Book Review: 'In a Flight of Starlings' offers a glimpse into scientific discovery

Nobel Prize-winning physicist Giorgio Parisi walks readers through his research on spin glasses and the history of scientific discoveries in “In a Flight of Starlings: The Wonders of Complex Systems.” In his review, The Associated Press' Andrew DeMillo says Parisi's book avoids making readers feel like they've wandered into a lecture hall. But DeMillo says the book most importantly serves as a forceful argument for scientific literacy. Parisi challenges scientists to do more to demystify their work and to help the public understand its role in culture. DeMillo argues Parisi’s book is a step toward making physics feel more accessible and less like magic.