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This fresh and exciting approach to science, skepticism, and critical thinking will enlighten and inspire listeners of all ages. With a mix of wit and wisdom, it challenges everyone to think like a scientist, embrace the skeptical life, and improve their critical thinking skills. Think shows you how to better navigate through the maze of biases and traps that are standard features of every human brain.

How do robots think? What makes a calculator add numbers? What's inside a smartphone? Kids Encyclopedia of Technology is the perfect introduction to the world of gadgets, machines, and inventions! Packed with fun facts, easy explanations, and references to colorful illustrations, this audiobook answers all the questions kids have about the technology we use every day—from tools and machines to computers and robots.

In this thought-provoking exploration, physicists Chris Ferrie and Geraint F. Lewis delve into the fundamental questions that have puzzled humanity for centuries. With clarity and precision, Ferrie and Lewis navigate the realms of quantum physics, relativity, and cosmology, providing accessible explanations that engage both novices and enthusiasts.

In the vein of Randall Munroe’s What If? and perfect for fans of Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, Leah Elson’s There Are No Stupid Questions … in Science covers biology, chemistry, physics, human physiology, and space—providing easy-to-understand, delightfully cheeky answers to over one hundred common questions, from the age-old, to the ridiculous, to the sublime.

Fans of xkcd ask Munroe a lot of strange questions: What if you tried to hit a baseball pitched at ninety percent the speed of light? How fast can you hit a speed bump while driving and live? If there was a robot apocalypse, how long would humanity last? What if everyone only had one soulmate? What would happen if the moon went away? In pursuit of answers, Munroe runs computer simulations, pores over stacks of declassified military research memos, solves differential equations, and consults with nuclear reactor operators.

जगविख्यात विश्वरचनाशास्त्रज्ञ आणि द ब्रीफ हिस्ट्री ऑफ टाइम या लोकप्रिय पुस्तकाचे बेस्टसेलिंग लेखक स्टीफन हॉकिंग यांचं नवं आणि अखेरचं पुस्तक. हॉकिंग यांनी जगाचा निरोप घेतल्यानंतर प्रकाशित झालेल्या या पुस्तकात, विश्वातल्या मूलभत प्रश्नांबाबतचे त्यांचे विचार आहेत

Whatever your motivation is for passing the UK Driving Theory Test, we understand your desire to get out on the road.. Yet unfortunately, more than 30% of people fail their theory test. And for 1.8 Million people, it took them more than 3 attempts to pass their test! We've created this audiobook to help you avoid becoming one of the unlucky ones who fails their theory test—saving you time, money and stress along the way. Our audiobook is the ONLY audiobook on the market that gives you up-to-date practise questions and answers to help you pass your theory.

A contrarian scientist wrestles with the big questions that modern physics raises, and what physics says about the human condition Not only can we not currently explain the origin of the universe, it is questionable we will ever be able to explain it. The notion that there are universes...

Does alien life exist? Is time travel possible? How did the universe begin, and how will it end? Is the future predetermined? These are just some of the fascinating questions posed in this book, which stretches across physics, the life sciences and cosmology. Each chapter considers a separate question and ends with either an answer or, if there is insufficient evidence, a ‘best guess’ answer.

What happened before the Big Bang? Why does time flow only forward? Do we live as part of a multiverse? Could the universe vanish in an instant? These questions and more are at the forefront of physics, cosmology, and quantum theory, and they keep some of the best minds of modern physicists awake at night. The Great Unanswered Questions of Physics gives you the chance to probe these mysteries of the universe.

'Will my bacon sandwich kill me?', 'Is vaping better than smoking?', 'How do you become an astronaut?' - just some of the Big Questions we ask some of the brightest minds behind Oxford science. Join us in each podcast as we explore a different area of science.

Authored by Noel Benford, a seasoned Certified Flight Instructor from New York, this guide gives you the most common questions students have been asked during recent exams. Benford shares his extensive experience and insights giving you a significant advantage, ensuring your thoroughly prepared for the exam.

The Question Is is a podcast series hosted by Dr. Wayne Brown & Coach Laura Brown. This podcast is dedicated to tackling provocative and complex social questions. Each episode features a thought-provoking question at the center of a dynamic discussion with a diverse roster of guest experts, thought leaders, and everyday people. The goal is to foster open dialogue, encourage critical thinking, and explore multiple perspectives. The Question Is...is part of the AMPLIFY Podcast Network and is produced by RISE Chattanooga, a creative community organization dedicated to strengthening Chattanooga’...

We spend a third of our lives in bed, but how much do we really understand about what happens when we go to sleep? What's the right amount? Why do we experience jet lag? Is snoring normal? Enter Dr. Meir Kryger, a world authority on the science of sleep, with a comprehensive guide to the science of slumber that combines detailed case studies and pragmatic advice.

Tous les mois, Lola Avril, chercheuse en science politique (CNRS / Université Paris 1), discute avec un·e chercheur·se en sciences sociales des rapports de force et dynamiques contemporaines qui structurent la production des politiques européennes.

Bienvenue dans Les Questions Essentielles, le podcast de Lactel Bio qui bourdonne d’idées pour expliquer la nature et la biodiversité à toute la famille ! Depuis plus de 30 ans, chez Lactel Bio, on sait combien il est important de préserver la nature. Dans chaque épisode, on découvre pourquoi les arbres, les insectes, les haies et les animaux qui nous entourent sont essentiels pour la biodiversité des prés et nous permettent de faire du bon lait Bio. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Science you can trust. Questions that matter. Join Professor Brian Cox and a panel of the world’s top scientists and experts as they tackle your questions about some of the biggest science challenges facing society today. Can we cure cancer? How do you separate nutrition fact from fiction? What do climate change and the march of AI mean for our future? Could we live forever? Each episode is recorded in front of a live audience and it’s their questions that drive the debate. Hear from the experts who actually know what they’re talking about, including Adam Rutherford, Helen ...

From the birb brains behind the RSPB TikTok and RSPB Magazine, Wild Questions is a wildlife pod like no other. Each episode sees hosts Yas Devi and Jamie Wyver invite a special guest to ask their most talon-curling, weird, and burning bird and nature questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what’s really out there? On The Gravity of Questions, we dive into the mysteries of astronomy and astrophysics one curious thought at a time. From black holes and galaxies to the wildest “what ifs” about the universe, I’ll break it all down in a way that’s easy to understand, lighthearted, and fun to listen to. Think of it as stargazing with a friend who loves asking the big questions right along with you.

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