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Random Curiosity
Book Summary of Random Curiosity
Curiosity is the fundamental basis for the process of learning. It helps children to explore, question and often wonder about the world they live in. This book puts together many such questions randomly posted to Prof. Yash Pal, like 'Why does the inner surface of the car windshield get foggy when it is raining outside?'; 'Why do tears taste salty?'; 'What are stem stells?'; Has the discovery of quarks challenged the idea of quantization of charge?' and even 'Does God exist?'. Whatever the question, Prof. Yash Pal's answers are always marked by their simplicity, honesty and a gradual unravelling of the scientific basis behind each.
Covering a wide array of subjects, this hook with about 300 questions arranged randomly, makes an interesting read for all.
About The Author
Prof. Yash Pal, a distinguished scientist, educationist and visionary, has always encouraged children to ask questions and believes that curiosity is what makes us human. An architect of India's space programme, Prof. Yash Pal was the former Chairman of the UGC, as well as the former Secretary to the Govt. of India, Department of Science & Technology. He has been the major force behind the latest National Curriculum Framework for school children.
Dr. Rahul Pal is presently working as a scientist at the National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi. After receiving his Masters degree in biological sciences from BITS Pilani, Rajasthan, Dr. Rahul Pal did his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from AI1MS, New Delhi.
Curiosity is the fundamental basis for the process of learning. It helps children to explore, question and often wonder about the world they live in. This book puts together many such questions randomly posted to Prof. Yash Pal, like 'Why does the inner surface of the car windshield get foggy when it is raining outside?'; 'Why do tears taste salty?'; 'What are stem stells?'; Has the discovery of quarks challenged the idea of quantization of charge?' and even 'Does God exist?'. Whatever the question, Prof. Yash Pal's answers are always marked by their simplicity, honesty and a gradual unravelling of the scientific basis behind each.
Covering a wide array of subjects, this hook with about 300 questions arranged randomly, makes an interesting read for all.
About The Author
Prof. Yash Pal, a distinguished scientist, educationist and visionary, has always encouraged children to ask questions and believes that curiosity is what makes us human. An architect of India's space programme, Prof. Yash Pal was the former Chairman of the UGC, as well as the former Secretary to the Govt. of India, Department of Science & Technology. He has been the major force behind the latest National Curriculum Framework for school children.
Dr. Rahul Pal is presently working as a scientist at the National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi. After receiving his Masters degree in biological sciences from BITS Pilani, Rajasthan, Dr. Rahul Pal did his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from AI1MS, New Delhi.
258 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2011
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April 14, 2026
Dope. Though some concepts could be more simplified for wider range of audiences. author sometimes likes to think that everyone is as smart as him 😅
December 7, 2017
I wish I had caught hold of this book when I were younger. It answers so many of those random questions I would ask myself as a child! The authors have a process of arriving at the answer and have interspersed some philosophical advices amidst all the scientific jargon.
Though I do agree that some questions are not answered as well as the others, what I love most about the book is that the author does not hesitate in acknowledging the fact that he doesn't know the exact answer to some of the questions.
Though I do agree that some questions are not answered as well as the others, what I love most about the book is that the author does not hesitate in acknowledging the fact that he doesn't know the exact answer to some of the questions.
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