Cracking the Elements: my popular science book explores the hidden stories and unsung pioneers behind the periodic table.

“Rebecca Mileham’s clearly written and beautifully illustrated ‘Cracking the Elements’ is a superb introduction for the general reader wishing to understand the building blocks of everything around us.” From the earliest-known elements to those only named in 2016, my new book takes a comprehensive look at the development of the periodic table – and reveals […]