This non-scientist was happy to be swept along by another non-scientist. Robin Ince, once as bored by the subject as I was at school, has taken the opportunity to discover, and immerse himself in the world of scientific discovery. And he communicates his excitement and enthusiasm for evolution, outer space... everything really, in an engaging and comprehensible manner. The jokey style that goes down so well in his irrepressible live appearances don't work so well on paper, but I'm prepared to forgive him for confirming that science is indeed far more fascinating and engaging than school science led me to believe. ( )