Black holes, DNA, the Large Hadron Collider ever had that sneaking feeling that
you are missing out on some truly spectacular science? You do? Well fear not, fo
r help is at hand. Ben Miller was working on his physics PhD when he accidentall
y became a comedian. But first love runs deep, and he has returned to his roots
to share with readers his favorite bits of science. This is the stuff that reade
rs really need to know, not only because it matters, but because it will quite s
imply amaze and delight.