The Origin of (almost) Everything

Published by New Scientist, and featuring an introduction by Stephen Hawking, this one doesn’t come across a typical science book. And yet it covers a great deal of ground, exploring the modern origin stories of everything from the Big Bang, meteorites and dark energy, to dinosaurs, civilisation, timekeeping, belly-button fluff and beyond. From how complex life evolved on Earth, to the first written language, and how humans conquered space. Illustrator Jennifer Daniel brings in the fun infographics that add charm to the witty essays.

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