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From a star theoretical physicist, “a love letter to the wonderous universe we call home, and an urge to think critically about how we explore its depths” (Smithsonian Magazine) In The Disordered Cosmos, Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein shares her love for physics, from the Standard Model of...

The thrilling story of the charismatic explorer who Simon Bolivar called "the true discoverer of South America" and the daring expedition that altered the course of science. From 1799 to 1804 German naturalist and adventurer Alexander von Humboldt conducted the first extensive scientific exploration of Latin America.

Every night, above our heads, a drama of epic proportions is playing out. Diamond planets, zombie stars, black holes heavier than a billion Suns. The cast of characters is extraordinary, and each one has its own incredible story to tell. We once thought of our Earth as unique, but we have now...

La place accordée à l'animal dans une société révèle comment l'homme veut vivre au monde. L'expérimentation animale, l'anti-spécisme ou encore la tauromachie nourrissent des débats aux ramifications complexes pour la définition de l'homme en tant qu'espèce et en tant qu'être doué de morale. Dans ce troisième volume de Cosmos, Michel Onfray aborde les enjeux philosophiques profonds que pose notre approche de l'animal, et notamment de sa souffrance.

Hello and welcome, dear listeners! I’m thrilled to have you join me on this exciting journey with “A Journey from Earth to the Stars with Coffee.” In this podcast, we’re blending the world of coffee with the wonders of the cosmos, taking you on an adventure that connects the rich flavors of coffee with the mysteries of the universe. Whether you're a coffee enthusiast or a space explorer at heart, there’s something for everyone. So grab your favorite brew, sit back, and let’s embark on this cosmic adventure together. Welcome to the Coffee Cosmos! Contact: discoveringthecoffeecosmos@...

The Cheese and the Worms is an incisive study of popular culture in the 16th century as seen through the eyes of one man, the miller known as Menocchio, who was accused of heresy during the Inquisition and sentenced to death. Carlo Ginzburg uses the trial records to illustrate the religious and social conflicts of the society in which Menocchio lived.

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.

Culturas y raices del medio oriente, con testimonios y modismos de habitantes de las comunas de la region interior de Valparaíso, Chile. Este Programa es una producción de Radio Cosmos 103.7 FM

The nation’s #1 academic resource on losers, chumps, and has-beens. Join comedians/scholars Adam McShane, Joey Bednarski, and Cosmo Nomikos as they profile extinct animals, stupid criminals and just about every other kind of failure on God’s green earth.