Book review: Pievani, Telmo. Serendipity: the unexpected in science

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Elena Macevičiūtė

doi:10.47989/ir30360319

October 15, 2025Information Research an international electronic journalOpen Access

Book review: Pievani, Telmo. Serendipity: the unexpected in science

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The book explores how serendipity contributes to scientific breakthroughs and discoveries.
Pievani illustrates the unexpected outcomes that often lead to major scientific advances.
Through the lens of various examples, the author emphasizes the role of chance in the scientific process.
The translation by Michael Gerard Kenyon makes the insights accessible to a wider audience.

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This book review discusses how serendipity shapes scientific discoveries, highlighting its unexpected nature.

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Pievani, T. Serendipity: the unexpected in science / translated by Michael Gerard Kenyon. Cambridge, Mas.: The MIT Press, 2024. 205 p. ISBN 978-0-262-04915-3

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