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Elon musk insists his satellite swarm wont interfere with science. Cosmos, by famed astronomer and science communicator carl sagan, is a deep dive into the history of science, philosophy and the universe. Popular science also called popscience or popsci is an interpretation of science intended for a general audience. Whether you are giving gifts to others or to yourself this holiday season, this list of the best popular science books of 2018 about astronomy, physics and mathematics is a great place to. Large selection and many more categories to choose from. While providing education, the book is meant to spark passion for the science and the space industry by highlighting discoveries and outcomes.
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