Atoms Under the Floorboards: The Surprising Science Hidden in Your HomeUsing the modern home as a springboard, Atoms under the Floorboards introduces the reader to the fascinating and surprising scientific explanations behind a variety of common (and often entertainingly mundane) household phenomena, from gurgling drains and squeaky floorboards to rubbery custard and shiny shoes. Packed with facts and fun, each chapter focuses on a feature in each of the areas and slowly unpicks the science behind it. * Is it better to build skyscrapers like wobbly jellies or stacks of biscuits? *Can you burn your house down with an electric drill? *How many atoms would you have to split to power a lightbulb? *How can a raincoat be waterproof and breathable at the same time? Atoms under the Floorboards answers all these questions, and hundreds more. You'll never look at your home the same way again ... |
Contents
Introduction | |
Firm Foundations | |
Upstairs Downstairs | |
Superheroics | |
The Beauty of Bikes | |
Car Crazy | |
Sticky Stuff | |
The Inside Story | |
Living by Numbers | |
Blowing Hot and Cold | |
Food Miles | |
Stirring Stuff | |
Water Water | |
Stain Games | |
Dressing to Impress | |
Notes and References | |
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Atoms Under the Floorboards: The Surprising Science Hidden in Your Home Chris Woodford Limited preview - 2015 |
Atoms Under the Floorboards: The Surprising Science Hidden in Your Home Chris Woodford No preview available - 2015 |
Atoms Under the Floorboards: The Surprising Science Hidden in Your Home Chris Woodford No preview available - 2016 |
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