Publisher's Synopsis
"A Quantum of Australian Science" brings together over 60 stories of scientific achievement and the work of Australian researchers. Each one is drawn from the award-winning ABC programme, "Quantum". First screened in 1985 and now in its eighth series, "Quantum" provides coverage of Australian science in action. Using subjects and people discussed in the programme, this book investigates further the fundamentals of science, plant science, technology and medical research in a wide social context.;Research in Australia reaches into all fields of scientific endeavour. "A Quantum of Australian Science" offers views of a range of scientific investigation - including stories about dinosaur and fossil discoveries; natural science; the birth of the bandicoot; the bionic heartbeat and digital dentistry; astronomy; and underground radio.
