Download or read book 365 Surprising Scientific Facts Breakthroughs and Discoveries written by Sharon Bertsch McGrayne and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1994 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a lively overview of recent breakthroughs and discoveries in science, as well as a review of some basic principles, in the form of intriguing trivia questions and answers. Covering a broad range of subjects, the book includes the disciplines of computer science, technology, medicine and health, Earth science, chemistry, astronomy, physics and mathematics. Each entry is accompanied by a short list of recommended reading on two levels: one in popular and accessible literature and the other in readily available scientific journals.
Download or read book Blue Genes and Polyester Plants written by Sharon Bertsch McGrayne and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1997-04-08 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains 365 facts of recent developments in a variety of fields including biology, medicine, engineering, technology, zoology, chemistry, and astronomy, arranged in question and answer format.
Download or read book Blue Genes Polyester Plants written by Sharon Bertsch McGrayne and published by . This book was released on 1997-05-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Blue Genes and Polyester Plants written by Sharon Bertsch McGrayne and published by Turtleback. This book was released on 1997-04-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Irresistible. She asks extraordinary questions and gives you the extraordinary answers. -- New Scientist, praise for 365 Surprising Scientific Facts, Breakthroughs, and Discoveries-- Which is the most promiscuous primate?-- Why do American presidents and fat possums have more sons than daughters?-- What kind of grass is stronger than concrete?Learn the answers to these and many other fascinating scientific questionsScience fans and trivia buffs will welcome this witty and scrupulously researched follow-up to Sharon McGrayne's 365 Surprising Scientific Facts, Breakthroughs, and Discoveries (Wiley, 1994). Here is another lively question-and-answer collection of intriguing, colorful, and curious facts culled from the cutting edge of scientific research. Covering the full spectrum of disciplines, including astronomy, biology, chemistry, computer science, earth science, mathematics, medicine and health, physics, and technology, this fun collection is guaranteed to challenge any reader's imagination.
Download or read book Prometheans in the Lab written by Sharon Bertsch McGrayne and published by Sharon Bertsch McGrayne. This book was released on 2001 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Table of contents includes: Soap and Nicholas Leblanc, Color and William Henry Perkin, Sugar and Norbert Rillieux, Clean water and Edward Frankland, Fertilizer, poison gas, and Fritz Haber, Leaded gasoline, safe refrigeration and Thomas Midgley, Jr., Nylon and Wallace Hume Carothers, DDT and Paul Hermann Muller, Lead-free gasoline and Clair C. Patterson.
Download or read book The One Year Did You Know Devotions 2 written by Nancy S. Hill and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2009-08-03 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents fun facts and trivia including how a pearl forms and the origin of safety glass, connecting them to Christian life using passages from the Bible.
Download or read book What If You Could Unscramble an Egg written by Robert Ehrlich and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A whimsical construction of an imaginary dialogue between two people intent on understanding esoteric topics that range from human sexuality to physics. Ehrlich (physics, George Mason U.) is dedicated to making the sciences fun and interesting, and though the conceit is "cute," the information it contains is dynamic and scientifically sound, posing interesting questions and speculations on life in the universe, human behavior, perception, gravity, material properties, physics, time, space, and a sample list of "What ifs?" to pursue on one's own. The answer to the title's question (we were dying to know) is that, in part, it's all a matter of probabilities. The promotional material says the cartoons are humorous. Not. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Download or read book 1001 Shocking Science Facts written by Anne Rooney and published by Arcturus Publishing. This book was released on 2020-07-31 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered why we often think of mad scientists and nutty professors? Well, you're about to find out! With the help of a gang of cartoon characters, this fact-filled book guides you through all the revolting realms of science. From the workings of the human body, animals and creepy crawlies, to planet earth, space and beyond - prepare to be electrified with knowledge! So, hold on to your lab coats... you're in for a shock!
Download or read book Everyday Amazing written by Beatrice the Biologist and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like fan mail addressed to the natural world, Everyday Amazing is filled with uplifting and interesting musings on science from Beatrice the Biologist. Beatrice the Biologist is an easily amused former high school biology teacher with a soft spot for the mind-blowing science we encounter daily that we often take for granted. In Everyday Amazing, she shines the spotlight on ten different types of amazing everyday scientific facts in short chapters full of fun and fascinating tidbits bound to both entertain you and expand your horizons! Learn the basics of atomic science, sound waves, bioscience, microbiology, and more in accessible chapters offering a fresh perspective on concepts you may have learned about, but aren’t totally clear on. Quirky illustrations throughout add to the fun! Fall in love with science with Beatrice the Biologist in Everyday Amazing!
Download or read book Science That Changed the World written by Stuart Kumar-Terry and published by Young Reed. This book was released on 2019-01-22 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a gender and racially diverse cross-section of scientists through history. The intention is to describe the science that was discovered, the manner in which it was discovered and the impact of the discoveries. There is a balance of the history of discovery and an exploration of the principles. This book provides a broad summary of science history, not a detailed description of individuals, events or science. The tone of language is evocative, inspirational and inspiring; the readers will be swept away by the incredible achievements and unlimited possibilities of scientific discovery.
Download or read book Iron Nature s Universal Element written by Eugenie V. Mielczarek and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mielczarek (physics, George Mason U.) and science writer McGrayne explore the critical importance of the metal element in life from bacteria to humans. They report on recent discoveries about iron and magnetism in bacteria, in myriad animal and plant species, and in humans, such as that many migrating animals have minute deposits of magnetite inside them that are sensory navigators. They also, of course, discuss the role of iron in mammalian blood and the iron- related diseases of humans.
Download or read book TIME 100 New Scientific Discoveries written by The Editors of TIME and published by Time. This book was released on 2011-08-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a continuation of TIME's successful books on science, this volume will range widely through the most captivating topics in nature-astronomy, physics, geology, climate, physiology and more-to present a host of fascinating facts. Each story will contain the scientific explanation for phenomena that defy credulity, from unique animal behaviors to the characteristics of distant galaxies, from amazing aspects of the human mind to the paradoxes of subatomic physics. The book will also include a history of debunked scientific theories, notions once taken for granted that have been shown to be false.
Download or read book U X L Science Fact Finder The natural world written by Phillis Engelbert and published by Gale Cengage. This book was released on 1998 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents information on a variety of scientific subjects as answers to frequently asked questions.
Download or read book The Real Book of Amazing Scientific Facts written by Jane Sherman and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 100 Unusual Scientific Facts written by Corinne Valard and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-12-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This illustrated collection of 100 astonishing scientific facts is a tribute to curiosity and general knowledge. It is intended for all curious minds, whether they are beginners or enlightened enthusiasts. Did you know that there is an immortal living being, that only one mammal is capable of flying, that human DNA has unsuspected connections with the plant kingdom, or that it rains diamonds on a nearby planet? Why is it more judicious to make ice cubes with hot water? And why is the meteorite not entirely responsible for the extinction of the dinosaurs? "100 Unusual Scientific Facts" invites you to a feast of knowledge to awaken your thirst for learning and broaden your view of the world. Forget your screens for a moment and embark on a captivating exploration at the heart of science, nature, matter, and the universe itself. An ideal read for all occasions, to keep by your bedside, or to share with family and friends. "We never stop learning. Curiosity is the foundation of knowledge and the essential ingredient for progress.Through curiosity, we acquire culture, the nourishment of the mind." A book of scientific curiosities for everyone 100 color illustrations 212 pages 8.5x11'' (21,59cm x 27.94cm)
Download or read book Freaky Science written by Mark Frary and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover things you would never have believed about the universe, from the smallest bits to the biggest, to the edge of the universe and beyond. 1,500 weird and wonderful scientific facts!
Download or read book TIME 100 New Scientific Discoveries written by The Editors of TIME and published by Time. This book was released on 2013-09-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 100 New Scientific discoveries, a completely fresh version of our 2011 book, TIME has gone in search of what you need to know now-the breakthroughs or insights that will change your world in ways you might never have imagined. We've divided the larger universe of science into 10 somewhat smaller galaxies, covering fields as diverse as cosmology and archaeology, technology and zoology, genetics and physics. Within each of those, we've found the stories that have moved their fields in the most significant ways: the Curiosity rover hunting for Martian life, the coming revolution in 3-D printing, the advantages of being an introvert, the discovery of the Higgs boson, the surprising depths of animal friendship, and the marvelous treasures from royal Mayan tombs.
