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From Aristotle to Einstein, An Incomplete Theory takes us on a riveting journey through time, making pit stops at the lives of many exceptional individuals whose insightful work is the foundation of the physical science we know today. Free from equations, this book unlocks the vault of human knowledge with no assumption of scientific background on the part of the listener. It tells and weaves together the stories behind some of history’s greatest thinkers and scientific discoveries.

In Why Are We Like This? science journalist Zoe Kean takes us behind the scenes of the evolutionary paradoxes that make up life on this planet. Exploring with scientists, whether freezing in Tasmanian sleet or in a laboratory of sleeping sharks in North Queensland, we see how these evolutionary mysteries might just uncover the secrets of a better life for humans and the creatures we share the planet with.

Dos gregos antigos aos alquimistas modernos dos séculos XX e XXI, o professor e químico inglês Tim James apresenta uma história surpreendentemente acessível sobre a busca da humanidade pelos elementos químicos e a engenhosa forma que se criou para classificá-los. A química não é um...

في معظم التخصصات العلمية، يسود فهم بأن الفرضية المثبتة يمكن قبولها بصفتها "حقيقة" علمية، ولكن إلى أن تستطيع نظرية جديدة دحضها وتقديم نموذج جديد. وبهذه الطريقة يتطور العلم ويتسع نطاقه، إذ تحل الأفكار الجديدة محل القديمة. لكن الاستثناء هنا هو علم الرياضيات، حيث إنه بمجرد إثبات صحة المبرهنة (تقديم برهانها)، فإنها تظل صحيحة بشكل دائم، ولا يمكن دحضها. في الواقع، على الرغم من انتماء الرياضيات إلى العلوم بالمعنى الأوسع؛ لاحتوائها على المعرفة المنهجية والمعادلاتية، فإنها تختلف اختلافًا كبيرًا عن العلوم الطبيعية، التي تبحث في الكون المادي. وفي حين تجمع العلوم الطبيعية أدلة تجريبية لابتكار

For fans of accessible and fun popular science comes an exploration of evolution’s quirkiest puzzles and most enduring mysteries. Why do cats live longer than dogs? Why do bees have yellow stripes? Why can we smell a skunk from a mile away? Such questions can be seen as puzzles about...

The Essential Einstein: Public Writings presents a rich selection of Einstein's humanistic writings drawn from a diverse array of materials he sanctioned for publication during his lifetime. Distinct from previous collections, this incisive book presents previously excerpted works in their entirety, including key articles, lectures, and speeches.

The International Bestseller 'Entertaining, unorthodox and highly readable' – Professor Ian Stewart FRS, bestselling co-author of The Science of Discworld 'A physics book unlike any other. The scope, depth and artistry are breathtaking' – John Preskill, theoretical physicist and Feynman...

Space Race 2.0 has started, and the winner—America or Communist China—will define the future of humanity. The space race was a critical determining factor in the Cold War. After its Sputnik miracle, the Soviets’ loss of the race to the Moon undermined the international mystique of Communism and crushed the USSR’s dreams of world domination. America’s wildly successful Apollo program, by sharp contrast, brought America global glory and prestige—along with a plethora of “miracle technologies” that accelerated economic growth and strengthened US national security for half a century.

En este libro, el lector hallará las respuestas que da la ciencia a algunos de los enigmas, leyendas, mitos y misterios que han acompañado a los pueblos durante generaciones. Pero también topará con fabulosas historias de biología, medicina, microbiología, zoología, psiquiatría y de otras muchas áreas científicas que han intervenido para resolver los galimatías y decolorarlos hasta dejarlos diáfanos.

Brought to you by Penguin. Embark on a captivating journey beyond Earth, from the dawn of human space exploration, through the untold story of the Mercury and Gemini missions When we think of the history of space exploration, we can’t help but think of the Apollo missions and Neil...

Free Creations of the Human Mind: The Worlds of Albert Einstein presents a concise and nuanced account of Einstein's life and work embedded in his intellectual and social contexts. His life is interconnected with so many of the important political and intellectual movements of his era—Zionism, pacifism, Nazism, nuclear weapons, philosophy, civil rights, McCarthyism, the League of Nations, and substantial discoveries in epochal theories of special relativity and quantum theory.

Brought to you by Penguin. From the celebrated author of The Ends of the World, an epic biography of the molecule that made – and could now break – everything we know All life is made from CO2 . It was there at earth’s birth, and throughout evolution. It has kept our planet habitable for...

Through a unique mix of personal stories, the exploration of global issues, science, and even humor, Bharmal uses physics to explain the social and political interactions that affect us all. From the physics of getting fired to using chaos theory to predict civilisation-level catastrophes, The Art of Physics helps answer some of the most important questions facing our lives and society today.

Brought to you by Penguin. Antibiotics: one of humanity’s greatest achievements – but invented by microbes. An epic narrative of discovery and innovation – but also of extraction and exploitation. This is the spellbinding story of how we have burned through the fossil fuels of medicine...

Voici une histoire radicalement nouvelle de l'énergie qui montre l’étrangeté fondamentale de la notion de transition. Elle explique comment matières et énergies sont reliées entre elles, croissent ensemble, s’accumulent et s’empilent les unes sur les autres. Pourquoi la notion de transition énergétique s’est-elle alors imposée ? Comment ce futur sans passé est-il devenu, à partir des années 1970, celui des gouvernements, des entreprises et des experts, bref, le futur des gens raisonnables ?

Nikola Tesla was one of history’s greatest scientists, and though he is best known for his pioneering work with electricity, the fact that he is mostly remembered solely for that actually does a disservice to his legacy.

Discover the ultimate trivia collection to ignite your curiosity and captivate your conversations, all without the overwhelm of misinformation! Are you constantly on the hunt for fresh facts to fuel your love of learning? Do you crave trivia gems that transform ordinary exchanges into captivating conversations? If you’re nodding, this brain-boosting guide is exactly what you need!

Este libro desentierra la historia de la Plaga de Justiniano, una pandemia que arrasó el Imperio Bizantino y más allá, devastando comunidades y alterando el curso de la historia. Desde sus orígenes y propagación hasta su impacto social y político, este relato ofrece una exploración...

هذا ليس كتابا في الخيال العلمي، ولكنه كتاب في العلم تتجاوز آفاقه الخيال. العلم سوف يمكننا من إعادة تشكيل الكون على النحو الذي يناسبنا، ولم لا؟ فإذا قُدِّر...

Bequemer als mit diesem Hörbuch können Sie profundes Wissen nicht aufsaugen! Bestsellerautor Bill Bryson nimmt uns hier mit auf eine atemberaubende Reise durch die Naturwissenschaften: Er erklärt uns den Himmel und die Erde, die Sterne und die Meere, und nicht zuletzt die...