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popular science writer,
popular science writer,
podcast co-host,
podcast co-host,
professor of zoology at the university of oxford,
professor of zoology at the university of oxford,
science and environment correspondent at the europeaN,
science and environment correspondent at the europeaN,
SCIENCE AND NATURE Commentator
SCIENCE AND NATURE Commentator
Book 1 - A little History of Everything
Book 1 - A little History of Everything
Do you ever find yourself wondering how we came to exist?
Do you ever find yourself wondering how we came to exist?
Or how humans came to call planet Earth our home?
Or how humans came to call planet Earth our home?
In this simple and uncomplicated guide, I uncover the history of the entire universe from the Big Bang to human existence taking readers of all backgrounds on a journey that covers physics, chemistry, biology, the evolution of consciousness, through to the rise of humanity. A 13.77-billion-year epic in the making, The Universal History of Us encapsulates for the general reader everything that I as a scientist have wanted to find out about life, the universe and everything in between.
In this simple and uncomplicated guide, I uncover the history of the entire universe from the Big Bang to human existence taking readers of all backgrounds on a journey that covers physics, chemistry, biology, the evolution of consciousness, through to the rise of humanity. A 13.77-billion-year epic in the making, The Universal History of Us encapsulates for the general reader everything that I as a scientist have wanted to find out about life, the universe and everything in between.
The mysteries of the universe and our existence in it have been revealed and pieced together throughout history by cunning, scientific sleuths. From dark matter to the evolution of genetic code, this book encompasses the transformative discoveries of numerous scientists, carefully bringing them together with clarity and humour to unpack what centuries of scientific discovery have taught us about who we are and where we came from.
The mysteries of the universe and our existence in it have been revealed and pieced together throughout history by cunning, scientific sleuths. From dark matter to the evolution of genetic code, this book encompasses the transformative discoveries of numerous scientists, carefully bringing them together with clarity and humour to unpack what centuries of scientific discovery have taught us about who we are and where we came from.
Join me on my ultimate mission to answer the question of whether the existence of the human race was inevitable or if in the end we are all just incredibly lucky to be here.
Join me on my ultimate mission to answer the question of whether the existence of the human race was inevitable or if in the end we are all just incredibly lucky to be here.
The popular science book is published by Penguin in the UK and Commonwealth, and by Pegasus in the USA. In the UK the paperback is titled "A Little History of Everything from the Big Bang to You". The hardback was called "A Universal History of Us: a 13.8 billion year journey from the Big Bang to You". In the US the book is called "The Science of Why We Exist: A history of the universe from the Big Bang to consciousness". The text is identical in each book.
The popular science book is published by Penguin in the UK and Commonwealth, and by Pegasus in the USA. In the UK the paperback is titled "A Little History of Everything from the Big Bang to You". The hardback was called "A Universal History of Us: a 13.8 billion year journey from the Big Bang to You". In the US the book is called "The Science of Why We Exist: A history of the universe from the Big Bang to consciousness". The text is identical in each book.
Praise for the book.
Praise for the book.
'Sapiens but for science' Martin Rees
'Sapiens but for science' Martin Rees
‘Most scientists know only their own field. Tim Coulson is at home with science as an integrated whole. A pleasure to read, and a lasting accomplishment’ Richard Dawkins
‘Most scientists know only their own field. Tim Coulson is at home with science as an integrated whole. A pleasure to read, and a lasting accomplishment’ Richard Dawkins
'Coulson's book is highly readable and a neat mixture of erudition and entertainment' The Independent
'Coulson's book is highly readable and a neat mixture of erudition and entertainment' The Independent
'A charming, engaging and erudite account by a distinguished biologist of all the things that had to happen for you and me to exist and be as we are.' David Christian, author of The New York Times Bestseller Origin Story
'A charming, engaging and erudite account by a distinguished biologist of all the things that had to happen for you and me to exist and be as we are.' David Christian, author of The New York Times Bestseller Origin Story
Book 2 - Predators: How Life's Nature's Killers Have Shaped Life on Earth
Headline Press, an imprint of Hachette, will publsih my second book on March 4th 2027. The book explains how predations in the past made us human and shaped life on earth, how our predatory instincts have altered the planet, and what we can do about it.
Headline Press, an imprint of Hachette, will publsih my second book on March 4th 2027. The book explains how predations in the past made us human and shaped life on earth, how our predatory instincts have altered the planet, and what we can do about it.
Podcast
My cohost, Professor Syma Khalid, and I have launched a podcast called Science of the Time. Listen and subscribe
Science and Environment Commentator
I am the science and enviornment correspond at the European. You can read my articles online.
I also regularly appear on radio and TV to talk about science, nature, and predators. Please contact me at tim.coulson@biology.ox.ac.uk for commentary.
Hear me talk?
I enjoy public speaking, so please reach out if you are interested in hearing me talk. I do not charge a speaking fee for universities, schools or charitable events. Please email me at tim.coulson@biology.ox.ac.uk if you would like to hear me talk.
On the left is a picture of me. On the right is a picture of Woofler.
There are enormous mental and physical health advantages of bringing your dog to the office. Woofler is probably the only reason why I am smiling.
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