Elkin, Susan

"Scientific breakthroughs are often regarded with suspicion, especially those that diverge substantially from established theories. New ideas are tested by scientists around the world to ensure that they hold up to scrutiny. [This book] looks at the instances when, despite these precautions, the scientific community got it wrong [and] includes the most infamous cases of fraud and famous mistakes that initially had scientists fooled."--Provided by publisher.

"The universe is filled with important questions that both captivate the minds of scientists and capture popular imagination ... traces many of these questions, shedding light on everything from time travel to the nature of atoms."--Provided by publisher.