Infinity in the Palm of Your Hand

Fifty Wonders That Reveal an Extraordinary Universe

By: Marcus Chown

Narrated by: Marcus Chown

A mind-bending journey through some of the most weird and wonderful facts about our universe, vividly illuminating the hidden truths that govern our everyday lives.

Fact: You could fit the whole human race in the volume of a sugar cube.
Fact: The electrical energy in a single mosquito is enough to cause a global mass extinction.
Fact: You age more quickly on the top floor than on the ground floor.

So much of our world seems to make perfect sense, and scientific breakthroughs have helped us understand ourselves, our planet, and our place in the universe in fascinating detail. But our adventures in space, our deepening understanding of the quantum world, and our leaps in technology have also revealed a universe far stranger than we ever imagined.

With brilliant clarity and wit, best-selling author Marcus Chown examines the profound science behind 50 remarkable scientific facts that help explain the vast complexities of our existence.

©2018 Marcus Chown (P)2019 Audible, Inc.

Amazing Scientific Facts Clearly Presented

Marcus Chown beautifully titled each of the fifty chapters, and begins each with a quote that stirs as well as prepares the mind of the listener/reader. I look forward to revisiting this audible book on occasion. I have the kindle version of this book as well!

very good

Many fascinating topics were covered.
lots of physics details that I knew but just never heard explained this way.