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Science Surprises

Author : Vicki Cobb
Publisher : Sky Pony
ISBN 13 : 9781632203168
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Science Surprises written by Vicki Cobb and published by Sky Pony. This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With See for Yourself!, budding scientists can wow their teachers and classmates (and maybe win a ribbon or two) by learning: How to extract DNA from an onion How pigments from vegetables make dye How to make paper out of lint from a clothes dryer How to make a friend feel like he or she has a third hand What happens when you grow yeast in dandruff shampoo That tea and iron pills make excellent inks And much more! See for Yourself! includes experiments in the areas of chemistry, earth science, physical science, the human body, and technology, but the experiments all take their inspiration from very familiar places. The materials needed to execute the experiments can all be inexpensively purchased at the supermarket, the toy store, the hardware store, the stationery store, and the drugstore. Some of the experiments are quick and easy, while others are more challenging. Most include additional suggestions so that curious young scientists can keep on investigating.

Ignorance and Surprise

Author : Matthias Gross
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 0262265613
Total Pages : 255 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (622 download)

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Download or read book Ignorance and Surprise written by Matthias Gross and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2010-05-07 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The relationship between ignorance and surprise and a conceptual framework for dealing with the unexpected, as seen in ecological design projects. Ignorance and surprise belong together: surprises can make people aware of their own ignorance. And yet, perhaps paradoxically, a surprising event in scientific research—one that defies prediction or risk assessment—is often a window to new and unexpected knowledge. In this book, Matthias Gross examines the relationship between ignorance and surprise, proposing a conceptual framework for handling the unexpected and offering case studies of ecological design that demonstrate the advantages of allowing for surprises and including ignorance in the design and negotiation processes. Gross draws on classical and contemporary sociological accounts of ignorance and surprise in science and ecology and integrates these with the idea of experiment in society. He develops a notion of how unexpected occurrences can be incorporated into a model of scientific and technological development that includes the experimental handling of surprises. Gross discusses different projects in ecological design, including Chicago's restoration of the shoreline of Lake Michigan and Germany's revitalization of brownfields near Leipzig. These cases show how ignorance and surprise can successfully play out in ecological design projects, and how the acknowledgment of the unknown can become a part of decision making. The appropriation of surprises can lead to robust design strategies. Ecological design, Gross argues, is neither a linear process of master planning nor a process of trial and error but a carefully coordinated process of dealing with unexpected turns by means of experimental practice.

Redirect

Author : Timothy D. Wilson
Publisher : Back Bay Books
ISBN 13 : 9780316051903
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (519 download)

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Download or read book Redirect written by Timothy D. Wilson and published by Back Bay Books. This book was released on 2015-01-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "There are few academics who write with as much grace and wisdom as Timothy Wilson. REDIRECT is a masterpiece." -Malcolm Gladwell What if there were a magic pill that could make you happier, turn you into a better parent, solve a number of your teenager's behavior problems, reduce racial prejudice, and close the achievement gap in education? There is no such pill, but story editing - the scientifically based approach described in REDIRECT - can accomplish all of this. The world-renowned psychologist Timothy Wilson shows us how to redirect the stories we tell about ourselves and the world around us, with subtle prompts, in ways that lead to lasting change. Fascinating, groundbreaking, and practical, REDIRECT demonstrates the remarkable power small changes can have on the ways we see ourselves and our environment, and how we can use this in our everyday lives.

Seven Pillars of Science

Author : John Gribbin
Publisher : Icon Books
ISBN 13 : 1785786571
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (857 download)

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Download or read book Seven Pillars of Science written by John Gribbin and published by Icon Books. This book was released on 2020-09-24 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Gribbin, author of Six Impossible Things, shortlisted for the Royal Society Insight Investment Science Book Prize, presents a tour of seven fundamental scientific truths that underpin our very existence. These 'pillars of science' also defy common sense. For example, solid things are mostly empty space, so how do they hold together? There appears to be no special 'life force', so how do we distinguish living things from inanimate objects? And why does ice float on water, when most solids don't? You might think that question hardly needs asking, and yet if ice didn't float, life on Earth would never have happened. The answers to all of these questions were sensational in their day, and some still are. Throughout history, science has been able to think the unthinkable - and Gribbin brilliantly shows the surprising secrets on which our understanding of life is based.

Nobel Prizes And Nature's Surprises

Author : Erling Norrby
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9814522015
Total Pages : 470 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (145 download)

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Download or read book Nobel Prizes And Nature's Surprises written by Erling Norrby and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2013-10-10 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each year the Nobel Prizes in the natural sciences reveal amazing discoveries. New milestones in the relentless advance of science are identified. The growth of knowledge and its evolution can be researched in the Nobel archives where nominations are kept secret for 50 years after the awards have been made. They represent a treasure for real-time assessment of science. Norrby's earlier book, Nobel Prizes and Life Sciences (2010) examined the unique archival records until 1959.The present book takes us up to 1962, surveying a range of dazzling discoveries. All prizes in immunology are reviewed. Their impact on our capacity to control infectious diseases and transplant organs are highlighted. The Nobel year 1962 is exceptional in recognizing the most major advance in biology since Darwin in 1859 presented his theory of evolution. This was the dramatic discovery of the double-helix structure of DNA by Watson and Crick in 1953. The era of molecular biology had begun. Its explosive development continues into the present.

Surprises in Theoretical Physics

Author : Rudolf Ernst Peierls
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780691082424
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (824 download)

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Download or read book Surprises in Theoretical Physics written by Rudolf Ernst Peierls and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 1979-11-21 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Problems in theoretical physics often lead to paradoxical answers; yet closer reasoning and a more complete analysis invariably lead to the resolution of the paradox and to a deeper understanding of the physics involved. Drawing primarily from his own experience and that of his collaborators, Sir Rudolf Peierls selects examples of such "surprises" from a wide range of physical theory, from quantum mechanical scattering theory to the theory of relativity, from irreversibility in statistical mechanics to the behavior of electrons in solids. By studying such surprises and learning what kind of possibilities to look for, he suggests, scientists may be able to avoid errors in future problems. In some cases the surprise is that the outcome of a calculation is contrary to what physical intuition seems to demand. In other instances an approximation that looks convincing turns out to be unjustified, or one that looks unreasonable turns out to be adequate. Professor Peierls does not suggest, however, that theoretical physics is a hazardous game in which one can never foresee the surprises a detailed calculation might reveal. Rather, he contends, all the surprises discussed have rational explanations, most of which are very simple, at least in principle. This book is based on the author's lectures at the University of Washington in the spring of 1977 and at the Institut de Physique Nucleaire, University de Paris-Sud, Orsay, during the winter of 1977-1978.

The Little Giant Book of Science Facts

Author : Glen Vecchione
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781402706530
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (65 download)

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Download or read book The Little Giant Book of Science Facts written by Glen Vecchione and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2004 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hundreds of fascinating, flabbergasting, and sometimes freaky facts are at your disposal in this fun-sized compendium. Uncover animal oddities, including the fact that certain species of frogs can survive being frozen solid and thawed. Find out how strange people really are: Did you know that the average human produces 25,000 quarts of saliva in a lifetime—enough to fill two swimming pools? And there are botanical surprises, such as that bananas are actually herbs, plus science tidbits about the Earth, inventions, computers, and more.

Freaky Science Discoveries

Author : Sarah Machajewski
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN 13 : 1482429527
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (824 download)

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Book Synopsis Freaky Science Discoveries by : Sarah Machajewski

Download or read book Freaky Science Discoveries written by Sarah Machajewski and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Science has helped us make sense of some of the freakiest things about life on Earth, and more amazing discoveries are made every day. This book takes readers on a jaw-dropping journey through some of history’s wildest scientific revelations, such as the existence of black holes, the role of mold in fighting killer diseases, and how maggots—yes, maggots!—are used to treat serious wounds. Astounding full-color images enhance the high-interest text, and will make readers squirm with delight as they learn about some of the most pivotal moments in scientific study. Fascinating fun facts and in-depth sidebars enhance the main content with information readers will not soon forget!

The Light Ages: The Surprising Story of Medieval Science

Author : Seb Falk
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 1324002948
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (24 download)

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Download or read book The Light Ages: The Surprising Story of Medieval Science written by Seb Falk and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2020-11-17 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Named a Best Book of 2020 by The Telegraph, The Times, and BBC History Magazine An illuminating guide to the scientific and technological achievements of the Middle Ages through the life of a crusading astronomer-monk. "Falk’s bubbling curiosity and strong sense of storytelling always swept me along. By the end, The Light Ages didn’t just broaden my conception of science; even as I scrolled away on my Kindle, it felt like I was sitting alongside Westwyk at St. Albans abbey, leafing through dusty manuscripts by candlelight." —Alex Orlando, Discover Soaring Gothic cathedrals, violent crusades, the Black Death: these are the dramatic forces that shaped the medieval era. But the so-called Dark Ages also gave us the first universities, eyeglasses, and mechanical clocks. As medieval thinkers sought to understand the world around them, from the passing of the seasons to the stars in the sky, they came to develop a vibrant scientific culture. In The Light Ages, Cambridge science historian Seb Falk takes us on a tour of medieval science through the eyes of one fourteenth-century monk, John of Westwyk. Born in a rural manor, educated in England’s grandest monastery, and then exiled to a clifftop priory, Westwyk was an intrepid crusader, inventor, and astrologer. From multiplying Roman numerals to navigating by the stars, curing disease, and telling time with an ancient astrolabe, we learn emerging science alongside Westwyk and travel with him through the length and breadth of England and beyond its shores. On our way, we encounter a remarkable cast of characters: the clock-building English abbot with leprosy, the French craftsman-turned-spy, and the Persian polymath who founded the world’s most advanced observatory. The Light Ages offers a gripping story of the struggles and successes of an ordinary man in a precarious world and conjures a vivid picture of medieval life as we have never seen it before. An enlightening history that argues that these times weren’t so dark after all, The Light Ages shows how medieval ideas continue to color how we see the world today.

Everyday Science Experiments in the Kitchen

Author : John Daniel Hartzog
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1404255966
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (42 download)

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Download or read book Everyday Science Experiments in the Kitchen written by John Daniel Hartzog and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2005-12-15 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides experiments that explore scientific phenomena occurring in the kitchen.

The Power of Surprise

Author : Michael Rousell, PhD
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1538152428
Total Pages : 283 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (381 download)

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Download or read book The Power of Surprise written by Michael Rousell, PhD and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-09-15 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rousell examines the rich and complex nuances of the science of surprise and shows us how we can use it strategically to enrich lives. Random events transform us. After studying formative events, moments that define us, for over three decades, Michael Rousell discovered that most of them took place during a spark of surprise. This breakthrough launched a fascinating journey from neuroscience to stand-up comedy. Rousell draws on research from a wide variety of brain science disciplines (cognition, motivation, neuroscience, psychology, artificial intelligence, persuasion, evolution, and learning), then examines those who already use surprise strategically (comedians, film directors, entertainers, magicians, and novelists). This examination illustrates the hidden, yet critical features inherent in surprise, while demystifying the complexities. Surprise evolved as a mechanism to instantly change our beliefs. Rousell shows how surprising events produce invisible influence because they open a window to spontaneous belief change with no warning or conscious awareness. You’ll see how seemingly minor features of surprise create profound differences and can be used to strategically enrich lives, create positive mindsets, and maximize influence.

Everyday Science Experiments in the Gym

Author : John Daniel Hartzog
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 9780823954582
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (545 download)

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Download or read book Everyday Science Experiments in the Gym written by John Daniel Hartzog and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 1999-12-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Suggests activities and experiments that demonstrate the principles of science at work in a school gym, exploring such topics as gravity, friction, and oxygen.

Brain Food

Author : Lisa Mosconi PhD
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0399574018
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (995 download)

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Download or read book Brain Food written by Lisa Mosconi PhD and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-03-06 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to eat for maximum brain power and health from an expert in both neuroscience and nutrition. Like our bodies, our brains have very specific food requirements. And in this eye-opening book from an author who is both a neuroscientist and a certified integrative nutritionist, we learn what should be on our menu. Dr. Lisa Mosconi, whose research spans an extraordinary range of specialties including brain science, the microbiome, and nutritional genomics, notes that the dietary needs of the brain are substantially different from those of the other organs, yet few of us have any idea what they might be. Her innovative approach to cognitive health incorporates concepts that most doctors have yet to learn. Busting through advice based on pseudoscience, Dr. Mosconi provides recommendations for a complete food plan, while calling out noteworthy surprises, including why that paleo diet you are following may not be ideal, why avoiding gluten may be a terrible mistake, and how simply getting enough water can dramatically improve alertness. Including comprehensive lists of what to eat and what to avoid, a detailed quiz that will tell you where you are on the brain health spectrum, and 24 mouth-watering brain-boosting recipes that grow out of Dr. Mosconi's own childhood in Italy, Brain Food gives us the ultimate plan for a healthy brain. Brain Food will appeal to anyone looking to improve memory, prevent cognitive decline, eliminate brain fog, lift depression, or just sharpen their edge.

Everyday Science Experiments in the Backyard

Author : John Daniel Hartzog
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 0823954552
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (239 download)

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Download or read book Everyday Science Experiments in the Backyard written by John Daniel Hartzog and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 1999-12-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides experiments that explore scientific phenomena occurring in the backyard.

Everyday Science Experiments at the Playground

Author : John Daniel Hartzog
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 9780823954575
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (545 download)

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Book Synopsis Everyday Science Experiments at the Playground by : John Daniel Hartzog

Download or read book Everyday Science Experiments at the Playground written by John Daniel Hartzog and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 1999-12-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Suggests activities and experiments that demonstrate the principles of science at work in a playground, exploring such topics as gravity, centrifugal force, and shadows.

Brain-powered Science

Author : Thomas O'Brien
Publisher : NSTA Press
ISBN 13 : 1936137755
Total Pages : 415 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (361 download)

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Download or read book Brain-powered Science written by Thomas O'Brien and published by NSTA Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

God's Gift of Science

Author : Graeme Finlay
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1666748064
Total Pages : 157 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (667 download)

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Download or read book God's Gift of Science written by Graeme Finlay and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2022-10-21 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Science is an aspect of modern culture that carries a huge weight of prestige. It operates on a foundation of supporting presuppositions, understandings of reality that people assimilate from infancy. Such presuppositions constitute our worldviews, but we are generally unaware of them. In this book, Graeme Finlay argues that many presuppositions that were essential for the development of science were imbibed from Judeo-Christian faith in the creator God, and they remain vital for the continued vitality of science. Furthermore, theology and science share a feature that points towards their common engagement with reality. New findings catch us by surprise—so much so, that we must conclude that we encounter previously unrecognized realities in genuine experiences of discovery. We don’t invent those surprising phenomena. Both theology and science engage with an objective reality that is not of our construction. The subterranean connection between science and theology at the level of presuppositions and their openness to engage with reality indicate the potential for ongoing fruitful and mutually beneficial dialogue between the two disciplines. The author illustrates this potential through examples from the field of ecological economics.