Author : Anthony Fordham
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 29,16 MB
Release : 2014-06-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 1615645195
Ideal for the armchair science enthusiast, Idiot's Guides: Science Mysteries Explained takes a question/answer-based approach to teach readers a wide variety of topics in Earth Science, Life Science, Chemistry, Physics, and Cosmology. Using helpful full-color illustrations and expert information, this book features 130 fascinating questions and answers to satisfy any scientist wannabe.
Author : The Editors of Popular Science
Publisher : Weldon Owen International
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 19,11 MB
Release : 2016-10-18
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1681881292
Answers on subjects from dark matter to disappearing bees, from the magazine that’s been enlightening and entertaining Americans for nearly 150 years. What happened to the Neanderthals? When is the next Ice Age due? Why do we hiccup? From end-of-the-world scenarios to what goes on within our own brains and bodies, the experts at Popular Science magazine uncover the secrets of the universe and answer 100 of science’s most mysterious questions. With sections on Physical Matter and Forces, Space, Human Body, Earth, Other Life-Forms, and Human Triumphs and Troubles, 100 Mysteries of Science Explained takes you into the fascinating world of black holes, time travel, DNA, earthquakes, and much more.
Author : Colin A. Ronan
Publisher :
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 25,47 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Atoms
ISBN : 9780385404976
Author : Kathryn Hulick
Publisher : Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 33,42 MB
Release : 2019-10
Category :
ISBN : 1786037858
Prepare to have your mind blown! As you explore ten of the world's greatest unsolved mysteries, you'll witness a UFO encounter, search for the lost city of Atlantis, tour a haunted house, and discover the kraken's true form. Along the way, you'll use the scientific method and sharp thinking to separate fact from fiction and explain the unexplainable. Learn how sightings of flying saucers and stories of alien abductions can be explained by sleep paralysis, false memories, and hypnosis. Find out what pareidolia is and how this psychological phenomenon may explain some ghost sightings. Explore possible real locations for the lost city of Atlantis. Beautiful, haunting illustrations set the mood and spark the imagination. Discover the fascinating truth surrounding these mysteries and legends: Alien abductions, including the Roswell incident Psychics Mysterious disappearances, including plane MH370 Zombies Ancient aliens, including the Nazca Lines Curses, including King Tut's tomb Monsters of the Deep, including Nessie the Loch Ness monster The search for Atlantis Ghosts and haunted mansions Bigfoot
Author : Anthony Fordham
Publisher :
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 36,98 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781336120365
Author : Glenn Keith Madden
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,17 MB
Release : 2023-01-18
Category :
ISBN :
Science has taught us a great deal, but there is still a great deal that we do not understand. There are so many mysteries that have baffled scientists throughout the ages, and they are guaranteed to do the same to you. We are all taught that science has an answer for almost everything. We have a tendency to place science and scientists on a pedestal, they can do no wrong. But when you dig a little deeper, you will see that the man behind the curtain is not so majestic. The answers we believe to be accurate are merely a smoke screen adorned with a slew of fancy words and scientific jargon. However, science has only scratched the surface of why, who, or what we are. The basis of this book is to present a scientific talk in a more down-to-earth way to understand how things are as they are. I will attempt to demonstrate different views of the mysteries we all have questions about using a combination of science, religion, philosophy, and my own insights. The main goal of this book is to show support for the theory of higher intelligence. To know what you know and what you do not know is true knowledge, Confucius.
Author : Michael Brooks
Publisher : Profile Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 27,6 MB
Release : 2010-07-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 1847651305
Science starts to get interesting when things don't make sense. Even today there are experimental results that the most brilliant scientists can neither explain nor dismiss. In the past, similar anomalies have revolutionised our world: in the sixteenth century, a set of celestial irregularities led Copernicus to realise that the Earth goes around the sun and not the reverse. In 13 Things That Don't Make Sense Michael Brooks meets thirteen modern-day anomalies that may become tomorrow's breakthroughs. Is ninety six percent of the universe missing? If no study has ever been able to definitively show that the placebo effect works, why has it become a pillar of medical science? Was the 1977 signal from outer space a transmission from an alien civilization? Spanning fields from chemistry to cosmology, psychology to physics, Michael Brooks thrillingly captures the excitement and controversy of the scientific unknown.
Author : John Malone
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 50,36 MB
Release : 2008-05-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 0470355859
A LIVELY EXPLORATION OF THE BIGGEST QUESTIONS IN SCIENCE How Did the Universe Begin? The Big Bang has been the accepted theory for decades, but does it explain everything? How Did Life on Earth Get Started? What triggered the cell division that started the evolutionary chain? Did life come from outer space, buried in a chunk of rock? What is Gravity? Newton's apple just got the arguments started, Einstein made things more complicated. Just how does gravity fit in with quantum theory? What Is the Inside of the Earth Like? What exactly is happening beneath our feet, and can we learn enough to help predict earthquakes and volcanic eruptions? How Do We Learn Language? Is language acquisition an inborn biological ability, or does every child have to start from scratch? Is There a Missing Link? The story of human evolution is not complete. In addition to hoaxes such as "Piltdown Man" and extraordinary finds such as "Lucy," many puzzles remain. What, in the end, do we mean by a "missing link"?
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 31,34 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN :
Science detectives follows fearless and dedicated science sleuths tracking down leads and solving cases all over the world, in cities and in deserts, deep underground, high in the sky and even in your DNA.
Author : Alfredo Morabia
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 25,21 MB
Release : 2014-06-24
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0231168853
This book is the principal account of epidemiology’s role in the development of effective measures to identify, prevent, and treat diseases. Throughout history, epidemiologists have challenged conventional knowledge, elucidating mysteries of causality and paving the way for remedies. From the outbreak of the bubonic plague, cholera, and cancer to the search for an effective treatment of AIDS and the origins of Alzheimer’s disease, epidemiological thought has been crucial in shaping our understanding of population health issues. Alfredo Morabia’s lucid retelling sheds new light on the historical triumphs of epidemiological research and allows for contemporary readers, patients, and nontechnical audiences to make sense of the immense amount of health information disseminated by the media. By drawing from both historical and contemporary sources, Morabia provides the reader with the tools to differentiate health beliefs from health knowledge. The book covers important topics, including the H1N1 swine flu epidemic, breast cancer, the effects of aspirin, and the link between cigarettes and lung cancer. Enigmas of Health and Disease is a concise narrative helping patients and health providers develop a more informed relationship.
