Zeigt Titel in Wissenschaft & Technik

Ausgezeichnet mit dem Deutschen Wirtschaftsbuchpreis 2024 und als Wissensbuch des Jahres 2024. Sand, Eisen, Salz, Öl, Kupfer und Lithium: Diese auf den ersten Blick unscheinbaren, aber magischen Materialien haben über das Schicksal und den Wohlstand von Imperien entschieden, Zivilisationen hervorgebracht und zerstört sowie unsere Gier und unseren Erfindungsreichtum über Jahrtausende hinweg genährt. Doch die Geschichte dieser unbesungenen Helden ist noch lange nicht zu Ende erzählt, der Kampf um ihre Kontrolle wird unsere Zukunft maßgeblich bestimmen.

A New York Times’s Notable Book of 2025 An impassioned celebration of humility before the living world that leads us to a new understanding of other species—and ourselves Darwin considered humans one part of the web of life, not the apex of a natural hierarchy. Yet today many maintain that...

Kämpferisch, bezaubernd, eindringlich: Goulsons Opus magnum über die Bedeutung der Insekten. Insekten mögen klein sein, aber sie verrichten die großen Arbeiten auf unserer Erde. Sie entsorgen Abfälle, bestäuben Pflanzen, ernähren unzählige Tierarten und bereichern die Welt mit ihrer vielgestaltigen Schönheit. Dennoch wird ihr Beitrag kaum wahrgenommen und Tag für Tag sterben hunderte Arten aus. Was bedeutet ihr Verschwinden für uns Menschen?

Wir können die Klimawende schaffen! Dr. Hannah Ritchie ist Senior Researcher im Programm für globale Entwicklung an der Universität Oxford. Sie ist stellvertretende Redakteurin und leitende Forscherin bei der einflussreichen Publikation Our World in Data , die die neuesten Daten und Forschungsergebnisse zu den größten Problemen der Welt zusammenfasst und für ein breites Publikum zugänglich macht. Ihre Forschungsergebnisse erscheinen regelmäßig u. a. in der New York Times , dem Economist , der Financial Times und der BBC .

In this provocative reimagining of what it is to be a plant, an evolutionary biologist draws on a lifetime of research to offer an original and beguiling behind-the-scenes perspective on how plants really work—and how we truly depend on leaves for our survival. For readers of Entangled Life...

A sweeping memoir of seven seasons spent living in Antarctica, and what it means to push past the boundaries of the known world and your own limits. Humans have romanticized Antarctica for centuries. To Stephanie Krzywonos, Antarctica is a place to search for answers—and something larger than...

Considered the first great Irish writer of realist fiction, the author has inspired literary giants like James Joyce. Celibates unfolds the lives of three characters—Mildred Lawson, John Norton, and Agnes Lahens—who share a singular devotion to themselves, leaving little room for empathy towards others. This novel paints a striking portrait of our own self-absorbed society, resonating deeply with contemporary readers. (Introduction by James Carson)

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Impairment PerspectivesWhere Science, Law, and Real-World Experience IntersectA podcast hosted by DrugImpairment.com“The lab report is just the beginning. The real story lives in the science, the law, and the professionals who connect the two.”Welcome to Impairment Perspectives, the official podcast of DrugImpairment.com, the platform dedicated to advancing education, clarity, and leadership in the field of impaired-driving science.Hosted by Joseph O. Jones, PhD, forensic toxicologist, crime laboratory director, and educator, this podcast is built for professionals working on the front ...

KL Radio ist ein kompakter Branchenpodcast für das Ofen- und Luftheizungsbauerhandwerk. In kurzen, prägnanten Episoden greifen die Hosts Jens Fischer (Chefredakteur des K&L-Magazin) und Johannes Gerstner (politischer Berater) aktuelle Themen aus Technik, Politik, Gesetzgebung, Kommunikation und Marktgeschehen auf. Der Fokus liegt auf praxisnaher Einordnung, fachlicher Relevanz und einem realistischen Blick hinter die Kulissen der Branche. KL Radio richtet sich an Fachhandwerkerinnen und Fachhandwerker, die unterwegs, zwischen Baustelle und Ausstellung, oder am Ende des Arbeitstags informiert...

In Maybe--Tomorrow, Jay Little (the pseudonym for Clarence Lewis Miller) brings to life the poignant journey of Gaylord LeClarie, a sensitive and introspective young man grappling with his identity in a complex world. Set against the backdrop of his tumultuous teenage years in 1952, Gaylords story explores the challenges of understanding his sexuality, navigating friendships, and seeking self-acceptance amidst societal pressures. With warmth and depth, this narrative invites listeners to reflect on the universal quest for love and belonging. - Summary by Curt Troutwine

The sins of one generation reverberate through the next, becoming an inescapable burden. Nathaniel Hawthornes poignant moral from the Preface of The House of the Seven Gables sets the stage for a tale steeped in family curses and haunting legacies. The somber weight of the titular mansion looms over the Pyncheon family, whose ancestor exploited the chaos of the Salem witch trials to seize the land upon which their home stands. As a consequence, a wronged landowner, condemned as a witch, cursed the Pyncheons until they could atone for their ancestors misdeeds. Fast forward nearly two centuries,...

Sport of the Gods is a powerful novel by Paul Laurence Dunbar, first published in 1902, that dives deep into the complexities of urban black life. As a family is forced to leave the South, they confront the harsh realities of life in the Northern inner city, revealing the struggles and challenges that often shatter the dreams of African Americans. This poignant exploration from 1902 remains strikingly relevant today.

This podcast is basically my brain on a mic. I’m trying to understand why humans, with all our intelligence, continue to create problems bigger than ourselves. Climate change. Extinction. Tech that moves faster than our morals. Progress that feels like a race with no finish line. Architects of Our Own Chaos is me breaking that down, through stories, science, and honest thinking. Sometimes serious. Sometimes dramatic. Always curious. I’m not here to preach. I’m here to explore. And maybe get a little uncomfortable along the way.

Often regarded as Fyodor Dostoyevskis debut novel, Poor Folk offers a poignant exploration of the lives of the impoverished and the harsh realities of poverty. Unlike many of Dostoyevskis more extensive works, this novel is concise yet impactful, celebrated for its deep humanitarian insights. What makes it particularly intriguing is its unique structure, as the story unfolds through a series of heartfelt letters exchanged between the two main characters. - Summary by afutterer

Join LibriVox volunteers as they present 13 captivating recordings of The Age of the Motored Things by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. This collection was part of the Fortnightly Poetry project for October 6, 2013. Wilcox, an influential American author and poet, is best known for her work Poems of Passion and her timeless poem Solitude, which famously states, Laugh, and the world laughs with you; Weep, and you weep alone. Her autobiography, The Worlds and I, was published in 1918, just a year before her passing. Celebrated for her optimistic and straightforward rhymes, Wilcoxs poetry resonates with ...

Discover the essence of the crown of life with Piers and Irene as they embark on a captivating journey of self-discovery and romance. This novel weaves together a coming-of-age tale with a heartfelt love story, sure to spark engaging debates among philosophers regarding imperialism, enchant romantics with its lengthy courtship, and intrigue sociologists with George Gissings vivid portrayal of the society he inhabited. Join us as we delve into a world rich with conversation and reflection. - Summary by Stav Nisser.

In Passing, Nella Larsen, a prominent voice of the Harlem Renaissance, delves into the intricate dynamics of friendship, identity, and race. Published in 1929, this captivating novel tells the story of two mixed-race women, Irene Redfield and Clare Kendry, who can seamlessly navigate between worlds. While Irene embraces her life in Harlem with her black husband, Clare chooses to marry a prejudiced white man. When Clare reappears in Irenes life after years apart, she reignites unsettling questions about identity and belonging. (Introduction by Elizabeth Klett)

Ateísmo em debates focado em pesquisas cientificas em torno do ateísmo e religião.

Welcome to The Psychedelic Effect, the podcast where we explore the mind, the medicine, and the mystery behind psychedelics and their growing impact on healing, consciousness, and human potential.From psilocybin and LSD to ketamine therapy, DMT, ayahuasca, and emerging psychedelic research, this show dives deep into how these powerful substances are changing the way we understand mental health, trauma recovery, spirituality, creativity, and the very nature of reality.Each episode blends science, storytelling, and real-world experiences—breaking down complex topics in a way that’s easy to ...