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Book of Why, The

The New Science of Cause and Effect

de Judea Pearl, Dana Mackenzie ...

Narrado por Mel Foster ...

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15 hora 14 minutos

How the study of causality revolutionized science and the world"Correlation does not imply causation." This mantra has been invoked by scientists for decades, and has led to a virtual prohibition on causal talk. But today, that taboo is dead. The causal revolution, sparked by Judea Pearl and his colleagues, has cut through a century of confusion and placed causality--the study of cause and effect- ... Leer más

$44.99 USD

How the study of causality revolutionized science and the world"Correlation does not imply causation." This mantra has been invoked by scientists for decades, and has led to a virtual prohibition on causal talk. But today, that taboo is dead. The causal revolution, sparked by Judea Pearl and his colleagues, has cut through a century of confusion and placed causality--the study of cause and effect-
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Liquid Rules

The Delightful & Dangerous Substances that Flow Through Our Lives

de Mark Miodownik ...

Narrado por Michael Page ...

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7 hora 16 minutos

A Physics Today Best Book of 2019Finalist for the Royal Society Insight Investment Science Book Prize Sometimes explosive, often delicious, occasionally poisonous, and always fascinating: the New York Times bestselling author of Stuff Matters offers an "entertaining discussion of the various ways our lives are enriched by fluids” (The Wall Street Journal).We know that we need water to survive, and ... Leer más

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A Physics Today Best Book of 2019Finalist for the Royal Society Insight Investment Science Book Prize Sometimes explosive, often delicious, occasionally poisonous, and always fascinating: the New York Times bestselling author of Stuff Matters offers an "entertaining discussion of the various ways our lives are enriched by fluids” (The Wall Street Journal).We know that we need water to survive, and
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Monkeys, Myths, and Molecules

Separating Fact from Fiction, and the Science of Everyday Life

de Dr. Joe Schwarcz ...

Narrado por Garrett Goodison ...

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8 hora 51 minutos

A healthy dose of scientific skepticism in the information age, from bestselling author Dr. Joe SchwarzThe internet is a powerful beast; no matter what question you may have, the answer is just a few keystrokes away. But with so many sources available, and so many conflicting answers, how do you know what information is reliable? In Monkeys, Myths, and Molecules, Dr. Joe Schwarcz takes a critical ... Leer más

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A healthy dose of scientific skepticism in the information age, from bestselling author Dr. Joe SchwarzThe internet is a powerful beast; no matter what question you may have, the answer is just a few keystrokes away. But with so many sources available, and so many conflicting answers, how do you know what information is reliable? In Monkeys, Myths, and Molecules, Dr. Joe Schwarcz takes a critical
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Is That a Fact?

Frauds, Quacks, and the Real Science of Everyday Life

de Dr. Joe Schwarcz ...

Narrado por Garrett Goodison ...

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9 hora 31 minutos

Dr. Joe Schwarcz takes on the quacks and doles out the facts in this eye-opening look at the science around usEat this and live to 100. Don’t, and die. Today, hyperboles dominate the media, which makes parsing science from fiction an arduous task when deciding what to eat, what chemicals to avoid, and what’s best for the environment. In Is That a Fact?, bestselling author Dr. Joe Schwarcz ... Leer más

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Dr. Joe Schwarcz takes on the quacks and doles out the facts in this eye-opening look at the science around usEat this and live to 100. Don’t, and die. Today, hyperboles dominate the media, which makes parsing science from fiction an arduous task when deciding what to eat, what chemicals to avoid, and what’s best for the environment. In Is That a Fact?, bestselling author Dr. Joe Schwarcz
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Infectious

Pathogens and How We Fight Them

de John S. Tregoning ...

Narrado por Mike Cooper ...

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9 hora 35 minutos

The subject of infection and how to fight it grows more urgent every day. How do pathogens cause disease? And what tools can we give our bodies to do battle? Dr. John S. Tregoning has dedicated his career to answering these questions. Infectious uncovers fascinating success stories in immunology and virology, making this book not only a vital overview of infection but also a hopeful history of ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

The subject of infection and how to fight it grows more urgent every day. How do pathogens cause disease? And what tools can we give our bodies to do battle? Dr. John S. Tregoning has dedicated his career to answering these questions. Infectious uncovers fascinating success stories in immunology and virology, making this book not only a vital overview of infection but also a hopeful history of
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Resilience

Why Things Bounce Back

de Anne Marie Healy, Andrew Zolli ...

Narrado por Sean Runnette ...

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11 hora 8 minutos

Katrina. Haiti. BP. Fukushima. The Great Recession. Those are just a few of the catastrophic disruptions the world has endured in recent years. As we try to respond to such crises, key questions arise: What causes one system to break under great stress and another to rebound? How much change can a complex system absorb while still retaining its purpose and function? What characteristics make it ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

Katrina. Haiti. BP. Fukushima. The Great Recession. Those are just a few of the catastrophic disruptions the world has endured in recent years. As we try to respond to such crises, key questions arise: What causes one system to break under great stress and another to rebound? How much change can a complex system absorb while still retaining its purpose and function? What characteristics make it
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Pseudoscience

A Very Short Introduction

de Michael D. Gordin ...

Narrado por Kyle Snyder ...

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3 hora 19 minutos

Everyone has heard of the term "pseudoscience," typically used to describe something that looks like science, but is somehow false, misleading, or unproven. Given the virulence of contemporary disputes over the denial of climate change and anti-vaccination movements—both of which display allegations of "pseudoscience" on all sides—there is a clear need to better understand issues of scientific ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

Everyone has heard of the term "pseudoscience," typically used to describe something that looks like science, but is somehow false, misleading, or unproven. Given the virulence of contemporary disputes over the denial of climate change and anti-vaccination movements—both of which display allegations of "pseudoscience" on all sides—there is a clear need to better understand issues of scientific
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Science of Everyday Objects: The Hidden Physics, Chemistry, and Biology Behind the Things You Touch All Day

de Daniel Mercer ...

Narrado por Daniel Mercer ...

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1 horas 55 minutos

Transform your daily commute into a mind-expanding popular science journey through the hidden physics of reality. By following a single ordinary day, this awe-inspiring exploration reveals the complex biological and chemical forces secretly powering your morning routine and evening relaxation.Leave behind dry equations and embrace a fascinating, educational adventure that turns mundane household ... Leer más

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Transform your daily commute into a mind-expanding popular science journey through the hidden physics of reality. By following a single ordinary day, this awe-inspiring exploration reveals the complex biological and chemical forces secretly powering your morning routine and evening relaxation.Leave behind dry equations and embrace a fascinating, educational adventure that turns mundane household
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Если кто-то его создаст – все погибнут. Почему сверхчеловеческий ИИ уничтожит нас всех

de Элиезер Юдковский, Нейт Соарс ...

Narrado por Вадим Прохоров ...

Series series Corpus.
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7 hora 11 minutos

Почему искусственный сверхинтеллект уничтожит человечество? И можно ли это предотвратить? В 2023 году сотни видных деятелей в области искусственного интеллекта подписали открытое письмо, предупреждающее о серьезной угрозе для человечества. Но компании и страны все равно спешат создать машины умнее человека. И мир совершенно не готов к тому, что произойдет дальше. Несколько десятилетий двое ... Leer más

$11.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Почему искусственный сверхинтеллект уничтожит человечество? И можно ли это предотвратить? В 2023 году сотни видных деятелей в области искусственного интеллекта подписали открытое письмо, предупреждающее о серьезной угрозе для человечества. Но компании и страны все равно спешат создать машины умнее человека. И мир совершенно не готов к тому, что произойдет дальше. Несколько десятилетий двое
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On Rumours

How Falsehoods Spread, Why We Believe Them, What Can Be Done

de Cass R. Sunstein ...

Narrado por William Hope ...

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2 hora 59 minutos

Rumours are as old as human history, but with the rise of the internet it's now possible to spread stories about anyone, anywhere, instantly. In the 2008 US election many Americans believed Barack Obama was a Muslim. The conspiracy theory book 9/11: The Big Lie has become a bestseller. Hearsay has fuelled economic boom and bust - so much so that in many places it's now a crime to circulate false ... Leer más

$10.05 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Rumours are as old as human history, but with the rise of the internet it's now possible to spread stories about anyone, anywhere, instantly. In the 2008 US election many Americans believed Barack Obama was a Muslim. The conspiracy theory book 9/11: The Big Lie has become a bestseller. Hearsay has fuelled economic boom and bust - so much so that in many places it's now a crime to circulate false
... Leer más
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Principles of Economics by Alfred Marshall

de ALFRED MARSHALL ...

Narrado por KERSTIN LOPEGA ...

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6 hora 18 minutos

The principles of economics are the foundational concepts that explain how people, businesses, and governments manage scarce resources to satisfy unlimited wants. Most modern introductions, such as the one found in Gregory Mankiw's Principles of Economics, categorize these ideas into three main levels of analysis. ... Leer más

$12.90 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The principles of economics are the foundational concepts that explain how people, businesses, and governments manage scarce resources to satisfy unlimited wants. Most modern introductions, such as the one found in Gregory Mankiw's Principles of Economics, categorize these ideas into three main levels of analysis.
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Mission to Mars

My Vision for Space Exploration

de Buzz Aldrin, Leonard David ...

Narrado por John Pruden ...

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4 hora 47 minutos

Legendary "space statesman" Buzz Aldrin speaks out as a vital advocate for the continuing quest to push the boundaries of the universe as we know it. As a pioneering astronaut who set foot on the moon during mankind's first landing with Apollo 11—and an aerospace engineer who designed an orbital rendezvous technique critical to future planetary landings—Aldrin has a vision, and in Mission to Mars ... Leer más

$16.95 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Legendary "space statesman" Buzz Aldrin speaks out as a vital advocate for the continuing quest to push the boundaries of the universe as we know it. As a pioneering astronaut who set foot on the moon during mankind's first landing with Apollo 11—and an aerospace engineer who designed an orbital rendezvous technique critical to future planetary landings—Aldrin has a vision, and in Mission to Mars
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Comprendre et Utiliser les Technologies

de Eric Giegelmann ...

Narrado por Voix Numérique Florian G ...

Series Audiolibro 58 - Technologie, IA et futur
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3 hora 4 minutos

Ce livre audio est narré par une voix numérique.Comprendre et Utiliser les TechnologiesAuteur : Eric Giegelmann Et si la technologie n’était pas qu’un outil... mais un miroir de l’humanité ?Dans un monde où les écrans dictent nos gestes, où l’intelligence artificielle apprend à penser, où la frontière entre l’homme et la machine s’efface peu à peu, Eric Giegelmann nous invite à réfléchir :la ... Leer más

$2.00 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Ce livre audio est narré par une voix numérique.Comprendre et Utiliser les TechnologiesAuteur : Eric Giegelmann Et si la technologie n’était pas qu’un outil... mais un miroir de l’humanité ?Dans un monde où les écrans dictent nos gestes, où l’intelligence artificielle apprend à penser, où la frontière entre l’homme et la machine s’efface peu à peu, Eric Giegelmann nous invite à réfléchir :la
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Bèta voor alfa's

de Diederik Jekel ...

Narrado por Diederik Jekel ...

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7 hora 12 minutos

Diederik Jekel legt in Bèta voor alfa’s de belangrijkste natuur- en sterrenkundige problemen uit aan de hand van voorbeelden die iedereen kan begrijpen en herkennen: het snoertje van een koptelefoon, een voorbijrijdende auto, sneeuwvlokjes, een kam, het weerbericht en de kracht van de liefde. Wetenschap, en dan vooral de bètawetenschap, kan onveranderlijk op ontzag rekenen, en zelfs op wat vrees. ... Leer más

$22.12 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Diederik Jekel legt in Bèta voor alfa’s de belangrijkste natuur- en sterrenkundige problemen uit aan de hand van voorbeelden die iedereen kan begrijpen en herkennen: het snoertje van een koptelefoon, een voorbijrijdende auto, sneeuwvlokjes, een kam, het weerbericht en de kracht van de liefde. Wetenschap, en dan vooral de bètawetenschap, kan onveranderlijk op ontzag rekenen, en zelfs op wat vrees.
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Ordinary Differential Equations in the Real World: Intuitive, Application‑First Models for Science, Engineering, and Everyday Systems

de Christopher Nolan ...

Narrado por Christopher Nolan ...

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1 horas 51 minutos

Master applied math without dry formulas through intuitive science and engineering models you can easily visualize. Perfect for an educational commute or focused study session, this conversational guide transforms intimidating calculus concepts into accessible, everyday logic. Forget rote memorization and discover the hidden rhythms controlling everything from cooling coffee to fluctuating bank ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Master applied math without dry formulas through intuitive science and engineering models you can easily visualize. Perfect for an educational commute or focused study session, this conversational guide transforms intimidating calculus concepts into accessible, everyday logic. Forget rote memorization and discover the hidden rhythms controlling everything from cooling coffee to fluctuating bank
... Leer más
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Chain Reaction

How Chemistry Shapes Us and Our World

de Ijeoma Uchegbu ...

Narrado por Ijeoma Uchegbu ...

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10 hora 47 minutos

By one of the world’s leading chemists, an entertaining and revealing tour of the chemical bonds that shape our everyday lives and provide the infrastructure for our chaotic world.We all have a relationship with chemistry. Bonds between molecules, forged and broken in the blink of an eye, underpin everything from the food we eat and the clothes we wear to the ways we treat illnesses and construct ... Leer más

$28.99 USD

By one of the world’s leading chemists, an entertaining and revealing tour of the chemical bonds that shape our everyday lives and provide the infrastructure for our chaotic world.We all have a relationship with chemistry. Bonds between molecules, forged and broken in the blink of an eye, underpin everything from the food we eat and the clothes we wear to the ways we treat illnesses and construct
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Adventures from the Technology Underground

Catapults, Pulsejets, Rail Guns, Flamethrowers, Tesla Coils, Air Cannons, and the Garage Warriors Who Love Them

de William Gurstelle ...

Narrado por Marc Cashman ...

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7 hora 23 minutos

The technology underground is a thriving, humming, and often literally scintillating subculture of amateur inventors and scientific envelope-pushers who dream up, design, and build machines that whoosh, rumble, fly—and occasionally hurl pumpkins across enormous distances. In the process they astonish us with what is possible when human imagination and ingenuity meet nature’s forces and materials. ... Leer más

$15.00 USD

The technology underground is a thriving, humming, and often literally scintillating subculture of amateur inventors and scientific envelope-pushers who dream up, design, and build machines that whoosh, rumble, fly—and occasionally hurl pumpkins across enormous distances. In the process they astonish us with what is possible when human imagination and ingenuity meet nature’s forces and materials.
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Pew! Pew! Pew!

de Janelle Shane ...

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8 hora

Everything you didn’t realize you needed to know about lasers, the incredible technology that makes the modern world possibleLasers are the quintessential technology of our wildest science-fictional dreams. In our collective imagination, they have waged battles in space, transported cows in tractor beams, and very nearly sliced James Bond in half. Meanwhile, off-screen, scientists have used real ... Leer más

$22.00 USD

PEDIDO ANTICIPADO

Everything you didn’t realize you needed to know about lasers, the incredible technology that makes the modern world possibleLasers are the quintessential technology of our wildest science-fictional dreams. In our collective imagination, they have waged battles in space, transported cows in tractor beams, and very nearly sliced James Bond in half. Meanwhile, off-screen, scientists have used real
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It's a Gas

The Sublime and Elusive Elements That Expand Our World

de Mark Miodownik ...

Narrado por Daniel Weyman ...

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6 hora 50 minutos

The New York Times bestselling author of Stuff Matters presents a rollicking guided tour of the secret lives of gases: the magnificent, strange, and fascinating substances that shape our world.Gases are all around us—they fill our lungs, power our movement, create stars, and warm our atmosphere. Often invisible and sometimes odorless, these ubiquitous substances are also the least understood ... Leer más

$23.99 USD

The New York Times bestselling author of Stuff Matters presents a rollicking guided tour of the secret lives of gases: the magnificent, strange, and fascinating substances that shape our world.Gases are all around us—they fill our lungs, power our movement, create stars, and warm our atmosphere. Often invisible and sometimes odorless, these ubiquitous substances are also the least understood
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Microbiótica y remineralización de suelos en manos campesinas

de Jesús Ignacio Simón Zamora ...

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3 hora 5 minutos

Hablar de microbiología a los agricultores, y especialmente a los campesinos de bajos recursos, ha sido un tema vedado en la actualidad.Si queremos comprender a fondo las relaciones de nutrientes del suelo con las plantas y los minerales que por acción de los microorganismos se disuelven para ser tomados por las plantas, la microbiología del suelo es un tema fundamental.Pero además, es importante ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Hablar de microbiología a los agricultores, y especialmente a los campesinos de bajos recursos, ha sido un tema vedado en la actualidad.Si queremos comprender a fondo las relaciones de nutrientes del suelo con las plantas y los minerales que por acción de los microorganismos se disuelven para ser tomados por las plantas, la microbiología del suelo es un tema fundamental.Pero además, es importante
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Bold

How to Go Big, Create Wealth and Impact the World

de Peter H. Diamandis, Steven Kotler ...

Narrado por Steven Kotler ...

Completo

9 hora 7 minutos

“A visionary roadmap for people who believe they can change the world—and invaluable advice about bringing together the partners and technologies to help them do it.” —President Bill ClintonA radical, how-to guide for using exponential technologies, moonshot thinking, and crowd-powered tools, Bold unfolds in three parts. Part One focuses on the exponential technologies that are disrupting today’s ... Leer más

$25.99 USD

“A visionary roadmap for people who believe they can change the world—and invaluable advice about bringing together the partners and technologies to help them do it.” —President Bill ClintonA radical, how-to guide for using exponential technologies, moonshot thinking, and crowd-powered tools, Bold unfolds in three parts. Part One focuses on the exponential technologies that are disrupting today’s
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Cell, The

Discovering the Microscopic World that Determines Our Health, Our Consciousness, and Our Future

de Joshua Z. Rappoport ...

Narrado por Greg D. Barnett ...

Completo

6 hora 42 minutos

Your body has trillions of cells, and each one has the complexity and dynamism of a city. Your life, your thoughts, your diseases, and your health are all the function of cells.But what do you really know about what goes on inside you?The last time most people thought about cells in any detail was probably in high school or a college general biology class. But the field of cell biology has ... Leer más

$35.99 USD

Your body has trillions of cells, and each one has the complexity and dynamism of a city. Your life, your thoughts, your diseases, and your health are all the function of cells.But what do you really know about what goes on inside you?The last time most people thought about cells in any detail was probably in high school or a college general biology class. But the field of cell biology has
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Doctor Geek’s Laboratory, Season 2

Investigating the Exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math)

de Joe Bevilacqua, Dr. Scott C. Viguié ...

Narrado por a full cast, Dr. Scott C. Viguié ...

Series Audiolibro 2 - Doctor Geek’s Laboratory
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9 hora 45 minutos

Doctor Geek and friends return to continue their mission to investigate science inspired by fiction in the hope to encourage the exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math).Season 2 Investigations:Episode 7 - Our Companion the Robot Investigation BeginsEpisode 8 - Cyber-WorldEpisode 9 - Karaoke ContestEpisode 9.5 - The Science of SantaEpisode 10 - 3D Printer ... Leer más

$19.95 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Doctor Geek and friends return to continue their mission to investigate science inspired by fiction in the hope to encourage the exploration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math).Season 2 Investigations:Episode 7 - Our Companion the Robot Investigation BeginsEpisode 8 - Cyber-WorldEpisode 9 - Karaoke ContestEpisode 9.5 - The Science of SantaEpisode 10 - 3D Printer
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Physics of the Impossible

A Scientific Exploration into the World of Phasers, Force Fields, Teleportation,and Time Travel

de Michio Kaku ...

Narrado por Feodor Chin ...

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11 hora 49 minutos

A fascinating exploration of the science of the impossible—from death rays and force fields to invisibility cloaks—revealing to what extent such technologies might be achievable decades or millennia into the future.One hundred years ago, scientists would have said that lasers, televisions, and the atomic bomb were beyond the realm of physical possibility. In Physics of the Impossible, the renowned ... Leer más

$22.50 USD

A fascinating exploration of the science of the impossible—from death rays and force fields to invisibility cloaks—revealing to what extent such technologies might be achievable decades or millennia into the future.One hundred years ago, scientists would have said that lasers, televisions, and the atomic bomb were beyond the realm of physical possibility. In Physics of the Impossible, the renowned
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