Description
This Is Improbable Too: Synchronized Cows, Speedy Brain Extractors and More WTF Research by Marc Abrahams is a delightfully entertaining collection of real scientific research that proves truth really can be stranger than fiction. Created by the founder of the famous Ig Nobel Prizes, the book explores bizarre, humorous and unexpectedly thought-provoking studies from around the world, revealing the curious side of science.
From synchronized cows and monkey dental hygiene to the economics of bank robberies and the science behind everyday oddities, Abrahams presents genuine research with wit and infectious enthusiasm. Beneath the humour lies an appreciation for scientific curiosity and the surprising questions researchers ask to better understand the world. This Is Improbable Too is both informative and laugh-out-loud funny, making science accessible to readers of all backgrounds.
This book is an excellent choice for readers who enjoy popular science, quirky trivia and fascinating true stories from the world of research.
