Hey, There’s Science In This

Hey, There’s Science In This is a collection of essays about unexpected science links to everyday topics. Rubber ducks at sea, a Japanese TV show or food-based paint techniques don’t seem to have much to do with science at first glance, but Eva Amsen finds an amusing science story in all of them. In twenty-four short essays she takes an approachable and humorous look at the connection between hot springs and genetics, the psychology behind your study playlist, hiking trail geology and much more. Reading this book will make you look at the world in a different way and is bound to have you say, “hey, there’s science in this!”

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Newsletter

Any updates about the book (and other projects) appear in my two-weekly newsletter Mixture. I also use that to share interesting links from the intersection of science, art, music and pop culture. If you like HTSIT, you’ll probably like Mixture as well.

Past events

  • June 19, 2024 – PubSci talk and book signing (London)
  • June 7, 2024 – BiteSize Bio Webinar on finding a hook for science stories, with examples from this book

Online launch livestream

Below is a recording of the launch livestream on March 27, 2024 (the day before publication) in which I share more about the book, read some sections, answer questions, sign books and postcards, show photos and play some violin. Signed books and postcards are no longer available online after the livestream ended, but I will have some at in-person events.