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Scientific American

    Scientific American est une revue de vulgarisation scientifique qui se concentre sur les découvertes scientifiques et leur impact sociétal. Son contenu vise à rendre les concepts scientifiques complexes accessibles à un large public par le biais d'articles clairs et de visuels. La publication met l'accent sur la recherche actuelle et les tendances futures dans diverses disciplines scientifiques. Par ses écrits, elle éveille la curiosité et favorise la pensée critique chez les lecteurs.

    Scientific American: Cuestiones curiosas de ciencia
    The Big Idea
    The Scientific American Book of Love, Sex and the Brain
    Instant Egghead Guide
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    The Scientific American Healthy Aging Brain
    • Good news about getting older from Scientific American and Scientific American Mind The Scientific American Truth About Your Aging Brain taps into the most current research to unearth secrets about the brain as it ages.

      The Scientific American Healthy Aging Brain
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      The Universe

      • 240pages
      • 9 heures de lecture
      3,7(17)Évaluer

      Exploring the universe's vastness, this book takes readers on a journey from the smallest particles, like quarks, to the largest structures, such as galactic superclusters. It presents complex scientific concepts in an engaging and accessible manner, making the wonders of the cosmos easily digestible. The narrative emphasizes the speed of light as a fundamental limit, adding a thrilling dimension to the exploration of both the microscopic and macroscopic realms of the universe.

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      Physics

      • 236pages
      • 9 heures de lecture
      3,7(20)Évaluer

      Exploring complex concepts in quantum physics, relativity, and light, this book presents science in an engaging and accessible format. Each topic is broken down into concise two- to four-page spreads, mirroring the successful format of the Sixty-Second Science podcast. Readers will discover intriguing insights, including Einstein's notable mistakes, the evolution of the iPod, and the possibilities of teleportation, all delivered with a light and approachable tone.

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    • How the latest discoveries in neuroscience reveal the moment to moment dynamics in our brain that inspires love and sexual desire. What stimulates us, turns us off, causes anxiety, elation, depression or stress in our most intimate relationships - and how to manage these powerful feelings.

      The Scientific American Book of Love, Sex and the Brain
    • The Big Idea

      • 302pages
      • 11 heures de lecture

      Exploring the evolution of modern science since 1845, this book delves into the passions and controversies that shaped significant ideas, both groundbreaking and absurd. It highlights the human side of scientific discovery, blending humor with a serious timeline of advancements. Drawing from the popular "50, 100, and 150 Years Ago in Science Today" feature, it offers a unique perspective on the best and worst ideas that have influenced the scientific landscape over the past century and a half.

      The Big Idea
    • Por qué son redondos los planetas? ¿Cómo duermen ballenas y delfines sin ahogarse? ¿Por qué hay más gente diestra que zurda? ¿Por qué bostezamos cuando estamos cansados? ¿Por qué las comidas picantes causan los mismos efectos que el calor? ¿Por qué flotan las nubes si tienen tanta agua en su interior? ¿Es verdad que el cristal es un líquido? ¿Es posible en teoría viajar en el tiempo? Éstas son sólo algunas de las cuestiones a las que distintos expertos consultados por la conocida revista SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN responden en este atractivo libro que pone decenas de CUESTIONES CURIOSAS DE CIENCIA al alcance de todos. Dividido en siete grandes apartados –Astronomía, Biología, el ser humano, Química, Ciencias de la Tierra, Matemáticas y ordenadores, y Física–, el volumen ofrece un buen espacio de ameno y formativo entretenimiento para cualquier espíritu curioso.

      Scientific American: Cuestiones curiosas de ciencia