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Dr Joe Schwarcz
In this new collection of bite-size pop science essays, bestselling author, chemistry professor, and radio broadcaster Dr. Joe Schwarcz shows that you can find science virtually anywhere you look. And…
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Eat salmon. It's full of good omega-3 fats. Don't eat salmon. It's full of PCBs and mercury. Eat more veggies. They're full of good antioxidants. Don't eat more veggies. The…
A fun, fast-paced, and evidence-informed exploration of outrageous claims, alternative therapies, and miracle cures such as juice cleanses, detoxes, ear candling, raw water, and more. In a world filled with…
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Have you ever wondered about the science behind Alice’s strange adventures in Wonderland, Casanova’s experiments with Spanish Fly, and zombies in Haiti? In Radar, Hula Hoops, and Playful Pigs, chemist…
Dr. Joe Schwarcz,Joseph A Schwarcz
When did chemical become a dirty word?
Forty or so years ago, chemistry – which had been recognized as a miracle-making boon to humanity - somehow became associated with warfare…
National Bestseller
From the #1 bestselling author - a cornucopia of mind-expanding insights into the science of the real world.
Dr. Joe - as he is affectionately known to millions…
Joe Schwarcz
Prepare to be amazed once again.
Did you know what when you shake a ketchup bottle you’re practicing thixotropy? That the ancient Greeks made themselves look less ancient by inventing…
The bestselling author of Brain Fuel and An Apple a Day reveals the science of being well, eating well, and staying well clear of alternative therapy charlatans.
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Schwarcz
Dr Joe is back with 99 chemistry related questions and answers that will inform and entertain.
Joe Dr. Schwarcz
A big part of Dr. Joe’s job as director of McGill University’s Office of Science and Society is persuading people that the pursuit of science knowledge is a potential source…
Joe Schwarcz tells it like it is. Whether he’s plumbing the mysteries of chicken soup or tracing the development of polyethylene, Schwarcz takes a little history, adds a dash of…
