The Secret Lives of Molecules av Kathryn Harkup

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<p>Dr Kathryn Harkup is in a mission to unveil the hidden atomic world that surrounds us. Here she introduces 52 of the most vital, fatal, unusual and alarming molecules that are part of our daily lives.<br><br>Molecules are constructed from a limited set of atoms that can combine in an almost infinite variety of arrangements. And when they do, they take on a kaleidoscope of properties and become far greater than the sum of their parts. From adrenaline to ozone and from nylon to DNA, Harkup explores the impact of a myriad of molecules and how they keep us engaged with life and living - or indeed the reverse. <br><br>Harkup examines her cast of strange and intriguing compounds with forensic gusto and narrative flair; revealing the complexity and power of the hidden world that surrounds us.</p>