Ergebnis für "From Beyond" in Wissenschaft & Technik

For centuries the Alps have seen the march of armies, the flow of pilgrims and Crusaders, the feats of mountaineers and the dreams of engineers - and some 14 million people live among their peaks today. In The Alps, Stephen O'Shea takes listeners up and down these majestic mountains, journeying through their 500-mile arc across France, Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany, Austria, and Slovenia.

In this 12-lecture masterpiece of scientific reporting, you'll learn everything you need to know to fully grasp the significance of this discovery, including the basics of quantum mechanics; the four forces that comprise the Standard Model of particle physics; how these forces are transmitted by fields and particles; and the importance of symmetry in physics.

A mesmerizing odyssey through an unforgiving landscape, and the rich history it reveals. What does it mean to explore and confront the unknown? Beyond the Trees recounts Adam Shoalts's epic, never-before-attempted solo crossing of Canada's mainland Arctic in a single season. It's also a...

What if life on Earth evolved not once – but twice? And what if we're now facing a third phase of evolution? Life on Earth has evolved not once, but twice. First as organic life – from single cells to the astonishing diversity of the natural world. Then as human culture – from...

From the author of The Fever, a wide-ranging inquiry into the origins of pandemics Interweaving history, original reportage, and personal narrative, Pandemic explores the origin of epidemics, drawing parallels between the story of cholera--one of history's most disruptive and deadly...

In Beyond Biocentrism, acclaimed biologist Robert Lanza and astronomer Bob Berman take the listener on an intellectual thrill ride as they reexamine everything we thought we knew about life, death, the universe, and the nature of reality itself. The first step is acknowledging that our existing model of reality is looking increasingly creaky in the face of recent scientific discoveries.

“This remarkable account of the 1961 race into space is a thrilling piece of storytelling….It is high definition history: tight, thrilling and beautifully researched.” (The Times, London, Front Page Lead Review) “Beyond has the exhilaration of a fine thriller, but it is vividly embedded...

Weaving decades of field observations with exciting new discoveries about the brain, Carl Safina's landmark book offers an intimate view of animal behavior to challenge the fixed boundary between humans and nonhuman animals.

A vibrant account of how measurement has invisibly shaped our world, from ancient civilizations to the modern day.

*WINNER of the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction 2023* **AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER** A stunning account of this century's most intense urban fire, and a panoramic exploration of the rapidly changing relationship between fire and humankind. In May 2016, Fort McMurray, Alberta, the hub of...

From a leading planetary scientist and an award-winning science writer, a propulsive account of the developments and initiatives that have transformed the dream of space colonization into something that may well be achievable. We are at the cusp of a golden age in space science, as increasingly...

What is life? In this majestic book, Christophe Galfard, celebrated author and former graduate student of Stephen Hawking, takes us on a wonder-filled voyage to answer this question. He guides us from our planet’s birth and the mysterious bacteria that lived billions of years ago, through the extreme evolutionary turns that saw dog-sized sea scorpions and trees covered in scales, to the visionary discoveries of the past two centuries that have allowed us to understand human bodies and imagine alien ones.

Embark on an awe-inspiring tour of the cosmos, exploring astrophysics and planetary mysteries without the heavy math. Perfect for your daily commute or an evening of relaxing stargazing, this accessible guide transforms complex space science into an engaging conversation. Feed your curiosity as...

Step into the tense Cold War history of the space race, where fierce global rivalry fueled humanity's greatest triumph. Perfect for your morning commute or a focused deep-learning session, this cinematic journey transforms geopolitical conflict and experimental prototypes into a gripping fight...

Experience the dramatic environmental history of a volcanic wilderness where untamed nature collides with human ambition. Perfect for your next road trip or outdoor commute, this immersive journey drops you directly onto a boiling caldera of geysers. Feel the awe-inspiring power of a landscape...

This thrilling engineering race conquered gravity, turning aviation history from a deadly gamble into a global triumph. Perfect for an awe-inspiring commute or an immersive learning session, this gripping narrative brings the airfield directly to your ears. Step into the cockpit with the...

Unlock the mysteries of astrophysics and transform backyard stargazing into an awe-inspiring journey through the cosmos. Perfect for an educational commute or unwinding before sleep, this accessible science guide entirely ditches the complex math. Instead, it uses vivid imagery to translate...

Tracing Forward – Alumni Stories from Stuttgart and Beyond erzählt die persönlichen Geschichten von Absolvent*innen der Universität Stuttgart – ehrlich, authentisch und inspirierend. In jeder Folge sprechen wir mit Alumni aus Wissenschaft, Wirtschaft, Kultur und Gesellschaft über prägende Entscheidungen, Herausforderungen und Wendepunkte ihres Lebenswegs. Wie haben sie ihren eigenen Weg gefunden? Welche Erfahrungen haben sie geprägt? Und welche Rolle spielte die Universität Stuttgart dabei? Ein Podcast für Studierende, Forschende, Alumni und alle, die sich für vielfältige ...

Alone and cursed, he embarks on a perilous journey through the shadows to a forbidden gateway that leads to worlds beyond our mortal existence. Forever haunted by an ultimate truth that grants him the knowledge of immortality‚Aîa burden no man was meant to bear! - Summary by Super Science Stories, May 1950

A solitary space traveler arrives on Earth in search of a new home after his own planet has perished. Meanwhile, a deadly plague threatens to eradicate all life on Earth. Can a determined scientist find a way to halt the impending doom and save humanity? Or will the alien find himself trapped on yet another dying world? (Summary by Mark Nelson)