Why?

Explore the innate desire to know why with this fascinating account by astrophysicist and author Mario Livio. From the mechanisms in our brain responsible for curiosity to the lives of history's most curious geniuses including Leonardo da Vinci and Richard Feynman, Livio delves into the nature of curiosity through interviews with scientists in different fields. Discover why curiosity is at the heart of creative endeavors and basic scientific research, and what drives individuals like a rock guitarist who is also an astrophysicist and an astronaut with degrees in various fields to be curious about so many subjects.