Author : Christine, Pennie and Mulvany Stoyles
Publisher : Macmillan Education AU
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 34,41 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Discoveries in science
ISBN : 142026754X
"Click here for a presentation of The A-Z of Scientific DiscoveriesThe history of Science brought to lifeThis book is part of a series presenting 84 important discoveries in science that identify or explain parts of the natural world.Volume 3 explores scientific discoveries commencing with the letters H - L. Each discovery is explored over a double-page spread, which covers information on: who made the discoveryhow the discovery was madethe significance of the discoverychange
Author : Pennie Stoyles
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,59 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Discoveries in science
ISBN : 9781599204505
Students can explore how the awesome world of science with this letter-by-letter look at some of the most valuable scientific discoveries of the world and the men and women behind them. Large photos, fun facts, historical notes, and time lines highlight life-changing discoveries such as nuclear energy, hydrogen, and vaccines and how each plays its own role in modern science.
Author : Peter Watkins
Publisher : CUP Archive
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 15,90 MB
Release : 1986-05-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521318754
This is a first-hand account of one of the most important scientific discoveries of the twentieth century. In 1983, two groups of scientists working at CERN near Geneva collected data, which were subsequently shown to be consistent with the W and Z bosons. This work earned two of those scientists the 1984 Nobel Prize in Physics. The author of this book, Peter Watkins, was a member of one of those groups. His book opens with a brief statement of the background, explaining in non-technical terms the theoretical developments that led to the prediction in the late 1960s of the existence of the W and Z bosons. He then moves on rapidly to describe the background to the experiments, explaining as he does so the problems that had to be overcome, and giving details of the accelerators, detectors and computers used in these very advanced- and difficult- experiments.
Author : Colin Salter
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 11,23 MB
Release : 2021-10-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 1911663542
An accessible compendium of the world’s greatest scientists and the stories behind their dramatic breakthroughs From the early Greek mathematicians Euclid and Archimedes through to present-day Nobel Prize winners, this collection charts the great breakthroughs in scientific understanding. Each entry describes the story of the research, the significance of the science, and its impact on the scientific world, along with a résumé of each scientist’s career. From Roger Bacon’s revolutionary work on optics and Copernicus’s heliocentric model of the universe to Feynman diagrams and gravitational waves, this latest book in the award-winning “100” series serves as a short history of world science, illustrated with drawings, diagrams, and photographs.
Author : Emily Rose Oachs
Publisher : 12-Story Library
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,22 MB
Release : 2018
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781632354136
Presents readers with the most important scientific advances in history, from the idea that Earth is round to the discovery of DNA. The book features historic photos, engaging sidebars, and thought-provoking prompts.
Author : Eric G. Swedin
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 28,88 MB
Release : 2005-03-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 1851095292
This work is a unique introductory A–Z resource detailing the scientific achievements of the contemporary world and analyzing the key scientific trends, discoveries, and personalities of the modern age. An authoritative reference survey of the modern age of scientific discovery, Science in the Contemporary World is a scholarly yet accessible chronicle of scientific achievement from the discovery of penicillin to the latest developments in space exploration and cloning. Over 200 A–Z entries cover the full spectrum of contemporary science, with emphasis on its diverse nature. Within the last 50 years, medicine has eradicated the killer disease smallpox, but primarily because the virus can live only in humans. Space probes have revealed that on Europa, a moon of Jupiter, an ice-capped ocean with the potential to support life probably exists. Marvels from animal psychology and deep-sea exploration are also explored extensively.
Author : Chris Oxlade
Publisher : PowerKids Press
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 33,70 MB
Release : 2009-08-01
Category : Discoveries in science
ISBN : 9781435891722
The giants of science, including Archimedes, Newton, Einstein, and Fleming, and their life-changing discoveries are richly explored in this book. While exploration may have been in pursuit of pure science, discoveries such as penicillin have saved millions of lives. Students will get an enthralling look at ten discoveries that have advanced our existence by leaps and bounds.
Author : Rodney Carlisle
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 711 pages
File Size : 43,47 MB
Release : 2008-04-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 0470306920
A unique A-to-Z reference of brilliance in innovation and invention Combining engagingly written, well-researched history with the respected imprimatur of Scientific American magazine, this authoritative, accessible reference provides a wide-ranging overview of the inventions, technological advances, and discoveries that have transformed human society throughout our history. More than 400 entertaining entries explain the details and significance of such varied breakthroughs as the development of agriculture, the "invention" of algebra, and the birth of the computer. Special chronological sections divide the entries, providing a unique focus on the intersection of science and technology from early human history to the present. In addition, each section is supplemented by primary source sidebars, which feature excerpts from scientists' diaries, contemporary accounts of new inventions, and various "In Their Own Words" sources. Comprehensive and thoroughly readable, Scientific American Inventions and Discoveries is an indispensable resource for anyone fascinated by the history of science and technology. Topics include: aerosol spray * algebra * Archimedes' Principle * barbed wire * canned food * carburetor * circulation of blood * condom * encryption machine * fork * fuel cell * latitude * music synthesizer * positron * radar * steel * television * traffic lights * Heisenberg's uncertainty principle
Author : DK
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 49,54 MB
Release : 2023-06-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0241643627
Discover the world of science as never before in this richly illustrated guide bringing key milestones and events to life in visual timelines. Offering a uniquely accessible and visual approach, this visual science book shows as never before where scientific ideas came from and how they have shaped all of our lives. The history of humankind has been driven by scientific discovery. From our distant ancestors learning to use tools and fire for the first time, to the modern breakthroughs that have shaped the world we live in today, science has defined the story of humans for thousands of years. Using beautiful illustrations and clear, easy-to-read text, Timelines of Science explains the history of science as it unfolded across the globe, and delves into the story of scientific ideas, practice, and progress one step at a time. This visual science book features: - Beautifully illustrated timelines showing events, discoveries, and breakthroughs in the order they happened. - Expanded entries dig deeper into crucial events and topics. - Double page features and panels provide visual explanations of the modern-day understanding of science topics. - Mini-profiles highlight key scientists and other figures of interest. This visually engaging guide to the history of science brings the subject to life through historic paintings, photographs, drawings, maps, and more! With the easy-to-follow timeline format, it's easy to grasp different scientific discoveries and breakthroughs throughout history. Plus you can see the bigger picture with a truly global coverage - including the work of scientists from the Arab world, China, Europe, and North America.
Author : Paul Parsons
Publisher : Greenfinch
Page : 617 pages
File Size : 36,22 MB
Release : 2012-09-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 1780878001
Science in 100 Key Breakthroughs presents a series of clear and concise essays that explain the fundamentals of some of the most exciting and important science concepts you really need to know. Paul Parsons profiles the important, ground-breaking, and front-of-mind scientific discoveries that have had a profound influence on our way of life and will grow in importance with our advancing understanding. In 100 sections, this book provides an overview of the history of Western science, from astronomy and physics to geology, biology and psychology and everything in between. Starting with the origins of counting more than 35,000 years ago, Science in 100 Key Breakthroughs tells a rich and fascinating story of discovery, invention, gradual progress and inspired leaps of the imagination. Many key concepts and discoveries are defined and discussed including: The circumference of the Earth, Chaos theory, Algebra, Relativity, Newton's Principia, Brownian motion, Pi, Wave/particle duality, Germ theory, The computer, X-rays, The double helix, Viruses, The human genome. Readable, informative and thought-provoking, this is the ideal introduction to cutting-edge science and the essential overview for anyone who wants to learn more about these often daunting but increasingly essential subjects.
