15-Minute Scientist takes a look at some fascinating and topical questions in science. Ranging across biology, physics, astronomy, chemistry, and geology. 15-Minute Scientist asks questions that are serious, and questions that are quirky, some that will have an impact on how you live now, and some that will change how you view the world and the future. Other titles in the series include: 15-Minute Philosopher, 15 Minute Psychologist, 15 Minute Mathematician and 15 Minute Economist.About the Author: Anne Rooney gained a degree and then a PhD in medieval literature from Trinity College, Cambridge. After a period of teaching medieval English and French literature at the universities of Cambridge and York, she left to pursue a career as a freelance writer. She has written many books for adults and children on a variety of subjects, including literature and history.