Ben Martynoga

Ben Martynoga

  • 5 stars across 6 books
Dr Ben Martynoga is a neuroscientist and science writer. After more than a decade at the forefront of brain research, he swapped his white coat for a pen. He has written on everything from the history of biology through to the latest technological innovations, running, stress and creativity. Always working to open up the hard science and find a compelling angle, he publishes books, chapters, blogs, videos and podcasts. His work appears in the Guardian, New Statesman, the i newspaper, the Financial Times and beyond. He lives, works, wanders and wonders in the Lake District.

Moose Allain is an artist and cartoonist. Moose's cartoons have feature regularly in Private Eye and The Literary Review, and his prolific humorous Tweets have won him fans worldwide.
6th April 2023

Explodapedia: The Cell

Highly commended at the Association for Science Education Book of the Year Awards 2023! Cells are alive, and they're wh... MoreExplodapedia: The Cell

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30th July 2020

The Virus

Join science expert Dr Ben Martynoga and illustrator extraordinaire Moose Allain on a fascinating, sometimes funny, and ... MoreThe Virus

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6th April 2023

Explodapedia: The Gene

Joint winner at the Association for Science Education Book of the Year Awards 2023! There are 40,000 genes in every cel... MoreExplodapedia: The Gene

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2nd November 2023

Explodapedia: Evolution

The story of evolution began billions of years ago. It's an epic tale that links us humans to all other life on planet E... MoreExplodapedia: Evolution

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2nd May 2024

Explodapedia: Rewild

Rewild is a celebration of the vital role nature plays in our lives. It's a guide to reconnecting with the wild things a... MoreExplodapedia: Rewild

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2nd January 2025

Explodapedia: The Brain

Every human brain is utterly unique, with 180 billion brain cells which keep us safe, curious and creative, whilst gifti... MoreExplodapedia: The Brain

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