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The epic stories of our planet's 4.54-billion-year history are written in strata―ages-old remnants of ancient seafloors, desert dunes, and riverbeds striping landscapes around the world. In this brilliantly original debut work, science writer Laura Poppick decodes strata to lead us on a journey through four global transformations that made our lives on Earth possible: the first accumulations of oxygen in the atmosphere; the deep freezes of "Snowball Earth"; the rise of mud on land and accompanying proliferation of plants; and the dinosaurs' reign on a hothouse planet.

In How Flowers Made Our World, biologist David Haskell redefines our understanding of flowers, casting them as powerful revolutionaries at the heart of Earth's story. Far from being mere ornaments, flowers have shaped the very fabric of life on our planet. When they first evolved, they triggered a cascade of biodiversity, transforming oceans, creating new habitats, and even altering the climate. Their beauty turned adversaries into allies, and their adaptability turned environmental upheavals into opportunities for renewal.

Join engineer Lucy Rogers in the timeless tradition of stargazers, cloud watchers, and dreamers – and let the skies inspire you. In Up, inventor and engineer Dr Lucy Rogers explores the beauty, science, and surprises of the world above. Join her on a marvelous adventure through a kite market in India, creep through the Borneo jungle to witness millions of bats pour out of a cave at dusk, venture to Tornado Alley to chase the raw power of storms, and journey to Mexico to stand in awe of a total solar eclipse.

Dawn Again takes listeners along Doniga's journey from unsettled teen to immersive nature school student to wildlife tracker to a cattlewoman on a mission to save the food system through regenerative agricultural practices that restore the soil and other non-human elements of the planet.

Transform your backyard into a hummingbird paradise with this comprehensive guide that reveals everything you need to know about attracting, feeding, and enjoying these extraordinary creatures. Whether you're a beginner bird watcher or an experienced nature enthusiast, this book provides expert insights that will revolutionize your hummingbird experience.

Unearth the Secrets of the Deep! Colossal Squid: The Deep-Sea Giants of the Southern Ocean is your definitive guide to one of the ocean’s most mysterious and awe-inspiring creatures—Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni. Dive beneath the ice-covered waters of the Southern Ocean and discover a world few have seen, filled with massive tentacles, dinner-plate-sized eyes, and behaviors that continue to baffle marine scientists.

In this spellbinding debut, Cathy Haynes goes in search of the many lost ways – so familiar to our ancestors – that nature marks time. On this journey, we'll discover that to devote an evening to tracing the stars might help us savor the fullness of the moment; and to notice that the daily routines of swallows and blackbirds could bring us forms of companionship that lift us out of narrow human concerns.

In Beauty of the Beasts, Jo Wimpenny challenges our perceptions of 'good' species and sets the record straight about those we label 'pests', 'scavengers' and 'predators'. While it may be tempting to imagine a more pleasant world devoid of animals that scare and repulse us, Jo explains why losing them would devastate many ecosystems, encouraging all of us to appreciate these animals for what they are and the vital roles they fulfil for all life on Earth.

This book highlights significant contributions to animal studies and animal rights activism regarding the total liberation of all life on Earth for more peaceful non/human coexistence. Exploring Topics in Non/human Coexistence serves as a unifying platform for individuals from diverse backgrounds who share a common goal of achieving total liberation and fostering coexistence between humans and nonhumans beyond the confines of our shared planet.

Weathercaster “Nor’Easter" Nick Pittman tells his heartfelt story of learning to embrace the unpredictable and turn rainy days into opportunities.

A disenchanted walk through the afterlives of colonialism across London and LA, Unsafe illuminates the effects of capitalism on those who live at its sharp end. Situated in the midst of a reckoning with a politics of enclosure, Unsafe is an immersive meditation on place, the body, nature and the self.

Ilya Kolmanovsky is a scientist-turned-storyteller. Once he studied animal evolution, now he makes a podcast about what science can teach us — human beings — about ourselves. From strange creatures that mirror human nature to the real people behind discoveries, THE NAKED MOLE RAT uncovers the unexpected connections between science and our lives. This is a podcast by Libo/Libo. Visit our website: https://libolibo.me/ Contact us: nakedmolerat@libolibo.me

Diese Serie taucht ein in die Geschichte von SchweizMobil: Wie aus der revolutionären Idee einer Handvoll Velo-Enthusiast:innen und politisch aktiver Grüner aus Olten ein Netzwerk von Velorouten entstand – heute bestehend aus 123 Routen mit insgesamt fast 12’000 Kilometern. Gemeinsam mit Historiker Roger Sidler und wichtigen Wegbereiter:innen von damals zeichnen wir, auch anhand von Archivaufnahmen, den Weg von den Anfängen der Solothurner Radwanderwege über das «Veloland Schweiz» bis hin zum heutigen SchweizMobil nach. Unter dessen Dach haben sich heute neun Mobilitätsformen ...

Den 26. december 2004 sidder de på en lille café og har netop bestilt morgenmad, da en mand kommer farende ind i caféen, mens han råber og vifter febrilsk med armene. I de efterfølgende minutter oplever Rikke sit livs mareridt – en kamp om liv og død. Tsunamien er fortællingen om den naturkatastrofe, som ramte store dele af Asien, fortalt af Rikke Wang, der oplevede katastrofen helt tæt på.

Heilsame Klänge für Tiere II - Vollendung, Loslassen, Neubeginn sind einzigartige Klangschalen-Kompositionen, die nervösen, kranken, älteren und alten Tieren helfen loszulassen, wenn sie in die Vollendungsphase ihres Lebens gehen. Die Tiere nennen dieses Ereignis nie Sterben oder Tod, sondern sie sprechen von Vollendung und von der "anderen Geburt".

Heilsame Klänge für Tiere sind zwei einzigartige Klangschalen-Kompositionen, die bei kleinen und großen Tieren tief entspannend wirken: In Stresssituationen, bei Ängsten und Krankheit werden sie ebenso eingesetzt, wie bei Autofahrten, bei Konflikten in Tierheimen und Ställen, aber auch bei der Therapie in Tierpraxen und Kliniken. Die Mutterton-Komposition wirkt ungemein entspannend, angstlösend und beruhigend. Die Rudelton-Komposition harmonisiert das Miteinander der Tiere; löst Blockaden bei zänkischem oder einzelgängerischem Verhalten.

Danmarks største teknologimedie Ingeniøren undersøger i Ingeniøren DOX de vigtigste temaer og strømninger inden for teknologi. Sæsonerne åbner ellers svært tilgængelige teknologiske emner og giver dig dybdegående viden, så du kan navigere i de teknologiske strømninger, som på godt og ondt påvirker samfundet i dag.

Forever? Aging, Science, and the Search for Longevity is a six-part exploration into one of humanity's most pressing questions: why do we age, and can we do anything about it? Hosted by AI personality Ezra Wade, the series combines cutting-edge scientific research with cultural anthropology, biotech investigation, and ethical inquiry. From the molecular mechanisms that drive cellular aging to the traditional societies where centenarians thrive, from promising anti-aging technologies to the societal implications of extended lifespans, Forever? offers a comprehensive, witty, and ...

Para saber qué lugar tiene la ciencia en los grandes debates de hoy, presentamos a Macarena Rojas y Fernando Ortiz en "La sociedad de la Ciencia". Aquí abordamos el quehacer de la academia y cómo esta conversa en los distintos espacios de nuestra sociedad. Escucha Radio Usach en la 94.5 FM 📻 o en www.diariousach.cl. Síguenos en @radiousach y puedes vernos en la señal de 50.2 TVD 📺

Great Sierra Waters, the Eastern Slope is a definitive study of the Truckee River, but also includes the Owens and the East Walker. It's a serious fly-fishing book that shows you how to fish these rivers, what to use as far as fly patterns, and how to tie them for your greatest success.