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Why Nobody Understands Quantum Physics

The bestselling guide to our universe

de Frank Verstraete, Céline Broeckaert ...

Narrado por Frank Verstraete, Céline Broeckaert, Hugh Kermode ...

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9 hora 37 minutos

This audiobook includes forewords read by the authors, Frank Verstraete and Céline Broeckaert.**The International Bestseller'Ambitious . . . pleasingly full of cutting-edge topics - New Scientist**'A physics book unlike any other. The scope, depth and artistry are breathtaking' – John Preskill, theoretical physicist and Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics at CaltechQuantum physics is the ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

This audiobook includes forewords read by the authors, Frank Verstraete and Céline Broeckaert.**The International Bestseller'Ambitious . . . pleasingly full of cutting-edge topics - New Scientist**'A physics book unlike any other. The scope, depth and artistry are breathtaking' – John Preskill, theoretical physicist and Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics at CaltechQuantum physics is the
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Qatar Works to Invent an Innovative Oasis

Food for 9 Billion

de PBS NewsHour ...

Narrado por PBS NewsHour ...

Series series Food for 9 Billion
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7 minutos

Thanks to Qatar's harsh desert environment and growing population, researchers have embraced the tiny country as a laboratory to address global concerns. As part of the NewsHour's series Food for 9 Billion, special correspondent Jon Miller reports on their inventive efforts to ensure water and food security for the future. ... Leer más

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Thanks to Qatar's harsh desert environment and growing population, researchers have embraced the tiny country as a laboratory to address global concerns. As part of the NewsHour's series Food for 9 Billion, special correspondent Jon Miller reports on their inventive efforts to ensure water and food security for the future.
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The Radioactive Boy Scout

The Frightening True Story of a Whiz Kid and His Homemade Nuclear Reactor

de Ken Silverstein ...

Narrado por Jonathan Todd Ross ...

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6 hora 45 minutos

Growing up in suburban Detroit, David Hahn was fascinated by science. While he was working on his Atomic Energy badge for the Boy Scouts, David’s obsessive attention turned to nuclear energy. Throwing caution to the wind, he plunged into a new project: building a model nuclear reactor in his backyard garden shed.Posing as a physics professor, David solicited information on reactor design from the ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

Growing up in suburban Detroit, David Hahn was fascinated by science. While he was working on his Atomic Energy badge for the Boy Scouts, David’s obsessive attention turned to nuclear energy. Throwing caution to the wind, he plunged into a new project: building a model nuclear reactor in his backyard garden shed.Posing as a physics professor, David solicited information on reactor design from the
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The Matter of Everything

How Curiosity, Physics, and Improbable Experiments Changed the World

de Suzie Sheehy ...

Narrado por Suzie Sheehy ...

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10 hora 48 minutos

**A surprising, fascinating journey through the experiments that not only unlocked the nature of matter and shaped our understanding of the cosmos but also forever changed the way we live within it"A book about the fundamental problems of physics written from a viewpoint I hadn’t come across before: that of the experimenter. A splendid idea, vividly carried out.” –Philip Pullman, best-selling ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

**A surprising, fascinating journey through the experiments that not only unlocked the nature of matter and shaped our understanding of the cosmos but also forever changed the way we live within it"A book about the fundamental problems of physics written from a viewpoint I hadn’t come across before: that of the experimenter. A splendid idea, vividly carried out.” –Philip Pullman, best-selling
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Роботы: эволюция. Технический прогресс наглядно

de Сборник ...

Narrado por Максим Полтавский ...

Series series Коротко и ясно
Completo

1 horas 42 minutos

"Роботы" - это увлекательная книга, которая рассказывает о истории развития роботов простым и интересным языком, не боится ярких примеров и запоминающихся аналогий. Она погрузит вас в мир роботехники и продемонстрирует, как машины превратились из простой механической техники в сложные, автономные устройства, способные выполнять разнообразные задачи и преображать нашу жизнь. Как пьеса-антиутопия ... Leer más

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"Роботы" - это увлекательная книга, которая рассказывает о истории развития роботов простым и интересным языком, не боится ярких примеров и запоминающихся аналогий. Она погрузит вас в мир роботехники и продемонстрирует, как машины превратились из простой механической техники в сложные, автономные устройства, способные выполнять разнообразные задачи и преображать нашу жизнь. Как пьеса-антиутопия
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CERN and the Higgs Boson

The Global Quest for the Building Blocks of Reality

de James Gillies ...

Narrado por Dennis Kleinman ...

Series series Hot Science
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4 hora 56 minutos

The Higgs boson is the rock star of fundamental particles, catapulting CERN, the laboratory where it was found, into global spotlight. But what is it, why does it matter, and what exactly is CERN? In the late 1940s, a handful of visionaries were working to steer Europe towards a more peaceful future through science, and CERN, the European particle physics laboratory, was duly born. James Gillies ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

The Higgs boson is the rock star of fundamental particles, catapulting CERN, the laboratory where it was found, into global spotlight. But what is it, why does it matter, and what exactly is CERN? In the late 1940s, a handful of visionaries were working to steer Europe towards a more peaceful future through science, and CERN, the European particle physics laboratory, was duly born. James Gillies
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Subjected to Science

Human Experimentation in America before the Second World War

de Susan E. Lederer ...

Narrado por Lisa S. Ware ...

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7 hora 19 minutos

The first full-length history of biomedical research with human subjects in the period "before Tuskegee"—from 1890 to 1940Long before the U.S. government began conducting secret radiation and germ-warfare experiments, and long before the Tuskegee syphilis experiments, medical professionals had introduced—and hotly debated the ethics of—the use of human subjects in medical experiments. In Subjected ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

The first full-length history of biomedical research with human subjects in the period "before Tuskegee"—from 1890 to 1940Long before the U.S. government began conducting secret radiation and germ-warfare experiments, and long before the Tuskegee syphilis experiments, medical professionals had introduced—and hotly debated the ethics of—the use of human subjects in medical experiments. In Subjected
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Science of Time Travel, The

The Secrets Behind Time Machines, Time Loops, Alternate Realities, and More!

de Elizabeth Howell ...

Narrado por Lisa Cordileone ...

Series series The Science Of
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6 hora 39 minutos

Travel back in time with Doctor Who, the Terminator, the X-Men, and all your favorite time travelers! Science fiction is the perfect window into the possibilities and perils of time travel. What would happen if you went back in time and killed your own grandparent? If you knew how to stop a presidential assassination, would time travel allow you to make your wish come true? Can we use time travel ... Leer más

$22.99 USD

Travel back in time with Doctor Who, the Terminator, the X-Men, and all your favorite time travelers! Science fiction is the perfect window into the possibilities and perils of time travel. What would happen if you went back in time and killed your own grandparent? If you knew how to stop a presidential assassination, would time travel allow you to make your wish come true? Can we use time travel
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The Immortalists

Charles Lindbergh, Dr. Alexis Carrel, and Their Daring Quest to Live Forever

de David M. Friedman ...

Narrado por Todd McLaren ...

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11 hora 1 minutos

The Immortalists is the fascinating story of the friendship and extraordinary scientific collaboration of two prodigious men: Charles Lindbergh, once the most famous person in the world, and Dr. Alexis Carrel, the Nobel Prize winner regarded by many as the most brilliant surgeon who ever lived.Lindbergh and Carrel met not long after Lindbergh's "victory lap" around the world, which followed his ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

The Immortalists is the fascinating story of the friendship and extraordinary scientific collaboration of two prodigious men: Charles Lindbergh, once the most famous person in the world, and Dr. Alexis Carrel, the Nobel Prize winner regarded by many as the most brilliant surgeon who ever lived.Lindbergh and Carrel met not long after Lindbergh's "victory lap" around the world, which followed his
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Kobuk the Destroyer

And Other Tales from the Wild, Unseen World of Test Engineering

de Alex Davies ...

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9 hora 4 minutos

A rollicking exploration of why the stuff we use (mostly) works—and a celebration of the mad genius of the engineers who ensure it does.When a manufacturer wants to certify a product as “bear-resistant” —a cooler, a trash can, a camping food canister—they turn to the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee and its resident panel of product-testing bears. Over the years, one bear has become infamous for ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

PEDIDO ANTICIPADO

A rollicking exploration of why the stuff we use (mostly) works—and a celebration of the mad genius of the engineers who ensure it does.When a manufacturer wants to certify a product as “bear-resistant” —a cooler, a trash can, a camping food canister—they turn to the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee and its resident panel of product-testing bears. Over the years, one bear has become infamous for
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The Salmon Cannon and the Levitating Frog

And Other Serious Discoveries of Silly Science

de Carly Anne York ...

Narrado por Eileen Stevens ...

Completo

6 hora 28 minutos

A brilliant new voice in science writing—"witty, whip-smart, truly one of our best" (Mary Roach)—shows why playfulness and curiosity are the key to scienceWhy would anyone research how elephants pee? Or study worms who tie themselves into a communal knot? Or quantify the squishability of a cockroach? It all sounds pointless, silly, or even disgusting.Maybe it is. But in The Salmon Cannon and the ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

A brilliant new voice in science writing—"witty, whip-smart, truly one of our best" (Mary Roach)—shows why playfulness and curiosity are the key to scienceWhy would anyone research how elephants pee? Or study worms who tie themselves into a communal knot? Or quantify the squishability of a cockroach? It all sounds pointless, silly, or even disgusting.Maybe it is. But in The Salmon Cannon and the
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Operation Paperclip

The Secret Intelligence Program that Brought Nazi Scientists to America

de Annie Jacobsen ...

Narrado por Annie Jacobsen ...

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19 hora 26 minutos

The “remarkable” story of America's secret post-WWII science programs (The Boston Globe), from the New York Times bestselling author of Area 51.In the chaos following World War II, the U.S. government faced many difficult decisions, including what to do with the Third Reich's scientific minds. These were the brains behind the Nazis' once-indomitable war machine. So began Operation Paperclip, a ... Leer más

$38.99 USD

The “remarkable” story of America's secret post-WWII science programs (The Boston Globe), from the New York Times bestselling author of Area 51.In the chaos following World War II, the U.S. government faced many difficult decisions, including what to do with the Third Reich's scientific minds. These were the brains behind the Nazis' once-indomitable war machine. So began Operation Paperclip, a
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Accidental

The Greatest (Unintentional) Science Breakthroughs and How They Changed The World

de Tim James ...

Narrado por Tim James ...

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5 hora 17 minutos

Nominated for the best popular science book of 2024 by Smart Book.'Who said science was dry? Certainly not Tim James'New York Post'James writes with infectious enthusiasm and optimism' Kirkus Reviews'A science teacher by profession, Mr. James knows how to get his audience's attention' Wall Street Journal'Humorous, yet deep' Professor Charles AntoineA rip-roaring advent... ... Leer más

$31.99 USD

Nominated for the best popular science book of 2024 by Smart Book.'Who said science was dry? Certainly not Tim James'New York Post'James writes with infectious enthusiasm and optimism' Kirkus Reviews'A science teacher by profession, Mr. James knows how to get his audience's attention' Wall Street Journal'Humorous, yet deep' Professor Charles AntoineA rip-roaring advent...
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The Eerie Silence

Renewing Our Search for Alien Intelligence

de Paul Davies ...

Narrado por George K. Wilson ...

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10 hora 9 minutos

Fifty years ago, a young astronomer named Frank Drake pointed a radio telescope at nearby stars in the hope of picking up a signal from an alien civilization. Thus began one of the boldest scientific projects in history, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). But after a half century of scanning the skies, astronomers have little to report but an eerie silence—eerie because many ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

Fifty years ago, a young astronomer named Frank Drake pointed a radio telescope at nearby stars in the hope of picking up a signal from an alien civilization. Thus began one of the boldest scientific projects in history, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). But after a half century of scanning the skies, astronomers have little to report but an eerie silence—eerie because many
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Every Tool's a Hammer

Life Is What You Make It

de Adam Savage ...

Narrado por Adam Savage ...

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7 hora 45 minutos

**In this New York Times bestselling “imperative how-to for creativity” (Nick Offerman), Adam Savage—**star of Discovery Channel’s Mythbusters—shares his golden rules of creativity, from finding inspiration to following through and successfully making your idea a reality.Every Tool’s a Hammer is a chronicle of my life as a maker. It’s an exploration of making, but it’s also a permission slip of ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

**In this New York Times bestselling “imperative how-to for creativity” (Nick Offerman), Adam Savage—**star of Discovery Channel’s Mythbusters—shares his golden rules of creativity, from finding inspiration to following through and successfully making your idea a reality.Every Tool’s a Hammer is a chronicle of my life as a maker. It’s an exploration of making, but it’s also a permission slip of
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Why Three-Dimensional Space

de Henri Poincare ...

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35 minutos

Why Three-Dimensional Space by Henri Poincaré is a fascinating exploration of the very fabric of the world we inhabit. Through the audiobook, listeners are invited into Poincaré’s brilliant mind, where mathematics, philosophy, and physics converge to answer a profound question: why does our universe have three dimensions? This work is not just about geometry—it is a journey into understanding ... Leer más

$0.99 USD

Why Three-Dimensional Space by Henri Poincaré is a fascinating exploration of the very fabric of the world we inhabit. Through the audiobook, listeners are invited into Poincaré’s brilliant mind, where mathematics, philosophy, and physics converge to answer a profound question: why does our universe have three dimensions? This work is not just about geometry—it is a journey into understanding
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Cosmic Fingerprint, The: Detecting Biosignatures of Alien Life

de S Williams ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Madison G ...

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2 hora 24 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Dive into the thrilling quest to uncover extraterrestrial life with this groundbreaking exploration of astrobiology , where cutting-edge science meets profound ethical questions. From analyzing atmospheric composition and chemical markers on distant exoplanets to probing icy moons like Europa and Enceladus , this book delves deep into the methods ... Leer más

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Dive into the thrilling quest to uncover extraterrestrial life with this groundbreaking exploration of astrobiology , where cutting-edge science meets profound ethical questions. From analyzing atmospheric composition and chemical markers on distant exoplanets to probing icy moons like Europa and Enceladus , this book delves deep into the methods
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Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison

(2 Books in 1) The Rival Inventors Who Powered the Modern Era

de Michael W. Simmons ...

Narrado por Alan Munro, Omar Johnson ...

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8 hora 19 minutos

"Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison: The Rival Inventors Who Powered the Modern Era" is an enthralling two-in-one volume that unites the remarkable stories of two of history's most extraordinary inventors. Authored by Michael W. Simmons, this composite work weaves together the parallel narratives of Tesla and Edison, whose innovations and rivalry forged the path of the technological age.The first ... Leer más

$19.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

"Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison: The Rival Inventors Who Powered the Modern Era" is an enthralling two-in-one volume that unites the remarkable stories of two of history's most extraordinary inventors. Authored by Michael W. Simmons, this composite work weaves together the parallel narratives of Tesla and Edison, whose innovations and rivalry forged the path of the technological age.The first
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Tripping on Utopia

Margaret Mead, the Cold War, and the Troubled Birth of Psychedelic Science

de Benjamin Breen ...

Narrado por Suzanne Toren ...

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12 hora 53 minutos

**A Los Angeles Times BestsellerOne of The New Yorker's Best Books of 2024A bold and brilliant revisionist take on the history of psychedelics in the twentieth century, illuminating how a culture of experimental drugs shaped the Cold War and the birth of Silicon Valley."Brilliant and original."―Charles King, author of Gods of the Upper Air and Midnight at the Pera Palace**"It was not the Baby ... Leer más

$31.99 USD

**A Los Angeles Times BestsellerOne of The New Yorker's Best Books of 2024A bold and brilliant revisionist take on the history of psychedelics in the twentieth century, illuminating how a culture of experimental drugs shaped the Cold War and the birth of Silicon Valley."Brilliant and original."―Charles King, author of Gods of the Upper Air and Midnight at the Pera Palace**"It was not the Baby
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Serendipity

The Unexpected in Science

de Telmo Pievani ...

Narrado por Brian Conover ...

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6 hora 29 minutos

From the bestselling author of Imperfection, a theory of uncertainty as the very core of the scientific method—and the essence of its wonder.How many times have we looked for something and found something else? A partner, a job, an object? The same thing often happens to scientists: they design an experiment and discover the unexpected, which usually turns out to be very important. This ... Leer más

$29.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

From the bestselling author of Imperfection, a theory of uncertainty as the very core of the scientific method—and the essence of its wonder.How many times have we looked for something and found something else? A partner, a job, an object? The same thing often happens to scientists: they design an experiment and discover the unexpected, which usually turns out to be very important. This
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Studiando la chimica della cannabis: metodi di estrazione dei cannabinoidi

de Pharmacology University ...

Narrado por Victoria Ferullo ...

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54 minutos

In questo sorprendente audiolibro, vi invitiamo a conoscere i diversi metodi di estrazione e analisi dei principali cannabinoidi per l'uso di derivati nell'industria della cannabis.Attualmente, circa 113 composti sono stati isolati dalla specie Cannabis sativa, tra i quali i più importanti sono il tetraidrocannabinolo (Δ9-THC) e il cannabidiolo (CBD). Questi fitocannabinoidi sono presenti ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

In questo sorprendente audiolibro, vi invitiamo a conoscere i diversi metodi di estrazione e analisi dei principali cannabinoidi per l'uso di derivati nell'industria della cannabis.Attualmente, circa 113 composti sono stati isolati dalla specie Cannabis sativa, tra i quali i più importanti sono il tetraidrocannabinolo (Δ9-THC) e il cannabidiolo (CBD). Questi fitocannabinoidi sono presenti
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Tools of the Trade: Crafting Your Creative Journey

"Master Your Craft! Discover powerful audio lessons for your creative journey."

de Alden Thornfield ...

Narrado por Nick Porter ...

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2 hora 13 minutos

"Tools of the Trade: Crafting Your Creative Journey"⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐Are you aiming to advance in your career and solidify your knowledge?Seeking a comprehensive guide that provides all necessary elements for your success?Your search ends here!This guide serves as your definitive companion for deepening your understanding, applying your skills, and engagin... ... Leer más

$5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

"Tools of the Trade: Crafting Your Creative Journey"⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐Are you aiming to advance in your career and solidify your knowledge?Seeking a comprehensive guide that provides all necessary elements for your success?Your search ends here!This guide serves as your definitive companion for deepening your understanding, applying your skills, and engagin...
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Estudiando la química del cannabis: métodos de extracción de cannabinoides

de Pharmacology University ...

Narrado por Melissa Tercero ...

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1 horas 9 minutos

En este increíble audiolibro, te invitamos a conocer los diferentes métodos de extracción y análisis de los principales cannabinoides para el uso de derivados en la industria del cannabis.En la actualidad, se han aislado alrededor de 113 compuestos de la especie Cannabis sativa, entre los más importantes, se encuentra el tetrahidrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) y el cannabidiol (CBD). Estos fitocannabinoides ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

En este increíble audiolibro, te invitamos a conocer los diferentes métodos de extracción y análisis de los principales cannabinoides para el uso de derivados en la industria del cannabis.En la actualidad, se han aislado alrededor de 113 compuestos de la especie Cannabis sativa, entre los más importantes, se encuentra el tetrahidrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) y el cannabidiol (CBD). Estos fitocannabinoides
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The Star Builders

Nuclear Fusion and the Race to Power the Planet

de Arthur Turrell ...

Narrado por Arthur Turrell ...

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7 hora 13 minutos

From a young, award-winning scientist, a “thoughtful and illuminating” (Nature) look at one of the most compelling and historic turning points of our time—the race to harness the power of the stars and produce controlled fusion, creating a practically unlimited supply of clean energy.The most important energy-making process in the universe takes place inside stars. The ability to duplicate that ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

From a young, award-winning scientist, a “thoughtful and illuminating” (Nature) look at one of the most compelling and historic turning points of our time—the race to harness the power of the stars and produce controlled fusion, creating a practically unlimited supply of clean energy.The most important energy-making process in the universe takes place inside stars. The ability to duplicate that
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