Beyond

If you want to get to know the scientists behind the work even better, this is just the right place for you. In this section of Beyond, the researchers present books which have impacted their lives and their ways of thinking in meaningful ways. The books presented range from novels, to memoirs, to science books of all sorts. You can filter the books by genre or just scroll through the list. This is also a great way to get inspiration for your own reading!

Yuliyan Mitkov

Thinking, Fast and Slow

Two systems compete in our minds: Number one is fast and emotional, number two slower and more logical. The all time bestseller "Thinking Fast and Slow" by psychologist Daniel Kahneman explains how these systems work in an intriguing way.

Arturo Zychlinsky

Microbe Hunters

Although tiny, microbes are responsible for deadly diseases. This book chronicles the revolutional history of scientific research on microbes, from the first discovery through a microscope to the development a powerful weapon: Vaccination.

Bernhard Fuchs

Oxygen: The molecule that made the world

Both a toxic gas as well as elixir of life, oxygen does not only play a crucial role in photosynthesis, but led to the development of complex species and even the need for two sexes. Nick Lane takes us on a journey to disvocer this magnificent element.