Theo Gray's Mad Science: Experiments You Can Do At Home - But Probably Shouldn't

In the spirit of Discovery Channel's MythBusters and Smash Lab, Popular Science columnist Theo Gray demonstrates fundamental scientific principles through wacky, daredevil experiments that will have readers exclaiming, "Holy !!*$#!!" Witness as he makes subatomic radioactive particles dance in a cloud chamber, mixes sodium and chlorine to create a smoke that will salt a super-sized bag of popcorn, adds 500 pounds of quicklime to water to create a homemade hot tub, builds a liquid battery out of copper sulfate, launches a rocket with a Snickers bar, and uses liquid nitrogen to make a gallon of ice cream in record time. These are just a few of the 52 extreme experiments brought to life by Theo Gray in Mad Science.

Culled from his column "Gray Matter," which has been a favorite of Popular Science readers for years, these experiments have been expanded to include even more of the fascinating science behind them, as well as hundreds of additional images. Every experiment is accompanied by stunning full-color photographs that provide a front-row seat to split-second chemical reactions and glorious subatomic activity. Gray's writing is fresh, hip, and makes the science exciting and easy to understand. Not only are the experiments visually arresting, each one explains a fascinating principle of elemental science in a unique and irresistibly compelling way.

Mad Science is the perfect book for anyone?of any age, who is fascinated by all things electrical, chemical, or explosive, and who loves a vicarious thrill.
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2/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jul-19-2009; False Advertising; This book bills itself as a collection of "experiments you can do at home," though it fails to mention that, for most experiments, the requisite materials are not commercially available. I greatly appreciated Gray's safety warnings that...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jul-06-2009; Very good read, very interesting; This book clearly explains a variety of experiments and the danger levels of each. While most are listed as more dangerous than you should try at home, even those are clearly explained in case you decide to try it out. Good reading even...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jun-25-2009; Replaced Shipment; My first shipment was a disappointment BUT the replacement merchandise was sent quickly and arrived in great condition! I purchased the book to give as a gift. All transactions were very quick!!; read full review | report as inappropriate

4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: May-28-2009; Mad Science; My wife is a science teacher so I bought the book for her. But I would not let her have it until I had read it cover to cover first. Thoroughly enjoyable and informative. I learned several things I did not know. The only thing bad thing...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jul-06-2009; Very good read, very interesting; This book clearly explains a variety of experiments and the danger levels of each. While most are listed as more dangerous than you should try at home, even those are clearly explained in case you decide to try it out. Good reading even...; read full review | report as inappropriate

2/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jul-19-2009; False Advertising; This book bills itself as a collection of "experiments you can do at home," though it fails to mention that, for most experiments, the requisite materials are not commercially available. I greatly appreciated Gray's safety warnings that...; read full review | report as inappropriate