe Bah, humbug! Posts: 39,073 Karma: 157049943 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Pro, & a Samsung Galaxy S9.	That sounds like a really good one. I wish I didn't have so much else on my plate at the moment. Or were a faster reader. Sigh Maybe someday.

02-05-2012, 02:39 PM	#275
BenG Home Guard Posts: 4,729 Karma: 86721650 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alpha Ralpha Boulevard Device: Kindle Oasis 3G, iPhone 6	Krauss was on the January 13th Science Friday on NPR. The book is on my virtual nightstand waiting to be read. You can listen online or download an mp3 here: http://www.sciencefriday.com/program/archives/201201132

02-05-2012, 09:31 PM	#276
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,732 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	And I did read *The Physics of Star Trek* and it was very interesting. Based just on that, I'm putting A Universe from Nothing on my TBR

02-10-2012, 06:37 PM	#277
Vic333 Connoisseur Posts: 57 Karma: 500240 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Krauss is interviewed on the latest Point of Inquiry as well. Sounds like a good book. It's on my to read list (which is getting terribly long). http://www.pointofinquiry.org/lawren..._from_nothing/

02-11-2012, 01:34 PM	#278
WT Sharpe Bah, humbug! Posts: 39,073 Karma: 157049943 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Pro, & a Samsung Galaxy S9.	Just finished reading How the Hippies Saved Physics: Science, Counterculture, and the Quantum Revival by David Kaiser. This is a strange one, but well-researched. Almost half the book consists of footnotes, bibliography, and index, but the index is well-nigh useless, because it contains neither page numbers, locations, or hyperlinks. The book centers on the personalities and activities of the Fundamental Fysiks Group and their sometimes drug/eastern religion/new age-induced efforts to come to grips with the philosophical ramifications of modern quantum theory, and how some of their results have entered the mainstream and altered science forever.

03-08-2012, 08:30 AM	#279
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,732 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Just finished *How I killed Pluto and Why it Had it Coming* by Mike Brown. Very interesting and readable account of Pluto getting demoted. I highly recommend it.

03-21-2012, 08:55 AM	#281
Soldim Not so important Posts: 1,063 Karma: 10181343 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Zurich Device: Sony PRS-505, Kindle 4, iPad, Kobo Glo 4	As heads up for those interested in science books, there's a (relatively) new site/blog with pretty good science ebooks reviews: http://www.downloadtheuniverse.com/ I found quite a few interesting suggestions

03-23-2012, 04:00 AM	#282
androm Member Posts: 15 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2012 Device: none	http://ubreader.com/product/india-s-...tegory_science

05-01-2012, 04:18 PM	#283
FlorenceArt High Priestess Posts: 5,761 Karma: 5042529 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Montreuil sous bois, France Device: iPad Pro 9.7, iPhone 6 Plus	Carl Zimmer's A planet of viruses is the free e-bok of the month at University of Chicago Press. And in ePub format too (with DRM).

05-01-2012, 04:41 PM	#284
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,872 Karma: 118716293 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	Woo-Hoo! I've been wanting to buy that one but have put it off ... good thing! I love Zimmer's work!