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Science is golden / Dr Karl Kruszelnicki ; illustrated by Adam Yazxhi

This collection examines diverse scientific topics and popular misconceptions, including health claims, aviation safety, and the laws of physics. It encourages an empirical approach to understanding the natural world through the evaluation of evidence.
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