Mcgrayne

Blue Genes

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ISBN 13:
9780471145752
author:
Mcgrayne
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Wiley
language:
English
Publication Year:
1997
Pages:
256
Genre:
Science Textbook
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£13.37

Description

Discover the astonishing oddities and extremes of the universe in this lively tour of modern science. From blueroses to deep earthquakes, singing sand dunes to ticking hourglasses, hundreds of fascinating facts await you. Based on cutting-edge scientific research, Blue Genes and Polyester Plants uncovers the surprising secrets behind everything from biology to astronomy. Explore the world's largest single-celled organism, a type of grass that defies conventional strength, and even discover why male mammals produce breast milk. This exciting overview of modern science is sure to inform, entertain, and astound, making it an essential read for anyone curious about the natural world.

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