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What makes coffee steam when you blow on it? Why does playing sometimes teach us more than studying? How did water end up on Earth? “Ever Wondered Why? A Students’s guide to 81 Scientific Marvels” takes readers on an exciting journey through the invisible forces and fascinating phenomena that shape our daily lives. Written with a blend of story-telling and real-world examples, this book explores 81 scientific concepts in an accessible and engaging manner linked to our daily lives—from the physics of motion to the mysteries of
quantum mechanics, from the chemistry in our kitchens to the technology in our hands. Inspired by the author’s lifelong curiosity sparked by Carl Sagan’s Cosmos, this book illuminates the science that makes our world tick, offering high school students and curious readers alike a relatable, exciting guide to the wonders of everyday science.
From the moment the author first gazed at the night sky, captivated by the mysteries of black holes and the universe, he promised to bring the wonders of science to younger generations.
The number 81 itself has its own significance, tying together mathematics, physics, and astronomy. This book will spark your curiosity, encourage you to notice the science in the world around you, and help you understand the incredible harmony that governs the universe.
So get ready to look at the world differently—through the lens of science—and appreciate the wonders that make life extraordinary
SIDDHARTHA BANDYOPADHYAY
Siddhartha is a 19-year-old student, pursuing an Integrated Master of Physics Course at University of Oxford, UK. He passed Indian School Certificate Examinations (Class 12) in 2023 from The Heritage School, Kolkata, India. He was the School Vice-Captain and represented India at the Asia Pacific Forum for Science Talented in Taiwan in 2019. He was awarded with the NTSE and KVPY scholarships - both prestigious national-level scholarships in India for outstanding students and won the Quadsparks Competition in IISc, Bangalore in 2022. He is a member of Mensa Indian arm of the international high IQ society Mensa.
An avid quizzer, with numerous national and regional laurels in GK and science quizzes, a passionate musician, with a Grade 8 certificate in Violin from the ABRSM, UK, he enjoys sports, holds a Black Belt in Karate, a FIDE-rating in Chess and has joined the rowing club in his college.
A writer from a young age, he was the Editor of the Science magazine in school and published his first e-book of poems and short stories, Through my Pencil’s Lens in 2022. Fascinated from a young age by the mysteries of stars and black holes, he aspires to build a career in astrophysics and quantum physics
