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This book is about the fundamental physics (nature).
Between the lines, it is argued that the progress in physics has been limited by the current paradigm of physics. It appears that that paradigm has been strongly influenced by religion. In this regard, the authors of the bible wrote: "And God said, let us make man in our image..." (Genesis, 1:26). It seems that those authors got it upside down. It was actually them who made God in man's image,...
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In physics there is a quest to find the mythical Grand Unified Theory. It was begun by Einstein and it is a belief that there exists a singular ultimate theory of Nature and physics. It has not been found. Its search consumes today's physics. It has seen radical ideas, novelties, research paths, experiments, and more to find it. It consumes legions of physicists worldwide. Here in this book, we will review discussion on this amazing mystery,...
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"Relatividad juvenil: descubriendo el universo de Einstein" es un libro escrito por el astrofísico Albert Polansky que tiene como objetivo explicar de manera sencilla y accesible la teoría de la relatividad de Albert Einstein a un público joven. A lo largo de sus páginas, Polansky utiliza un lenguaje claro y ejemplos cotidianos para introducir conceptos complejos como la dilatación del tiempo, la contracción de longitudes y la famosa ecuación...
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"As Greenland melts, Australia burns, and greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, we think we know who the villains are: oil companies, consumerism, weak political leaders. But what if the real blocks to progress are the ideas and institutions that are supposed to be helping us? Five Times Faster is an inside story from Simon Sharpe, who has spent ten years at the forefront of climate change policy and diplomacy. In our fight to avoid dangerous...
7) Einstein's Unfinished Symphony: The Story of a Gamble, Two Black Holes, and a New Age of Astronomy
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This updated edition of the New York Times Notable Book recounts the long hunt for Einstein's predicted gravitational waves-and celebrates their discovery.
In February 2016, astronomers announced that they had verified the last remaining prediction of Einstein's general theory of relativity-vibrations in space-time, called gravitational waves. Humanity can now tune in to a cosmic orchestra. We have heard the chirp of two black holes dancing toward...
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Quantum mechanics - big words for little kids. Use this educational resource to better explain the theories of Atoms, Molecules and Quantum Mechanics for Kids. Instead of heading down the route of complex texts, this book utilizes an effective combination of words and pictures. On top of that, the layout is extremely child-friendly. Read a copy and you'll see what we mean!
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The physicist and author investigates the 20th century scientific revolution that changed our lives-and how it can go further-in this provocative essay.
Much of the modern world we experience day to day has been profoundly transformed by a scientific revolution that began in the early twentieth century. But what has science done for us lately? In This Changes Everything, author and scientist Colin Gillespie suggests that the revolution has barely...
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A religion professor elucidates the theory of the multiverse, its history, and its reception in science, philosophy, religion, and literature.
Multiverse cosmologies imagine our universe as just one of a vast number of others. Beginning with ancient Atomist and Stoic philosophies, Mary-Jane Rubenstein links contemporary models of the multiverse to their forerunners and explores the reasons for their recent appearance. One concerns the so-called fine-tuning...
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A philosophical approach to the enigma of nature and the universe approached through observation, meditation, and logical analysis of material phenomena.
Written in accessible language for the general reader, The Origin of the Universe expounds on a theory that Jan Aleksander Piasecki developed from a synthesis of data he accumulated over the years. He discusses world forces and how they combine and operate to create the universe and matter, and...
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Have you ever wondered what happened before the Big Bang, or how we would colonize Mars, or what an alien invasion might really be like? Astronomer Bob Berman has, and in Cosmic Adventure, a collection of twenty-six profound to outrageous essays, he takes readers on a mind-bending tour of the universe, including our own planet Earth.
From the most extraordinary cosmic phenomena to the basics of the natural world, Berman challenges us to look at...
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Embark on a captivating journey into the world of architecture, tailored especially for young minds eager to explore the magic behind the buildings and structures that shape our world. This engaging and educational book invites middle-grade to junior high students to delve into the art and science of architecture, uncovering its rich history, diverse styles, and the creative process that turns ideas into tangible realities.Through vivid storytelling,...
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New results in this book show that at the point at which the arc root moves from the contact region, the driven flow could dominate the arc root commutation from the contact region. The arc root contact time analysis and modelling of the magnetic forces lead to able to estimate the minimum forces that moved the arc root from the contact region. The minimum force for the arc to move from the contact region, with contact opening velocities between 1...
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La electricidad no está en sus primeras aventuras. Ilumina nuestras ciudades, hace rodar trenes a grandes velocidades, moderniza la agricultura, guía la mano de los cirujanos o la trayectoria de los misiles...
Haciendo la historia de esta increíble saga, este libro recuerda que la electricidad, un bien no almacenable, no es un bien como cualquier otro. Esta particularidad explica las dificultades de su liberalización en la década de 1990, cuando...
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"The Quantum Leap" is a captivating exploration of the mind-bending world of quantum physics and its profound implications for our understanding of reality. Through a blend of storytelling, scientific explanation, and thought-provoking insights, the book takes readers on a journey from the strange and counterintuitive realm of quantum mechanics to the cutting-edge theories of quantum gravity and beyond.
With engaging anecdotes and analogies, the...
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An inspiring collection of essays, in which Albert Einstein addresses the topics that fascinated him as a scientist, philosopher, and humanitarian. Divided by subject matter - "Science," "Convictions and Beliefs," "Public Affairs," etc. - these essays consider everything from the need for a "supranational" governing body to control war in the atomic age to freedom in research and education to Jewish history and Zionism to explanations of the physics...
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A renowned mathematician and philosopher, and as well as recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature, Bertrand Russell was acclaimed for his ability to address complex subjects in accessible ways. In this classic reference book, Russell delves into physics and relativity, helping everyday readers grasp the genius and implications of Albert Einstein's theory. When originally published in 1925, The ABC of Relativity brought science to a more general...
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Press Here meets Bill Nye the Science Guy in this interactive STEM picture book about forces and motion.
Welcome to the physics lab! In this picture book, young scientists use their imagination to bring experiements to life. They poke whipped cream in the illustrations, tilt the book to roll a ball down a ramp, and slide beanbags to test friction. After predicting what will happen next, eager readers turn the page to see the results.
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20) Hyperreality
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How should we approach life and its challenges? Are they real?
What do we really know about reality? Could modern physics help us to understand? What kind of worldview does it really shape for us?
What is the connection between reality and consciousness?
Do we live in a simulation?
In this book Johanna Blomqvist, Ph.D., is diving into the question of reality, a topic which has been of interest to her since childhood. The desire to understand the world,...
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