Ergebnis für "Vision" in Wissenschaft & Technik

In Cosmos, the late astronomer Carl Sagan cast his gaze over the magnificent mystery of the Universe and made it accessible to millions of people around the world. Now in this stunning sequel, Carl Sagan completes his revolutionary journey through space and time.

„Straßen? Wo wir hingehen, brauchen wir keine Straßen!“ – Okay, ganz so weit sind wir (noch) nicht. Aber wie sieht unser Leben in 10, 25 oder 50 Jahren aus? Sind selbstfahrende Autos bald der Standard? Wird Künstliche Intelligenz unser Denken erweitern – oder uns irgendwann überflüssig machen? Wie lösen wir die Herausforderungen u.a. in den Bereichen Energie, Klima und Gesundheit? OUTATIME – ein Name, der Programm ist: Der legendäre Schriftzug auf dem DeLorean aus „Zurück in die Zukunft“ steht für Zeitreisen und Zukunftsvisionen. Genau darum geht es auch bei uns. ...

A tidal wave of computer vision innovation is quickly having an impact on everyone's lives, but not everyone has the time to sit down and read through a bunch of news articles and learn what it means for them. In Computer Vision Decoded, we sit down with Jared Heinly, the Chief Scientist at EveryPoint, to discuss topics in today’s quickly evolving world of computer vision and decode what they mean for you. If you want to be sure you understand everything happening in the world of computer vision, don't miss an episode!

From the bestselling, award-winning author of 1491 and 1493—an incisive portrait of the two little-known twentieth-century scientists, Norman Borlaug and William Vogt, whose diametrically opposed views shaped our ideas about the environment, laying the groundwork for how people in the...

Our climate future is not yet written. What if we act as if we love the future? Sometimes the bravest thing we can do while facing an existential crisis is imagine life on the other side. This provocative and joyous book maps an inspiring landscape of possible climate futures. Through clear-eyed...

A dazzling tour of the universe as Einstein saw it. How did Albert Einstein come up with the theories that changed the way we look at the world? By thinking in pictures. Michio Kaku, leading theoretical physicist (a cofounder of string theory) and best-selling science storyteller, shows how Einstein used seemingly simple images to lead a revolution in science. With originality and expertise, Kaku uncovers the surprising beauty that lies at the heart of Einstein's cosmos

A classic exposé in company with An Inconvenient Truth and Silent Spring, The Story of Stuff expands on the celebrated documentary exploring the threat of overconsumption on the environment, economy, and our health. Leonard examines the “stuff” we use everyday, offering a galvanizing...

Canadian botanist, biochemist and visionary Diana Beresford-Kroeger's startling insights into the hidden life of trees have already sparked a quiet revolution in how we understand our relationship to forests. Now, in a captivating account of how her life led her to these illuminating and crucial...

A neurobiologist reexamines the personal nature of perception in this groundbreaking guide to a new model for our senses. We think of perception as a passive, mechanical process, as if our eyes are cameras and our ears microphones. But as neurobiologist Susan R. Barry argues, perception is a...

As industry and technology proliferate in modern society, sustainability has jumped to the forefront of contemporary political and environmental discussions. The balance between progress and the Earth's ability to provide for its inhabitants grows increasingly precarious as we attempt to achieve sustainable development.

In time for Apple’s 50th anniversary, CBS Sunday Morning correspondent David Pogue tells the iconic company’s entire life story: how it was born, nearly died, was born again under Steve Jobs, and became, under CEO Tim Cook, the most valuable company in the world. The book features full-color...

Eye of the Albatross takes us soaring to locales where whales, sea turtles, penguins, and shearwaters flourish in their own quotidian rhythms. Carl Safina’s guide and inspiration is an albatross he calls Amelia, whose life and far-flung flights he describes in fascinating detail. Interwoven with recollections of whalers and famous explorers, Eye of the Albatross probes the unmistakable environmental impact of the encounters between man and marine life.

“A convincing case for Powell’s legacy as a pioneering conservationist.”--The Wall Street Journal "A bold study of an eco-visionary at a watershed moment in US history."--Nature A timely, thrilling account of the explorer who dared to lead the first successful expedition down the Colorado...

Xia, a Pulitzer Prize finalist, investigates the impacts of engineered landscapes, the market pressures of development, and the ecological activism and political scrimmages that have carved our contemporary coastline—and foretell even greater changes to our shores. From the beaches of the Mexican border up to the sheer-cliffed North Coast, the voices of Indigenous leaders, community activists, small-town mayors, urban engineers, and environmental scientists commingle. Together, they chronicle the challenges and urgency of forging a climate-wise future.

Bienvenue dans le podcast mensuel présenté par François Aru explorant les merveilles de l'espace et les découvertes astronomiques les plus captivantes. Préparez vous à être transporté dans un voyage multidimensionnel où l'espace, l'astronomie et la musique se fondent en une expérience unique et captivante. Accordez vous chaque mois pour un moment de contemplation et de fascination, tandis que François Aru vous emmène dans un voyage spatial et astronomique inoubliable, accompagné d'une bande-son progressive qui fera vibrer votre âme. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy ...

L'objectif de ce podcast est d'apprendre et progresser au contact de ceux qui font l'ophtalmologie d'aujourd'hui et de demain. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Visions of a Better World is a podcast series produced and hosted by Global Visions association. The series brings together people to discuss themes, ideas and theories regarding the mission of making the world a better place.Global Visions is a non-profit association based in Helsinki, Finland with the purpose of bringing people and organisations together and developing ideas aimed at building a better world.Follow and learn more:Instagram: globalvisionsryBluesky: globalvisions.bsky.socialTikTok: globalvisionsryLinkedin: Global VisionsSee our panels on YouTube: GlobalVisionsryMore information...

Globally, Black people are among the most affected by the climate crisis, despite contributing very little to it. For a long time, the crisis was portrayed as yet another injustice for Black people to care about, on top of the day-to-day oppression they face. In Black Climates, Selina Nwulu reframes the crisis to encompass our disconnection from each other and the world around us. She argues that the root of climate change lies in historical colonial violence and ongoing exploitation, making it inherently racist.

'Achieving net zero will be the most amazing thing humankind has ever done.' - Bill Gates In 2010, Bill Gates first came up with the term 'Innovating to Zero' to advocate a nuclear energy technology that would be safe and reliable, and have zero emissions. From its early use as a placeholder in...

Willkommen beim GridParity Podcast, dem Podcast für alle, die sich für Photovoltaik, erneuerbare Energien und die Zukunft der Energieversorgung interessieren. Hier geht es um Innovationen, Technologien und Markttrends – von den Grundlagen der Solarenergie bis zu visionären Konzepten für eine nachhaltige Energiezukunft. Gastgeber Dr. Erich Merkle – Wirtschaftsingenieur, erfahrener Unternehmer und Pionier der Photovoltaik – bringt über 25 Jahre Erfahrung mit und gibt spannende Einblicke in eine der wichtigsten Technologien unserer Zeit. Mit mehr als 20 Unternehmensgründungen und ...