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Drawing intriguing parallels between the present era of quantum physics and past episodes of scientific confusion, Beyond the Quantum tells the story of how pilot-wave theory was discovered and abandoned, revived and reconstructed, and how today it can pave the way to a new and radical physics beyond the quantum.

In this groundbreaking classic, investigative journalist Lynne McTaggart reveals a radical new paradigm—that the human mind and body are not separate from their environment but a packet of pulsating power constantly interacting with this vast energy sea, and that consciousness may be central...

All the matter and light we can see in the universe makes up a trivial five per cent of everything. The rest is hidden. This could be the biggest puzzle that science has ever faced. Since the 1970s, astronomers have been aware that galaxies have far too little matter in them to account for the way they spin around: they should fly apart, but something concealed holds them together. That ’something' is dark matter - invisible material in five times the quantity of the familiar stuff of stars and planets.

At the end of his career, Albert Einstein was pursuing a dream far more ambitious than the theory of relativity. He was trying to find an equation that explained all physical reality - a theory of everything. Experimental physicist and award-winning educator Dr. Don Lincoln takes you on this exciting journey in The Theory of Everything: The Quest to Explain All Reality. Suitable for the intellectually curious at all levels and assuming no background beyond basic high-school math, these 24 half-hour lectures cover recent developments at the forefront of particle physics and cosmology.

A New Yorker Best Book of the Year A breakthrough investigation of synthetic biology: the promising and controversial technology platform that combines biology and artificial intelligence and has the potential to program biological systems like we program computers. The breakthrough science of...

Our rapidly industrializing world has an insatiable hunger for energy and conventional sources are struggling to meet demand. Oil is running out, coal is damaging our climate, many nations are abandoning nuclear, yet solar, wind, and water will never be a complete replacement. The solution, says Daniel Clery in this deeply researched and revelatory book, is to be found in the original energy source: the Sun itself.

Why cracking the code of human conception took centuries of wild theories, misogynist blunders, and ludicrous mistakes Throughout most of human history, babies were surprises. People knew the basics: men and women had sex, and sometimes babies followed. But beyond that the origins of life were a...

Inspired by Albert Einstein's theory of relativity and Bertrand Russell and David Hilbert's pursuit of the fundamental rules of mathematics, some of the most brilliant minds of the generation came together in post-World War I Vienna to present the latest theories in mathematics, science, and philosophy and to build a strong foundation for scientific investigation. Composed of such luminaries as Kurt Gödel and Rudolf Carnap, and stimulated by the works of Ludwig Wittgenstein and Karl Popper, the Vienna Circle left an indelible mark on science.

Dive into the captivating world of early conservation with Our Search for a Wilderness, the inaugural book from The Boone and Crockett Club, co-founded by Theodore Roosevelt and George Grinnell. In their Editors Note, they emphasized the essence of big-game hunting as a pursuit for the strong and resilient. This book, while reflecting the outdated equipment of its time, offers a vivid exploration of the American West and the dawn of the conservation movement. Each chapter delves into various animals such as buffalo, mountain goats, elk, and grizzlies, as well as the indigenous peoples and ...

As AI becomes smarter and more humanlike, our societies, our economies, and our humanity will undergo the most dramatic changes we've seen since the Agricultural Revolution. Some of these changes will enhance our species. Others may dehumanize us and make us more machinelike in our interactions with others. It's up to us to adapt and determine how we want to live and work. Are you ready? In I, Human psychologist Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic offers a guide for reclaiming ourselves in a world in which most of our decisions will be made for us.

Heather Couper presents a sweeping history of astronomy, as heard on BBC Radio 4. In this 30-part BBC Radio 4 series, astronomer Heather Couper charts the history of our understanding of the universe. Her journey begins at the beginning as people first gaze in wonder at the life-giving Sun...

A leading astronomer and gifted teacher takes readers on a wondrous tour of how science confronts the big questions—about the universe’s origins, destiny, and fundamental nature—and how it contends with the limits of our knowledge Humans have learned a lot about the world around us and the...

Join journalist Barry Werth as he pulls back the curtain on Vertex, a start-up pharmaceutical company, and witness firsthand the intense drama being played out in the pioneering and hugely profitable field of drug research. Founded by Joshua Boger, a dynamic Harvard- and Merck-trained scientific whiz kid, Vertex is dedicated to designing - atom by atom - both a new life-saving immunosuppressant drug and a drug to combat the virus that causes AIDS.

QUEST – Promoting better public understanding of science. A podcast about the landscape of European science communication today with a focus on views from female science researchers and specialist journalists. We speak to leading science communication professionals around Europe to learn about the challenges and current trends impacting their work, and to hear their advice on how other science communicators can improve the effectiveness of their communication activities. ‘QUEST – QUality and Effectiveness in Science and Technology communication' is a Horizon 2020 EU funded project. Read ...

Physicians routinely diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions across multiple clinical areas. Whether it’s a condition studied for decades or an emerging infection, comprehensive diagnostic testing is enabling faster and more effective care to drive better patient outcomes. In fact, most medical decisions are based at least partly on lab testing! On The Results Are In from Quest Diagnostics®, we are joined by diagnostics industry leaders who support providers in optimizing care pathways for their patients. From the latest in cutting-edge research to the real-world impact of ...

What if aging wasn’t inevitable? What if the dream of living forever wasn’t just the stuff of myths and science fiction? The Quest for Immortality: The Science of Aging and Longevity is an eight-part series that takes listeners on an extraordinary journey through the past, present, and future of humanity’s relentless pursuit of life without limits.This show unravels the mysteries of aging, starting with ancient myths like the Philosopher’s Stone and the Fountain of Youth and progressing to cutting-edge science, reshaping our understanding of life itself. Explore the biological secrets ...

In Deutschland existiert ein ausgeprägtes Negativ-Narrativ. Bei Digitalisierung, Innovation, KI, Plattformen und Tech scheint das Land abgehängt. Doch entspricht dies der Wirklichkeit? Was aus unserer Sicht fehlt, ist mehr Optimismus und mehr Erfolgsgeschichten, die zeigen, wo Unternehmen in Deutschland spitze sind, aber auch, wo noch Potenziale schlummern. Im ersten Podcast mit Künstlicher Intelligenz als Host geht fischerAppelt auf eine Suchmission nach guten Ideen und konstruktiven Köpfen aus Wirtschaft, Politik und Wissenschaft.

Welcome to the Quest for Christ podcast, where we seek for light and truth in all spiritual beliefs. Whether you believe in God, Jesus Christ, immortal beings, or even something greater than yourself, I hope you feel loved and welcome here. This is a place for open-minded discussion, where communication is expressed with love and respect.In this podcast, we listen to understand. I believe in Jesus Christ. I believe that he is the source of pure love, light, and truth, and that he is everywhere and in everything.I also believe that we are here on earth to learn how to connect with each other, ...

Kirk is a philosopher, scientist, husband, and a legit Christian. His podcast is mostly about exploring assumptions and questions pertaining to God, philosophy, science and life that he ponders about, hence the name Quest with Kirk Durston. Kirk wants you to join him on that Quest or perhaps you're on your own quest about such matters and you can explore together.

A genetically modified potato that could resist destructive blight, defend itself against parasitic worms, avoid bruising, and cut down on the accumulation of a suspected carcinogen during cooking would be worth many billions of dollars per year to potato producers across the world.