Steven Johnson reveals just how much we owe to the 19th century pioneers - the risks they took and the the engineering they implemented to clean up our water sources. Show more
From candlelight to high precision lasers Steven Johnson’s illuminating account of the transformative power of light is one of brilliant minds, high drama and ingenuity. Show more
State secrets and ingenious errors lie behind the story of sound and the innovations that shape the way we communicate and share information, laughter and gossip today. Show more
From ornament to the world wide web, glass has shaped the way we live today. Steven Johnson explains why a world without glass is inconceivable Show more