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Richard Garwin was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama Called a "true genius" by Enrico Fermi, Richard Garwin has influenced modern life in far-reaching ways, yet he is hardly known outside the physics community. This is the first biography of one of America's...

In 1957, 6,000 scientists from 66 nations achieved the impossible: they erased political borders for 18 months to unlock Earth's greatest mysteries—and changed science forever. The International Geophysical Year (IGY) of 1957 marked humanity's first unified effort to understand our planet...

What if the great discoveries of science came in the “wrong” order? The Laws of Thermodynamics were discovered well after the creation of algebra, classical physics, and chemistry, but are perhaps much more important to our basic understanding of the universe. This flawed chronology led to a...

Quantum theory is the bedrock of contemporary physics and the basis of understanding matter in its tiniest dimensions and the vast universe as a whole. But for many, the theory remains an impenetrable enigma. Now, two physicists seek to remedy this situation by both drawing on their scientific...

From the creator of the YouTube sensation “History of the Universe” comes a story billions of years in the making—the cosmic journey of a single atom from the present moment all the way back to the Big Bang All matter originated, as far as we can tell, 13.7 billion years ago in the Big...

Journey into the enigmatic life and enduring legacy of Pythagoras, the philosopher-mystic whose teachings shaped the intellectual and ritual traditions of humanity. Born on the island of Samos around 570 BCE, Pythagoras transcended the boundaries of his time, blending mathematics, music, and philosophy into a cohesive vision of the cosmos governed by harmony and universal code. Through travels that spanned Egypt, Babylon, and India, Pythagoras encountered and synthesized the profound wisdom of ancient civilizations.

One of Bill Gates's Top Five Book Recommendations The wondrous and illuminating story of humankind's quest to discover the fundamentals of chemistry, culminating in Mendeleyev's dream of the Periodic Table. In 1869 Russian scientist Dmitri Mendeleyev was puzzling over a way to bring order to the...

Enter the mysterious world of sixteenth-century science, where astronomers and alchemists shared laboratories. In 1543, Nicolaus Copernicus declared the earth revolved around the Sun, overturning centuries of scholastic presumption. A new age was coming into view—one guided by observation...

This book is about today's world's number one problem and about how it desensitises and dehumanises our society. How can we stop damages occurring from the unseen area of human-kind's attention? Lightning strike on an oak tree!

An intimate exploratory tour of Stephen Hawking's office, providing a unique insight into the mind of a genius, the things that inspired him and explanations of his seminal theories. A behind-the scenes tour of the inner sanctum of one of the world's most prominent scientific thinkers. In 2021...

Exploring more than 80 of the world's most scientific theories and big ideas across the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, geology, and math, this book offers a fascinating look at the history of science. Discover how Galileo worked out his scientific theories of motion and...

WINNER OF THE 2020 LANE ANDERSON AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2020 RBC TAYLOR PRIZE From one of the world's most engaging science journalists, a groundbreaking and wonder-filled look at the hidden things that shape our lives in unexpected and sometimes dangerous ways. Our naked eyes see only a thin...

Brought to you by Penguin. Tuberculosis has been entwined with humanity for millennia. Once romanticized as a malady of poets, today tuberculosis is a disease of poverty that walks the trails of injustice and inequity we blazed for it. In 2019, John Green met Henry, a young tuberculosis patient...

Nas dez aulas de A ciência na ficção científica: de viagens interestelares a viagens no tempo, Erin Macdonald entrelaça a ciência e as conquistas da imaginação para revelar a verdade por trás das nossas histórias favoritas e mostrar o que o futuro pode nos reservar. Desde viagens mais rápidas do que a luz até viagens no tempo, a ficção científica expande as barreiras das possibilidades. A humanidade está estendendo os limites da ciência enquanto procura voar entre as estrelas.

One of our most brilliant, acclaimed novelists turns to nonfiction with a mind-expanding, slyly humorous personal exploration of the scientific imagination. In Lives of the Scientists: or, How to Predict the End of the World, Rivka Galchen offers a profound and playful exploration of the lives...

The untold story of an iconic river, from its origins to its possible futures on a rapidly warming planet The Nile River has captivated explorers and scientists for centuries, and its age and origins have been the subject of intense speculation since at least the days of Herodotus. The Nile...

Master the awe of solar and lunar eclipses with this accessible astronomy guide for curious stargazers. Whether you are unwinding on a daily commute or preparing for a backyard skywatching adventure with family, you can effortlessly transform casual curiosity into confident understanding...

Explore the extreme environment of our solar system's smallest planet in this accessible astronomy guide. Perfect for an awe-inspiring commute, this fascinating journey transforms a distant point of light into a richly detailed rocky world. Feel your curiosity ignite as you navigate blistering...

Trace the awe-inspiring history of astronomy, from ancient stargazing to the frontiers of modern deep space exploration. Perfect for a relaxing evening listen or an educational commute, this accessible science journey skips the complex math. Instead, it focuses on the profound wonder that drove...

Journey to the edge of the solar system to unlock the awe-inspiring science of ice giants and deep space mysteries. Whether you are transforming a mundane daily commute into an interstellar voyage or unwinding at home with a profound curiosity for the cosmos, this educational adventure brings...