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Name: The Magic Furnace
Author: Marcus Chown

Marcus Chown’s *The Magic Furnace* arouses curiosity about the origins of matter by linking two grand narratives: the birth of atoms during the Big Bang and the life cycles of stars that create the very elements that constitute the cosmos. Through clear explanations, the book explains how atomic theory evolved alongside astrophysical discoveries, illustrating how the fusion reactions in stars unlock the secrets of the universe. It presents an accessible history of physics and cosmology that shows how the study of atoms and stars has been a detective story of science, each unlocking clues for the other.

First publish date: 1999

Genre: Science/Astronomy

Authors: Marcus Chown

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