Sam Kean

The brain is the most complex organ in the body, but it is also the most fragile.

From The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons

The periodic table is a map of the universe's elemental treasures.

From The Disappearing Spoon

The beauty of the periodic table is in its ability to explain the chaos of the natural world.

From The Disappearing Spoon

In the end, the periodic table is more than just a chart; it's a story of humanity's quest for knowledge.

From The Disappearing Spoon

Every atom has a story to tell, and chemistry is the language that translates those stories.

From The Disappearing Spoon: Young Readers Edition

Elements can be as fickle as people, changing their behavior based on their surroundings.

From The Disappearing Spoon

Evolution is a tinkerer, not an engineer.

From The Violinist's Thumb

Every element has a story, just like every person.

From The Disappearing Spoon

Some elements are simply too weird to exist for long, destined to vanish into thin air.

From The Disappearing Spoon

The pursuit of knowledge is the most noble of endeavors.

From The Disappearing Spoon