TIM COULSON
popular science writer
popular science writer
professor of zoology at the university of oxford
professor of zoology at the university of oxford
‘Most scientists know only their own field. Tim Coulson is at home with science as an integrated whole. A pleasure to read, and a lasting accomplishment’ Richard Dawkins
‘Most scientists know only their own field. Tim Coulson is at home with science as an integrated whole. A pleasure to read, and a lasting accomplishment’ Richard Dawkins
'A charming, engaging and erudite account by a distinguished biologist of all the things that had to happen for you and me to exist and be as we are.' David Christian, author of The New York Times Bestseller Origin Story
'A charming, engaging and erudite account by a distinguished biologist of all the things that had to happen for you and me to exist and be as we are.' David Christian, author of The New York Times Bestseller Origin Story
Do you ever find yourself wondering how we came to exist?
Do you ever find yourself wondering how we came to exist?
Or how humans came to call planet Earth our home?
Or how humans came to call planet Earth our home?
In this simple and uncomplicated guide, I uncover the history of the entire universe from the Big Bang to human existence taking readers of all backgrounds on a journey that covers physics, chemistry, biology, the evolution of consciousness, through to the rise of humanity. A 13.77-billion-year epic in the making, The Universal History of Us encapsulates for the general reader everything that I as a scientist have wanted to find out about life, the universe and everything in between.
In this simple and uncomplicated guide, I uncover the history of the entire universe from the Big Bang to human existence taking readers of all backgrounds on a journey that covers physics, chemistry, biology, the evolution of consciousness, through to the rise of humanity. A 13.77-billion-year epic in the making, The Universal History of Us encapsulates for the general reader everything that I as a scientist have wanted to find out about life, the universe and everything in between.
The mysteries of the universe and our existence in it have been revealed and pieced together throughout history by cunning, scientific sleuths. From dark matter to the evolution of genetic code, this book encompasses the transformative discoveries of numerous scientists, carefully bringing them together with clarity and humour to unpack what centuries of scientific discovery have taught us about who we are and where we came from.
The mysteries of the universe and our existence in it have been revealed and pieced together throughout history by cunning, scientific sleuths. From dark matter to the evolution of genetic code, this book encompasses the transformative discoveries of numerous scientists, carefully bringing them together with clarity and humour to unpack what centuries of scientific discovery have taught us about who we are and where we came from.
Join me on my ultimate mission to answer the question of whether the existence of the human race was inevitable or if in the end we are all just incredibly lucky to be here.
Join me on my ultimate mission to answer the question of whether the existence of the human race was inevitable or if in the end we are all just incredibly lucky to be here.
On the left is a picture of me. On the right is a picture of Woofler, the head of department therapy hound.
There are enormous mental and physical health advantages of bringing your dog to the office. Woofler is probably the only reason why I am smiling.
