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When Speaker Newt Gingrich greeted Dr. David Lewis in his office overlooking the National Mall, he looked at Dr. Lewis and said: "You know you’re going to be fired for this, don’t you?" "I know," Dr. Lewis replied, "I just hope to stay out of prison." Gingrich had just read Dr. Lewis' commentary in Nature, titled "EPA Science: Casualty of Election Politics".

A renowned neuroscientist provides an “unorthodox but enlightening” (Wall Street Journal) narrative of how addiction happens in the brain, and what we can do to overcome it Through the vivid, true stories of five people who journeyed into and out of addiction, a renowned neuroscientist—and...

When we use chemical fertilizers, we injure the microbial life that sustains plants and then become increasingly dependent on an arsenal of toxic substances. Teaming with Microbes offers an alternative to this vicious circle and details how to garden in a way that strengthens, rather than destroys, the soil food web. You’ll discover that healthy soil is teeming with life - not just earthworms and insects, but a staggering multitude of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms.

Most gardeners realize that plants need to be fed but know little to nothing about the nature of the nutrients involved or how they get into plants. Teaming with Nutrients explains how nutrients move into plants and what both macro-nutrients and micro-nutrients do once inside. It shows organic gardeners how to provide these essentials.

Forest celebrates the diverse ways in which trees and forests are as magnificent, economically relevant and profoundly enchanting today as they ever have been. Journeying across the continents, Matt Collins and Roo Lewis tie together both the historical context and modern-day applications of...

Amateurs and professionals studying birds at the end of the 19th century were a contentious, passionate group with goals that intersected, collided, and occasionally merged in their writings and organizations. Driven by a desire to advance science, as well as by ego, pride, honor, insecurity, religion and other clashing sensibilities, they struggled to absorb the implications of evolution after Darwin. In the process, they dramatically reshaped the study of birds. Daniel Lewis here explores the professionalization of ornithology through one of its key figures: Robert Ridgway, the Smithsonian Institution’s first curator of birds.

A Pocket History of Human Evolution brings us up-to-date on the exploits of all our ancient relatives. Paleoanthropologist Silvana Condemi and science journalist François Savatier consider what accelerated our evolution: Was it tools, our "large" brains, language, empathy, or something else entirely? And why are we the sole survivors among many early bipedal humans? Their conclusions reveal the various ways ancient humans live on today - from gossip as modern "grooming" to our gendered division of labor - and what the future might hold for our strange and unique species.

The study of life and its existence in the universe, known as astrobiology, is now one of the hottest areas of both popular science and serious academic research, fusing biology, chemistry, astrophysics, and geology. Lewis Dartnell tours its latest findings, and explores some of the most fascinating questions in science. Could life emerge on other planets or moons? Could alien cells be based on silicon rather than carbon, or need ammonia instead of water?

Wir sind ohne Zweifel ein Wunder der Evolution. Unsere außergewöhnlichen körperlichen Eigenschaften und unsere Innovationen haben unsere Zivilisationen geschaffen. Aber wir sind auch zutiefst fehlerbehaftet. Unsere Körper brechen, ersticken und versagen, ob wir nun Könige oder Bauern sind. Krankheiten durchkreuzen unsere kühnsten Pläne, unsere Psyche ist die Ursache für schreckliche Entscheidungen in Krieg und Frieden. Diese faszinierende Widersprüchlichkeit ist die Essenz des Menschseins: die Summe unserer Schwächen und unserer Stärken, zwischen denen sich die Historie bewegt.

The carbon dioxide that industrial civilization spews into the atmosphere has dramatic consequences for life on Earth that extend beyond climate change. CO2 levels directly affect plant growth, in turn affecting any kind of life that depends on plants—in other words, everything.

Sort Your Brain Out includes brain-powered self-help advice that will improve your mood, help you deal with stress, and be better and smarter at work or in your everyday life. You'll discover how to shape and control the most adaptable organ in your body to think more creatively, keep your memory sharp, and live a better life on a daily basis.

In the Eye of the Wild begins with an account of the French anthropologist Nastassja Martin's near fatal run-in with a Kamchatka bear in the mountains of Siberia. Martin's professional interest is animism; she addresses philosophical questions about the relation of humankind to nature, and in her work she seeks to partake as fully as she can in the lives of the indigenous peoples she studies. Her violent encounter with the bear, however, brings her face-to-face with something entirely beyond her ken—the untamed, the nonhuman, the animal, the wild.

A former endangered species biologist looks at the ongoing sixth mass extinction through the prism of human behavior, personal experience, ecology, evolutionary biology, and contemporary conservation efforts. He provides new insights into factors triggering the current mass extinction event and examines conventional wisdom regarding human intelligence. The author suggests—as humanity edges ever closer to disappearing forever—a clear-eyed, real-world rationale for resignation but also acceptance.

Amanda Lewis was an overachieving, burned-out book editor most familiar with trees as dead blocks of paper. A dedicated "indoorswoman," she could barely tell a birch from a beech. But that didn't stop her from pledging to visit all of the biggest trees in British Columbia, a Canadian province known for its rugged terrain and gigantic trees.

Your most educational deer hunting podcast. From the chosen topics to the bite-size chunk episode lengths, the Deer IQ podcast has one goal in mind - hunter growth. With engaging pre-episode questions, and challenging takeaways at the end, you'll be pushed and inspired by this not so ordinary deer hunting podcast. Join outdoor writer, hunter, educator and host Adam Lewis in the pursuit of becoming wiser and greater hunters. Listen, engage, increase your Deer IQ.

Charleston’s Wetlands is a podcast that illuminates the importance of Wetlands when it comes to benefiting the community and environment. These episodes explore the benefits, threats, and recent legal decisions regarding Wetlands. In a place like Charleston where water is part of its culture, Wetlands need to be protected for us to protect our water and public health. Andrew Wunderely executive director and Waterkeeper of Charleston Waterkeeper, and Ashley Demosthenes, CEO and president of Lowcountry Land Trust, voice their opinions on Wetlands and their importance in Charleston. 

Running My Mouth Off About Climate Change explores the lesser-known sides of the climate crisis—the stuff that rarely makes the headlines.We dig into solutions, side effects, and the raw, human stories behind them. Because when you tweak one part of the system, something else always moves—and not always in the way you’d expect.Sometimes the results are powerful. Sometimes they’re messy. Either way, let’s explore it together—and have a little fun doing it.

Rare Wellness Podcast (by Center for Regenerative and Performance Medicine)The Rare Wellness Podcast covers topics like regenerative medicine, longevity, hormone balance, nutrition, and supplements — offering valuable insights to help you achieve optimal health and performance.Hosted by Dr. Jamie Lewis, each episode dives into cutting-edge therapies and wellness strategies, from advanced treatments in regenerative medicine to practical tips for balancing hormones, improving nutrition, and enhancing longevity.Sponsored by Center for Regenerative and Performance Medicine, located in the ...

Earth Day 2023: A Celebration of Indigenous Wisdom to Face Modern ChallengesImagine a world in balance- abundant food, cohesive communities- a secure future for all beings.That's the dream we're working to make real.Indigenous People are 5% of the world population and steward 80% of the Earth's resources. Yet their knowledge is left out of larger discussions and decision making regarding climate change action and public policies to preserve natural resources.Celebrating Indigenous Wisdom to Face Modern Challenges, created by the Her Many Voices Foundation (HMVF), addresses this.Founded by ...

Did you know that the CIA once made use of a “spy cat”, or that, although delicious, eating the flesh of an armadillo can give you leprosy? And what about Terry, the small black Cairn Terrier from Kansas who was paid today’s equivalent of $2,000 a week for her work in The Wizard of Oz? Even if you think you have a handle on all things trivia, you're guaranteed a big surprise with Now I Know: Animals.