Why Don't Spiders Stick to Their Webs?

These are just some of the baffling, intriguing, and sometimes downright odd questions asked by members of the general public. And as award-winning scientist Robert Matthews shows, the answers are no less fascinating. From the mysterious fate of odd socks to the whereabouts of the Big Bang, this collection unravels the science that surrounds us. Entertaining, enlightening, and often inspired, this book is a must-read for all inquisitive minds.