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New from the author of the acclaimed bestseller The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs (“A masterpiece of science writing.” —Washington Post) and “one of the stars of modern paleontology” (National Geographic), a sweeping and revelatory history of mammals, illuminating the lost story of...

This informative booklet is designed for anyone‚Aîstudents and laypeople alike‚Aîwho seeks a clear and concise overview of the history of influenza. It presents key facts about flu epidemics and pandemics, exploring related topics such as pandemic terminology, causes, the flus connection to pneumonia, societal impacts, and treatment approaches. Written in 1921 by A. Mouritz in Honolulu, Hawaii, this work remains relevant today. Notably included in the Surgeon Generals Library at the U.S. National Library of Medicine, this edition omits Chapter 5 to maintain focus on the primary themes of...

In late May 1927 an inexperienced and unassuming 25-year-old Air Mail pilot from rural Minnesota stunned the world by making the first non-stop transatlantic flight. A spectacular feat of individual daring and collective technological accomplishment, Charles Lindbergh's flight from New York to Paris ushered in America's age of commercial aviation.

This is a history podcast told from inside the moment. Each episode focuses on a major event from the past, but instead of explaining it from a distance, the story is built from real accounts, verified transcripts, and documented voices of people who were there at the time. The goal is not to summarize history, but to recreate the uncertainty, fear, pressure, and decisions as they were actually experienced. There is no invented dialogue and no fictional dramatization. Every episode is grounded in strict historical accuracy, using primary sources to guide the narrative. When people speak in ...

Com base na arqueogenética, cientistas como Johannes Krause traçaram a rota das ondas migratórias que povoaram o mundo, lançando luz sobre aspectos do passado que até então permaneciam um mistério. Krause e o jornalista Thomas Trappe reescrevem um dos capítulos mais interessantes desse percurso: o povoamento da Europa. Além disso, detalham a cultura dos povos que viviam lá no período pré-histórico, formados por hábeis artesãos, por pessoas que enterravam os mortos com joias de ouro muito antes dos faraós do Egito e por caçadores de grandes animais que pereceram na Era do Gelo.

In The Alchemy of Us, scientist and science writer Ainissa Ramirez examines eight inventions - clocks, steel rails, copper communication cables, photographic film, light bulbs, hard disks, scientific labware, and silicon chips - and reveals how they shaped the human experience. Ramirez tells the stories of the woman who sold time, the inventor who inspired Edison, and the hotheaded undertaker whose invention pointed the way to the computer.

Bestselling author Steven Johnson recounts—in dazzling, multidisciplinary fashion—the story of the brilliant man who embodied the relationship between science, religion, and politics for America’s Founding Fathers. The Invention of Air is a book of world-changing ideas wrapped around a...

Es la intención de este audiolibro mostrar que en la relatividad general esas dos caras de la cultura muestran el mismo aire de familia que cualquiera puede apreciar entre el rostro delirante que la tradición nos ha legado de don Quijote y ese icono de la modernidad que es el rostro de un Einstein desmelenado.

Es la intención de este audiolibro mostrar que en la relatividad general esas dos caras de la cultura muestran el mismo aire de familia que cualquiera puede apreciar entre el rostro delirante que la tradición nos ha legado de don Quijote y ese icono de la modernidad que es el rostro de un Einstein desmelenado.

In the first half of the nineteenth century, transportation in the United States underwent an extraordinary transformation. In The American Transportation Revolution, Aaron W. Marrs explores the cultural influence of steamboats and railroads, which fascinated Americans across the country.

Ever wonder why onions make you cry? Or why lizards do pushups? Or why leaves change color in the fall? Don't worry, you're not alone. Acclaimed science writer and broadcaster Jay Ingram wonders the same things. After a long career of asking important questions (does time speed up as we age? How much Neanderthal is in me? Why do some animals throw their feces?), he's here to put our scientific quandaries to rest.

When does a scientific discovery become accepted fact? Why have scientific facts become easy to deny? And what can we do about it? In The Workshop and the World, philosopher and science historian Robert P. Crease answers these questions by describing the origins of our scientific infrastructure - the “workshop” - and the role of 10 of the world’s greatest thinkers in shaping it. As today’s politicians and government officials increasingly accuse scientists of dishonesty, conspiracy, and even hoaxes, engaged citizens wonder how we got to this level of distrust....

In this essential book written by a rural native and Silicon Valley veteran, Microsoft’s Chief technology officer tackles one of the most critical issues facing society today: the future of artificial intelligence and how it can be realistically used to promote growth, even in a shifting...

On June 25, 1950, most Americans barely noticed the headlines about civil unrest in Korea, unaware that this distant peninsula would soon become the backdrop for one of the most significant military campaigns in U.S. history, marked by tremendous sacrifice in both lives and resources. The Marines of the 1st Brigade, renowned for their expertise in amphibious assaults, were called to demonstrate their adaptability in intense ground combat. Throughout the fierce battles within the Pusan Perimeter‚Aîadvancing south toward Sachon and engaging the enemy twice along the Naktong River‚Aîthese ...

The Red Record presents an unflinching examination of lynching in the United States; an account not crafted by the oppressed, but rather, an indictment sourced from the very mouths of the oppressors. For years, the Chicago Tribune, a leading American journal, has been meticulously compiling lynching statistics. The data presented in this podcast, undisputed since its first publication in 1894, is based solely on the Tribunes findings, to guard against any accusations of exaggeration. Listen in as we delve into a sobering chapter of American history.

Join us as we explore the fascinating world of bird migration, where snow geese make an astonishing journey from James Bay, Canada, to the Louisiana Gulf coast in just 60 hours, covering over 1,700 miles at an average speed of 28 miles per hour. This captivating podcast dives into the wealth of knowledge presented in a 1998 circular from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, featuring insightful chapters on flight speeds, migration routes, and innovative research techniques. The closing chapter, Future Directions, poignantly reflects on how migratory pathways have evolved over millennia, yet ...

USAWC professors and esteemed guests discuss topics ranging from military strategy to geopolitical issues. The US Army War College Press produces “Decisive Point” as a companion series to the quarterly journal Parameters. In “SSI Live,” professors discuss wide-ranging military topics. Conversations on Strategy sheds light on topics relevant to contemporary strategy and Landpower issues.

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A podcast about the history of NASA human spaceflight. New episodes every other Thursday. (ish)

True paranormal stories told in the witnesses own voice. Monsters Among Us is a collection of first-hand eye-witness audio recordings made directly from experiencers of the paranormal, curated by host Derek Hayes. Surround yourself with a spooky, nostalgia-rich atmosphere and treat your ears to terrifying tales and deep dives into supernatural subjects ranging from ghosts, UFOs and alien abductions, to bigfoot, sasquatch and other cryptid creatures. Keep it spooky!