Ergebnis für "Escape" in Wissenschaft & Technik

Models are at the centre of everything we do. They act as metaphors that help us better understand the increasingly complex problems facing us in the modern world. Yet in recent years, the validity of the models we use has been hotly debated and there has been renewed awareness of the disastrous consequences when the makers and interpreters of models get things wrong. Drawing on contemporary examples from finance, climate and health policy, Erica Thompson explores what models are, why we need them, how they work and what happens when they go wrong.

David Attenborough first appeared in front of a television camera in the 1950s when, together with London Zoo's Curator of Reptiles, Jack Lester, he persuaded the BBC to mount and film an animal-collecting expedition. The result was Zoo Quest. Specially recorded for audio, David Attenborough's early adventures are sometimes life-threatening, often hilarious and always totally absorbing. The warmth and enthusiasm that have made him a broadcasting legend are instantly apparent here as he recounts this magical journey.

The case of D. B. Cooper is a modern legend that has obsessed and cursed his pursuers for generations with everything from bankruptcy to suicidal despair. Now, with Skyjack, Geoffrey Gray obtains a first-ever look at the FBI’s confidential Cooper file, uncovering new leads in the infamous case.

In early 2019, after three years of careful planning, Rahaf Mohammed finally escaped her abusive family in Saudi Arabia—but made it only to Bangkok before being stripped of her passport. If forced to return home, she was sure she would be killed, like other rebel women in her country. As men pounded at the door of her barricaded hotel room, she opened a Twitter account. The teenager reached out to the world, and the world answered—she gained 45,000 followers in one day, and those followers helped her seek asylum in the West. Now Rahaf Mohammed tells her remarkable story in her own words.

Escape from Earth is the untold story of the engineers, dreamers and rebels who started the American space programme. In particular, it is the story of Frank Malina, founder of what became Nasa's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the scientist who cracked the, as he called it, problem of escape from the Earth by rocket. It's a wild ride.

Escape From Mammoth Pool is a new podcast from KVPR. It's the true story of how 242 people—and 16 dogs—survived one of the fastest-moving, most intense wildfires in California history, as the Creek Fire closed in on their campground at Mammoth Pool Reservoir over Labor Day weekend 2020. Produced by Kerry Klein for KVPR—NPR for Central California.

Earth is in overshoot. The cumulative impact of eight billion humans, combined with the relentless pursuit of economic growth in the name of "progress", has stressed the planet beyond its limits. We must act now.

Escape Velocity is a podcast hosted by business owner Aaron McAfee aimed at curating a wide range of topics including science, entertainment, and entrepreneurship.

The Nature Escape: Your Gateway to the Wild Ever wish you could step out of the urban hustle and into the serene embrace of nature? The Nature Escape offers you that sanctuary, right through your headphones.​ About the Podcast Join Dr. Nick Askew, a seasoned wildlife biologist and founder of Conservation Careers, as he guides you on immersive walks through diverse natural landscapes. With over 20 years of experience across various conservation sectors, Nick brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to each episode. His background in behavioral ecology, particularly his PhD research on Barn ...

Join author Denver Michaels as he delves into folklore and eyewitness accounts to learn the truth about these extinction escapees.

Do you know how to survive a disaster? If the answer is "no" then The Disaster Survival Handbook is a must-have! This is a no-nonsense reference audiobook on how to stay alive during man-made and natural disasters. It will also teach you the basics of prepping so you can survive the aftermath. Prepare yourself with the knowledge you need, because you never know when disaster will strike. Get it now. Knowledge is your best disaster survival tool.

Plan de escape no es un plan de abandono. Es imaginar, semana a semana, otras formas de convivir que nos permitan escapar a un mundo mejor con acciones individuales y desde hoy, que vayan trazando el camino hacia la sustentabilidad.

This show is based on fifteen episodes that explain how every asthmatic can reduce or eliminate their medication and gain better control of their asthma by learning how to improve their breathing along with making a few other lifestyle changes.

Wir sind zwei Studenten, die über alles mögliche plaudern. Von Informatik, Über Philosophie bis Quantenphysik. Kommt mit uns auf eine Reise ins Unbekannte!

Science helps us to discover the universe and the world around us and aid us to marvel at strange and wonderful things. The greatest human progresses and advances came true when man doubted his knowledge and sought to discover new challenges. What is the good news? That most people are still unaware of many facts about ourselves and that there is a lot of things that we need to know about.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to listen to a drunken conversation and not take part ? Well wonder no longer!! For this day is upon you! Join WW, SS, and JJ in their attempt at unravelling the mysteries of the universe by imbibing the ether and cross examining their own egos to see whether we're all just as squishy on the inside or if some of us may be Rhinos in the buff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An exploration of the natural wonders of the Pacific Northwest through sound. Hosted by Ted Alvarez

Mind Escape is a Science & Philosophy Podcast dedicated to exploring the mysteries of life.

Are you tired of hearing about coronavirus? Has lockdown left you worn out? Then perhaps it’s time to escape. Join Rowan Hooper and the team at New Scientist in this covid-free space, as they discuss all that’s right with the world - the stories that remind us of how wonderful this planet really is. Find out more at newscientist.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get your weekly dose of all that's new in space and astronomy with Escape Velocity Space News. The sky is not the limit, as we bring you the latest scientific discoveries and rocket launches. EVSN is brought to you by the team behind CosmoQuest at the Planetary Science Institute and features hosts Dr. Pamela L. Gay and Erik Madaus, with audio engineering by Ally Pelphrey. EVSN is supported through Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/CosmoQuestX.