menu
{ "item_title" : "The Best Australian Science Writing 2022", "item_author" : [" Ivy Shih "], "item_description" : "What can a microbial gravesite on a moon teach us? Why are scientists risking their lives to safeguard a seed bank? How does a virus detective story show us why we need to be vigilant about the next disease outbreak? Great science writing compels us to pay attention to parts of the world often unseen, from a dusty gold mine which could help answer one of the biggest questions in astrophysics to a delightful date with the misunderstood blobfish. This acclaimed anthology--now in its twelfth year--selects the most riveting, entertaining, poignant, and fascinating science stories and essays from Australian writers, poets, and scientists. With a foreword by health broadcaster and commentator Dr. Norman Swan, this collection covers another remarkable year, not only filled with seismic moments in science, but also shining a light on important work that would otherwise be overlooked.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers1.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/74/223/764/1742237649_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "32.99", "online_price" : "32.99", "our_price" : "32.99", "club_price" : "32.99", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }
The Best Australian Science Writing 2022|Ivy Shih

The Best Australian Science Writing 2022

local_shippingShip to Me
In Stock.
FREE Shipping for Club Members help

Overview

What can a microbial gravesite on a moon teach us? Why are scientists risking their lives to safeguard a seed bank? How does a virus detective story show us why we need to be vigilant about the next disease outbreak? Great science writing compels us to pay attention to parts of the world often unseen, from a dusty gold mine which could help answer one of the biggest questions in astrophysics to a delightful date with the misunderstood blobfish. This acclaimed anthology--now in its twelfth year--selects the most riveting, entertaining, poignant, and fascinating science stories and essays from Australian writers, poets, and scientists. With a foreword by health broadcaster and commentator Dr. Norman Swan, this collection covers another remarkable year, not only filled with seismic moments in science, but also shining a light on important work that would otherwise be overlooked.

This item is Non-Returnable

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781742237640
  • ISBN-10: 1742237649
  • Publisher: NewSouth Books
  • Publish Date: November 2022
  • Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.75 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.87 pounds
  • Page Count: 256

Related Categories

You May Also Like...

    1

BAM Customer Reviews