The symbol of a tornado -- What else is there? -- A very charming young black hole -- Pum pum pum -- Spider at the window -- A life so precarious as a flea's -- Everybody does it! -- Automatic beyond belief -- A moment of silence -- My eugenics project.
Summary
"An astonishing debut from the beloved NPR science correspondent: intimate essays about the intersection of science and everyday life"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-214).