The world is full of questions. For centuries, scientists have pondered, and answered,
many of them. Yet some of the most fascinating questions – those fundamental to
understanding who we are and our place in the Universe – remain unanswered. The Big
Questions in Science delves into twenty of the most intriguing, far-reaching and “of-themoment”
questions in science today. Three experienced science writers go in pursuit of
the answers, translating complicated concepts into lively discussions for anyone who
has ever wondered who we are, why we are here, and what “here” actually is. Some of
the questions, such as “What is consciousness?” and “What makes us human?” are
eternal; others, such as “Are there other universes?” and “What’s at the bottom of a
black hole?” take us into other dimensions; and some, such as “Can we beat bacteria?”
and “How do we get more energy from the sun?” urgently require practical answers. All
of them speak to our sense of wonder and the desire to know more.
