Essential Science
Essential Science Essential Science aims to be the most detailed, accessible and authoritative book of its kind. How do we know what we know? Each of the 34 discoveries is broken down into seven…
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Essential Science
Essential Science aims to be the most detailed, accessible and authoritative book of its kind. How do we know what we know? Each of the 34 discoveries is broken down into seven essential elements to aid comprehension and inform the reader.THE ESSENTIAL IDEA a concise summary of the idea or discovery that makes complex ideas as simple as possible.ORIGINS: where does the discovery come from, who made it and how does it fit in the wider scientific context?KEY THEORIES AND EVIDENCE: even our most familiar ideas and discoveries are far from 'common sense'.
What are the dominant theories?CRITICS: science is a constant process of criticism and revision. What is the evidence? How have various ideas survived attempts to discredit them?
How secure is our knowledge and is it complete?WHY IT MATTERS: