50 Science Ideas You Really Need to Know is your guide to the biggest questions and deepest concepts from across the world of science. What does quantum mechanics tell us about the universe? Is true artificial intelligence possible? How did life on Earth arise? Is there life on other planets?

Moving from the basics of molecular structure, the laws of physics and the building blocks of life to the edge of our bodies, our universe and our comprehension, this book makes the many worlds of science accessible and illuminating. Featuring fifty concise, insightful and illustrated essays covering all the major scientific disciplines, exploring the ways they connect with each other and impact on our lives, 50 Science Ideas You Really Need to Know is the ideal introduction to the questions which fascinate us all.