num_pages: 160
description: How many electrons can dance on the head of a pin? What do DNA strands look like when chased by an electrical charge? A rare collaboration between artist and scientist explores the hidden visual splendor of scientific phenomena. MIT photographer Felice Frankel finds startling beauty in the undulations of liquid crystal film and other scientific wonders. George Whitesides' text explains each photograph. Color photos throughout.
language: English
title: On the Surface of Things
titlecomplete: On the Surface of Things
genres: Science
ratings_count: 26
publisher: Chronicle Books