Chapter 1: Introduction to Great Explanations

In the vast world of popular science literature, there's an overwhelming array of captivating books, yet not enough hours in the day to explore them all. To address this, I have gathered a group of remarkable established and emerging science writers—those who are at the forefront of their fields—and invited them to encapsulate their passions in a single chapter each.

The outcome is "Great Explanations," an anthology that brings together some of the most intriguing, urgent, and often neglected topics across the diverse realms of science, engineering, and mathematics, interwoven with elements of philosophy and the history of scientific thought. These subjects reflect the interests and surprises that active scientists hold dear, offering curious readers essential insights.

Additionally, we have collaborated with Sense About Science, an organization dedicated to fostering public engagement with robust scientific evidence. Notably, some contributors belong to their Voice of Young Science network, and 15% of the book’s proceeds will support this charity.

Contributors include: - Lord Martin Rees, Astronomer Royal and 60th President of the Royal Society - Sir David John Spiegelhalter OBE FRS, Winton Professor for Public Understanding of Risk at the University of Cambridge and author of "Covid by Numbers: Making Sense of the Pandemic with Data" - Dr. Suze Kundu, a nanochemist and writer for Forbes Science, who also heads Public Engagement at Digital Science - Dr. Kit Chapman, an award-winning science journalist and historian, known for "Superheavy: Making and Breaking the Periodic Table" - Dr. Kat Arney, a celebrated science writer, author, and broadcaster, whose latest work is "Rebel Cell: Cancer, Evolution, and the Science of Life" - Kelly Stanford, a science communicator, researcher, and sci-artist - Prof. Adam Hart, an entomologist and Professor of Science Communication at the University of Gloucestershire

Stay tuned for more updates as we unveil additional remarkable scientists and writers involved in this project.

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Chapter 2: Groundbreaking Scientific Discoveries

Throughout history, certain physics experiments have revolutionized our understanding of the universe. In this section, we explore key experiments that have significantly impacted scientific thought and progress.

Join physicist Suzie Sheehy as she discusses groundbreaking experiments that have changed the world. Discover the fascinating stories behind these pivotal moments in science.