Nigel Calder
Biography
Nigel Calder has spent a lifetime spotting and explaining the big discoveries in all branches of science. He served his apprenticeship as a science writer on the original staff of the magazine New Scientist, and became its editor, 1962-66. Since then he has worked as an independent author and TV scriptwriter. He won the UNESCO Kalinga Prize for the Popularization of Science for his work for the BBC in a long succession of 'science specials', with accompanying books. His most recent book is Magic Universe (OUP, 2003), a comprehensive guide to modern science, which was shortlisted for the Aventis Prize for Science Books.
Books
The Chilling Stars: A Cosmic View of Climate Change (PAPERBACK)
'Before you make up your mind about climate change you are advised to read this controversial, compelling book' Nexus
Scientists agree that the earth has become hotter over the last century. But on the causes, despite what looks to the public mind like a consensus, there are dissenting voices.
Based on Henrik Svensmarks research at the Danish National Space Center, this book outlines a brilli…
The Chilling Stars: A New Theory of Climate Change (HARDBACK)
Scientists agree that over the last century the Earth has become warmer. But do we really know why this has happened?
A deftly written and enjoyable read, The Chilling Stars outlines a brilliant, daring and undoubtedly controversial new theory that will provoke fresh thinking about global warming.
As prize-winning science writer Nigel Calder and climate physicist Henrik Svensmark explain, an int…
