Peter Brannen's book argues that CO2, often vilified for its role in climate change, is actually fundamental to the development of life and human civilization, offering a comprehensive history from origins to modern issues.
In "Transient and Strange," Nell Greenfieldboyce, known for her objective and newsworthy science writing, delves into a series of revealing essays that intertwine her personal life with natural phenomena. Through metaphors and personal anecdotes, she explores vulnerability and emotional nakedness while maintaining a protective scientific rationality. The book covers her experiences with shocking phone calls, illness, aging, and the challenges of conceiving through IVF, ultimately culminating in a heartwarming account of her husband's life-saving kidney transplant and the joy of conceiving two children.