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Growth and Decay of Coral Reefs: Fifty Years of Learning describes how coral reefs have alternately flourished and declined over the last fifty years and the dynamics of these changes. The study is based on recordings at thirty different locations along the Sudanese coast, visited by the author...

The question "what came first?" has shaped human thought since its earliest stirrings, from theological first principles to the search for base reality in simulation theory. This demand for ultimate origins appears so natural that it goes unnoticed, like air supporting breath without announcing itself. But what if this demand contains a hidden error? Boris Kriger's groundbreaking work argues that for certain closed hierarchical structures, the question of primary foundation is not merely unanswered—it is unanswerable.

Un ensayo clarificador sobre las diferentes consecuencias que la evolución ha tenido en mujeres y hombres. Este libro fascinante se adentra en el concepto del sexo desde un punto de vista evolutivo y netamente femenino. El gran invento que fue la reproducción sexual supuso el tributo, en el...

Even as a very young child, Simon King was passionate about the natural world. Expressed in a variety of ways, from keeping faintly rotting animal parts in his underwear drawer (as a 10-year-old), to making several hundred films about wildlife, his enduring interest in all things wild and free...

In this new collection of bite-size pop science essays, bestselling author, chemistry professor, and radio broadcaster Dr. Joe Schwarcz shows that you can find science virtually anywhere you look. And the closer you look, the more fascinating it becomes.

Entfessle das Wunder der Neuzeit und erschaffe ein außergewöhnliches Leben! In meinem Meisterwerk "Psychoepigenetik - das Wunder der Neuzeit" enthülle ich die unglaubliche Macht deines Geistes und die Verbindung zu deinem Körper. Erfahre, wie du durch die bahnbrechende Wissenschaft der Psychoepigenetik deine DNA aktivierst und dein Leben transformierst.

Más pertinente que nunca, esta historia de los microbios, las bacterias y cómo la enfermedad afecta nuestra vida cotidiana y la prosperidad de nuestras sociedades no ha dejado de fascinar a quien se adentra en ella desde que se publicó por primera vez, hace ya unos cuantos años. Los superhéroes aquí son los científicos, bacteriólogos, médicos y técnicos médicos, que descubrieron los microbios e inventaron las vacunas para contrarrestarlos. De Kruif revela descubrimientos que ahora parecen simples, pero que han sido fundamentales para la humanidad.

In recent years, eating insects has gained popularity, with many people exploring the culinary and nutritional benefits of entomophagy (the practice of eating insects). Among the various insects being farmed and consumed, crickets have emerged as a frontrunner, boasting an impressive nutritional profile and surprisingly delicious flavor. So, why should you consider adding crickets to your diet?

40 Wochen dauert es, bis ein menschliches Baby im Bauch der Mutter heranwächst. Anna Blix schaut sich diese Zeitspanne der menschlichen Schwangerschaft an und stellt parallel dazu in jeder dieser Wochen andere Lebewesen vor, die gerade ihre Nachkommen zur Welt bringen. So hat das Bakterium E...

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.

INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER A charming and eye-opening exploration of the special relationship between humans and chickens from Sy Montgomery, “one of our finest chroniclers of the natural world” (The New York Times). For more than two decades, Sy Montgomery—whose The Soul of an Octopus...

From entomologist Barrett Klein comes a buzz-worthy exploration of the many ways insects have affected human society, history, and culture Insects surround us. They fuel life on Earth through their roles as pollinators, predators, and prey, but rarely do we consider the outsize influence they...

This program is read by the author. Seven Deadly Sins will explore the underlying nature of the seven deadly sins, their neuroscientific and psychological basis, and their origin in our genes. Gluttony. Greed. Sloth. Pride. Envy. Lust. Anger. These are The Seven Deadly Sins, the vices of...

This audiobook narrated by Katherine Fenton gives a sweeping account of male nurturing, explaining how and why men are biologically transformed when they care for babies.

Unravel the enigmatic depths of Albert Einstein's mind in "Ideas and Opinions." This captivating collection, compiled by the master himself, unveils his diverse perspectives on science, philosophy, social issues, and even religion. Delve into the workings of relativity, ponder his nuanced views on faith, and journey with him as he advocates for peace, justice, and societal transformation.

From a New York Times bestselling nature writer comes a celebration of what goes on outside in the dark, from blooming moon gardens to nocturnal salamanders, from glowing foxfire and synchronous fireflies that blink in unison like an orchestra of light. In this glorious celebration of the night...

L’esistenza di pianeti abitabili all’esterno del Sistema solare è ormai certa e gli scienziati sono convinti che presto scopriremo forme di vita extraterrestri; ma siamo davvero pronti per il primo contatto con gli alieni, visto che la nostra fantasia continua a essere popolata dalle creature fantastiche e inquietanti generate nel nostro immaginario dai romanzi e film di fantascienza? Per Arik Kershenbaum dobbiamo partire da ciò che sappiamo della vita sul nostro pianeta: il modo in cui sono fatti gli organismi terrestri può dirci come potrebbero essere fatti i viventi degli altri mondi.

Microscopic organisms are as important to plant growth as water and light. Microbe Science for Gardeners highlights the essential role of microbes in plant biosystems and soil health, provides practical how-to gardening advice for enhancing plant microbiomes, and debunks common gardening myths.

Sommes nous seuls dans l'Univers ? Un grand scientifique français nous apporte des éléments de réflexion pour répondre à cette question fondamentale. Cette quête se concentre avant tout sur la chimie du carbone et sur l'eau, les ingrédients à partir desquels la vie s'est développée sur terre. Les exobiologistes sont donc les " sourciers de l'espace " et leurs candidats dans le système solaire sont Mars et les lunes de Jupiter et de Saturne. Ils scrutent également les exo-planètes récemment découvertes hors du système solaire.

La colonisation de la planète. Les micro-organismes vivants sont présents à la surface du globe depuis environ 3,8 milliards d'années. Ils ont progressivement colonisé toute la planète, s'adaptant par mutations et associations à tous les milieux et évoluant vers des formes plus sophistiquées. Notre dépendance vis à vis des bactéries Les bactéries sont à l'origine de l'accumulation de l'oxygène dans l'atmosphère, ouvrant ainsi la voie à de nouvelles formes de vie plus complexes et finalement à l'espèce humaine.