A General Science Refresher

J. Allen · January 6 2011, 03:23 AM

After more than 12 years being outside of a science class, and realizing my information may be sorely out of date or erroneous over time, I'm looking for a general science refresher, something that lays everything out to be easily read and assimilated, but is still on an adult level. I'd prefer book format, but if you know of a website that does this, it would be greatly appreciated!

RoJoHen · January 6 2011, 03:54 AM

I think you should just ask us questions and see what answers we come up with!

kes7 · January 6 2011, 04:08 AM

Honestly, surf around Amazon.com on various topics. You'll find what you're looking for.

J. Allen · January 6 2011, 04:48 AM

Jolly Ole Saint RoJo wrote:

I think you should just ask us questions and see what answers we come up with!

That might not end well.

kes7 wrote:

Honestly, surf around Amazon.com on various topics. You'll find what you're looking for.

Sure, I could search on Amazon or Google, but what I want are the suggestions of people I'm more familiar with. TBBS is filled with scientists, teachers, professors, and researchers of all types, and I'd like to draw on that experience and knowledge.

kes7 · January 6 2011, 04:57 AM

Santa Claus wrote:

Jolly Ole Saint RoJo wrote:

I think you should just ask us questions and see what answers we come up with!

That might not end well.

kes7 wrote:

Honestly, surf around Amazon.com on various topics. You'll find what you're looking for.

Sure, I could search on Amazon or Google, but what I want are the suggestions of people I'm more familiar with. TBBS is filled with scientists, teachers, professors, and researchers of all types, and I'd like to draw on that experience and knowledge.

This post is very contradictory.

That said, what are you interested in? Science is HUGE. Computers? Communication? Astronomy? Quantum Physics? Genetics? Nanotech? There are so many different fields I'm not sure you're going to find a good and handy resource for all of them.

J. Allen · January 6 2011, 05:02 AM

kes7 wrote:

Santa Claus wrote:

Jolly Ole Saint RoJo wrote:

I think you should just ask us questions and see what answers we come up with!

That might not end well.

kes7 wrote:

Honestly, surf around Amazon.com on various topics. You'll find what you're looking for.

Sure, I could search on Amazon or Google, but what I want are the suggestions of people I'm more familiar with. TBBS is filled with scientists, teachers, professors, and researchers of all types, and I'd like to draw on that experience and knowledge.

This post is very contradictory.

In what way?

That said, what are you interested in? Science is HUGE. Computers? Communication? Astronomy? Quantum Physics? Genetics? Nanotech? There are so many different fields I'm not sure you're going to find a good and handy resource for all of them.

This is why I said General Science. We're talking something that touches on a variety of subjects. Astronomy, Biology, Geology, Climatology, etc. It doesn't have to dive too deep into each subject, but a good grasp on each would be optimal.

RoJoHen · January 6 2011, 05:14 AM

So you basically want an elementary school Science book...for grown-ups...

J. Allen · January 6 2011, 05:15 AM

Jolly Ole Saint RoJo wrote:

So you basically want an elementary school Science book...for grown-ups...

No. I want a general science refresher for adults, with a layman's reading.

RoJoHen · January 6 2011, 05:17 AM

I don't understand the difference.

J. Allen · January 6 2011, 05:21 AM

Jolly Ole Saint RoJo wrote:

I don't understand the difference.

I don't want something on the elementary school level, I want something that is more informative. It just doesn't have to be comprehensive, as it needs to cover the general science spectrum. Closer to, say, the college level.

RoJoHen · January 6 2011, 05:22 AM

Jolly Ole Saint RoJo wrote:

So you basically want an elementary school Science book...for grown-ups...

Yep.

J. Allen · January 6 2011, 05:32 AM

Jolly Ole Saint RoJo wrote:

So you basically want an elementary school Science book...for grown-ups...

Yep.

On the college level. I mean, it doesn't need to talk down to me like an elementary school science book. If that's what you mean, then yes.

sojourner · January 6 2011, 06:00 AM

Maybe there is a "for dummies" or "idiots guide" that will work?

J. Allen · January 6 2011, 06:02 AM

sojourner wrote:

Maybe there is a "for dummies" or "idiots guide" that will work?

I was thinking about that, but I don't know how reliable they are when it comes to science. Plus, I can't seem to find a general version, although they have several individual fields of study.

Edited to add: I did find an "Idiot's Guide to the Science of Everything". While it seems okay, I'm more interested in another book I saw while I was searching B&N by an author named Bill Bryson, entitled, "A Short History of Nearly Everything".

Asbo Zaprudder · January 6 2011, 09:25 AM

I wouldn't discount media other than books. Try the BBC documentary "The Story of Science" on DVD or Blu-ray. http://www.amazon.com/Story-Science-...4302046&sr=1-1
There is also a book that goes with the series.

Alternatively, there are a large number of free science videos on iTunes.

January 6 2011, 03:23 AM	#1
J. Allen Probably Satan™ Location: A Quantum State	A General Science Refresher After more than 12 years being outside of a science class, and realizing my information may be sorely out of date or erroneous over time, I'm looking for a general science refresher, something that lays everything out to be easily read and assimilated, but is still on an adult level. I'd prefer book format, but if you know of a website that does this, it would be greatly appreciated! __________________ “In all of the time forward, and backward, throughout the universe, we have all been alive and dead, and all at the same time.”

January 6 2011, 03:54 AM	#2
RoJoHen Awesome Location: Wherever life takes me	Re: A General Science Refresher I think you should just ask us questions and see what answers we come up with! __________________ I am the Quintessential Admiral. Get ready to grow your EQUINOX BEARD!

January 6 2011, 04:08 AM	#3
kes7 Fleet Captain Location: Sector 001	Re: A General Science Refresher Honestly, surf around Amazon.com on various topics. You'll find what you're looking for. __________________ "I suggest you surrender. Kes does not have a stun setting!" (KingDaniel) Ad Astra :: Star Trek Fanfiction Archive

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RoJoHen Awesome Location: Wherever life takes me	Re: A General Science Refresher So you basically want an elementary school Science book...for grown-ups... __________________ I am the Quintessential Admiral. Get ready to grow your EQUINOX BEARD!

January 6 2011, 05:17 AM	#9
RoJoHen Awesome Location: Wherever life takes me	Re: A General Science Refresher I don't understand the difference. __________________ I am the Quintessential Admiral. Get ready to grow your EQUINOX BEARD!

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January 6 2011, 06:00 AM	#13
sojourner Vice Admiral Location: I'm at WKRP	Re: A General Science Refresher Maybe there is a "for dummies" or "idiots guide" that will work? __________________ Baby, you and me were never meant to be, just maybe think of me once in a while...

January 6 2011, 09:25 AM	#15
Asbo Zaprudder Rear Admiral Location: Chairman of the bored	Re: A General Science Refresher I wouldn't discount media other than books. Try the BBC documentary "The Story of Science" on DVD or Blu-ray. http://www.amazon.com/Story-Science-...4302046&sr=1-1 There is also a book that goes with the series. Alternatively, there are a large number of free science videos on iTunes. __________________ "It is a lonely life, the way of the necromancer... oh, yes. Lacrimae Mundi - the tears of the world."