検索キーワード： "20×20" 科学

Neste volume, Eduardo Kickhöfel dedica-se a formular um impasse diante do qual estaria o pensamento filosófico na atualidade: a filosofia não teria mais nada a dizer sobre a mente e a consciência, visto que a ciência dissecou o cérebro? Ao contrário, ela ainda tem muito a dizer...

In this follow-up to his best-selling The 80/20 Principle, the power law that helped hundreds of thousands achieve more by doing less, Richard Koch puts science to work, applying 92 other natural laws to promote the "science of success" within the ever-changing world of business. What does Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection prove about developing a niche product line? How can Isaac Newton's laws of motion and gravity help in a crowded marketplace?

This true-life wilderness survival epic recounts 17-year-old Alex Messenger's near-lethal encounter with a grizzly bear during a canoe trip in the Canadian tundra. The story follows Alex and his five companions as they paddle north through harrowing rapids and stunning terrain. Twenty-nine days into the trip, while out hiking alone, Alex is attacked by a barren-ground grizzly. Left for dead, he wakes to find that his summer adventure has become a struggle to stay alive.

Your mattress. Your phone camera. The water from your tap. NASA made all of them better. Hidden in your home right now are dozens of technologies that began as solutions to the extreme challenges of space exploration. None of them were supposed to end up in your house. But here we are. If you’ve ever wondered why we spend money on space when there are problems to solve on Earth, this book provides the answer. The technologies developed to keep astronauts alive, healthy and productive have transformed life for billions of people here on Earth.

Кажуть, щоб освоїти якусь серйозну тему треба присвятити її вивченню 12 годин екранного часу: читати, дивитись відоси. Але я вже зробила це за вас, бо обожнюю читати наукові дослідження, вільно володію англійською і цікавлюсь нейробіологією, нутриціологією, wellness, а ще історією, філософією і мистецтвом. Першочергово це ...

Jane Addams, the first American woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, was a trailblazer in social reform and community service. As the founder of Hull-House in Chicago, she dedicated her life to addressing the pressing issues of her time, including child welfare, public health, and global peace. A public philosopher and a staunch advocate for womens suffrage, Addams believed that women had a unique role in improving their communities and emphasized the importance of their right to vote. Her legacy as a role model for middle-class women who sought to uplift their neighborhoods is profound. ...

Piping Hot Bees and Boisterous Buzz-Runners takes listeners inside a world seldom seen even by beekeepers, shedding light on twenty of the most compelling mysteries of honey bee behavior.

Volcanic Fury is a thrilling nonfiction book that delves into the destructive power of volcanoes and their impact on human civilization. The book explores the science behind volcanic eruptions, the different types of volcanoes, and the devastating consequences of their explosive eruptions.

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For over a quarter century, biologist Mark J. Rauzon has worked in the field of island restoration, traveling throughout the American Insular Pacific to eradicate invasive plants and animals introduced by humans. The region spans from Hawai'i to Samoa to Guam, and their neighbors - small, obscure, tropical islands that are hundreds if not thousands of nautical miles from each other. These little-known US possessions and territories include various islands and atolls: Jarvis, Howland, Baker, the Northern Marianas, Wake, Palmyra, Johnston, and Rose Atoll, among others.

Podcast exploring one topic from 20 perspectives. Current topic: Who or what are we? To learn more about the podcast, visit www.20angles.com

Alongside their personal stories, the writers -decorated novelists, poets, and essayists - address the history of the C-section as well as its risks, social inequities, impact on the body, and psychological aftermath. My Caesarean is a heartfelt meditation, offering much-needed comfort through shared experience. 

Dive into the thrilling realms of science fiction and adventure with "Astounding Stories 20, August 1931," where imagination knows no bounds. This podcast invites listeners to explore a rotating collection of audiobooks that transport them to extraordinary worlds filled with daring escapades, futuristic dilemmas, and the wonders of the unknown. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that captures the essence of adventure, from encounters with otherworldly creatures to battles against the elements of nature itself. With tales that challenge the limits of human ingenuity and bravery, ...

Einstein es empleado de la Oficina de Patentes y Marcas en Berna. Es un científico desconocido que no ha podido conseguir un puesto docente en ninguna universidad. Con apenas 25 años y mediante una serie de experimentos mentales descubre la Teoría Especial de la Relatividad, el primer hito de la física teórica del siglo XX. Albert Einstein y Niels Bohr discuten la vigencia de la mecánica cuántica. Einstein acepta su validez pero se niega a aceptar la incertidumbre que dicha teoría propone...

In Long Hops, physicist Mark Denny explains, in a clear, conversational style, the science of bird migration - from the intricacies of bird aeronautics to the newly unraveled mysteries of their magnetic compasses. While providing wherever possible examples of indigenous Hawaiian species, the book surveys the migration phenomenon as a whole, showing that birds are breathtaking works of engineering with spectacular capabilities for long-distance flights.

"The Rover: A weekly magazine of tales, poetry and engravings, original and selected" was a magazine started in 1843 by Seba Smith and Lawrence Labree. The editors aimed at a high quality standard in their selection of short stories and poetry. Every half-year, the 26 weekly issues were also published under a bound compilation. The 20th issue of the series is yet another interesting collection of short stories, poems and miscellania. - Summary by Sonia

Juliet Corson has put together a few books on economic housekeeping, and this is a fine example. Almost 150 years after publication (1878), it has become quite impossible to feed anyone on 25 cents, but the principles on how to cook economically have not changed much. In any case, modern readers can still enjoy the recipes Ms Corson has compiled, and learn from her introductory notes. - Summary by Carolin

In Astronomy’s Limitless Journey, astrophysicist Günther Hasinger takes the reader on a journey to the far reaches of the universe?an exciting time travel that begins with the incredibly hot fireball of the Big Bang roughly 13.8 billion years ago and ends in distant eons with its cold, dark demise. In between lie the times in which extensive structures, galaxies, stars, and planets form. As the field of astrophysics and cosmology experiences a “golden age” due to larger telescopes, faster computers, and more sophisticated algorithms, fundamental changes are taking place in our understanding of space and time and of the origin and future of our universe. Hasinger thoroughly explains these fascinating revelations and describes the methods utilized in modern astrophysics.

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In Volume 20 of The Chronicles of Canada series, we explore the intrepid explorers who braved the stunning yet perilous Canadian Arctic in search of the fabled Northwest Passage. This captivating installment brings to life the extraordinary journeys of Samuel Hearne, Sir Alexander Mackenzie, and Sir John Franklin, weaving together their heroic narratives into a thrilling adventure. Join us as we uncover their trials, triumphs, and the spirit of exploration that drove them into the icy unknown. (Summary by TriciaG)