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Roger Highfield, science editor of The Daily Telegraph and author of The Arrow of Time, takes an offbeat look at Christmas by examining it from a scientific perspective. Can Reindeer Fly? ranges across every field of science--from cloned Christmas trees and the genetic defect that makes Santa so plump, to warp-drive sleights and the physics of snow-flakes--and disentangles they myriad cultural influences that come together to make up our modern Christmas. What are the thermodynamics involved in cooking a turkey? Is the concept of a virgin birth scientifically feasible? What happens to us physically when we overindulge in alcohol? Do people really feel more depressed around Christmas? How does Santa manage to deliver all those presents in one night? (He has, in fact, little over two ten-thousandths of a second to get between each of the 842 million households he must visit.) With topics ranging from "The Decline and Fall of Virgin Births" to "Christmas Astrology"; from "Santa: The Hallucinogenic Connection" to "The Dreadful Sprout", Can Reindeer Fly will convince you that Christmas is for everyone-- even scientists. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Great fun to read at any time of the year. The science editor of the Daily Telegraph interviewed 70 of the world's leading academics to uncover various fascinating explanations for absolutely everything that happens during the festive period, from why needles fall off Christmas trees to the laws of shopping. Astronomical theories about the identity of the Bethlehem star are discussed, suggesting comets, star births, star deaths, a slight hesitation in the orbit of a planet, even the sighting of the then unknown planet Uranus. Theories are proposed as to how a virgin birth could actually occur. The claims of psychologists in their proposition that this seasonal ritual reveals a great deal about our nature and relationship with others are explored. Under that tree lies a great deal of tantalizing evidence of how we relate to friends and family. A plethora of facts, plus many more entertaining but scientifically rigorous material. Review by psychiatrist DR RAJ PERSUAD, author of Staying Sane. (Kirkus UK)
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Roger Highfield, science editor of The Daily Telegraph and author of The Arrow of Time, takes an offbeat look at Christmas by examining it from a scientific perspective. Can Reindeer Fly? ranges across every field of science--from cloned Christmas trees and the genetic defect that makes Santa so plump, to warp-drive sleights and the physics of snow-flakes--and disentangles they myriad cultural influences that come together to make up our modern Christmas. What are the thermodynamics involved in cooking a turkey? Is the concept of a virgin birth scientifically feasible? What happens to us physically when we overindulge in alcohol? Do people really feel more depressed around Christmas? How does Santa manage to deliver all those presents in one night? (He has, in fact, little over two ten-thousandths of a second to get between each of the 842 million households he must visit.) With topics ranging from "The Decline and Fall of Virgin Births" to "Christmas Astrology"; from "Santa: The Hallucinogenic Connection" to "The Dreadful Sprout", Can Reindeer Fly will convince you that Christmas is for everyone-- even scientists. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Great fun to read at any time of the year. The science editor of the Daily Telegraph interviewed 70 of the world's leading academics to uncover various fascinating explanations for absolutely everything that happens during the festive period, from why needles fall off Christmas trees to the laws of shopping. Astronomical theories about the identity of the Bethlehem star are discussed, suggesting comets, star births, star deaths, a slight hesitation in the orbit of a planet, even the sighting of the then unknown planet Uranus. Theories are proposed as to how a virgin birth could actually occur. The claims of psychologists in their proposition that this seasonal ritual reveals a great deal about our nature and relationship with others are explored. Under that tree lies a great deal of tantalizing evidence of how we relate to friends and family. A plethora of facts, plus many more entertaining but scientifically rigorous material. Review by psychiatrist DR RAJ PERSUAD, author of Staying Sane. (Kirkus UK)
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