13 Things That Don't Make Sense: The Most Baffling Scientific Mysteries of Our Time

The author points out in Chapter One that the current scientific view of the universe is that it is isotropic - and we're likely to have to let go of that assumption. It's that assumption which leaves us with the result of only being able to account for 4 percent of the universe.

Jump up. Way up.

The second half of the book on subjects related to health/biology was more interesting than the first half.

A great book to wonder by. Michael Brooks does a great job in presenting the great scientific mysteries of our time. You will be surprised and be made to feel a bit uncomfortable with your understanding of reality. My favorite of the 13 things was the intelligent signal from space and section on free will.

The book is an extended version of a magazine article, and it reads like it. Its a fast snappy read, but... thinks that don't make sense is what science is about. Some of the subject matters feel like they have been "sexed up" to make the list. Some like giant viruses, were cool, and it is a mystery, it may not be intuitive, but, will it really up end biology? The homeopathy...more

The book is an extended version of a magazine article, and it reads like it. Its a fast snappy read, but... thinks that don't make sense is what science is about. Some of the subject matters feel like they have been "sexed up" to make the list. Some like giant viruses, were cool, and it is a mystery, it may not be intuitive, but, will it really up end biology? The homeopathy chapter was annoying because while he did address some criticisms of the field, I did not find his buy ins compelling. And he totally missed the James Randi test. JR has publicly 'O.D.'d' on homeopathic pills, in public, multiple times, to no ill effect. If you give this book, I recommend clipping in a skeptical supplement about homeopathy.   hide

meh. THE most baffling scientific mysteries of our time. all 13 of them. whatever. nothing new here. this seems like a book written by someone that wanted to get published so they could get their PHD in something. there is no new information in this book. it is a bunch of notes put together in a form of a book.

A great read though in some areas I felt there could have been more research and as result felt that some of the conclusions were a tad bit hasty. However still an enlightening read and far worth buying.

The first five chapters are mind numbing. The rest of this book moves quickly and raises some interesting questions.

An interesting read. He explains why science is not as openminded as you think it should be. A fact I've noticed for years.