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Quanta and Fields

The Biggest Ideas in the Universe

de Sean Carroll ...

Narrado por Sean Carroll ...

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9 hora 49 minutos

Quanta and Fields, the second book of Sean Carroll’s already internationally acclaimed series The Biggest Ideas in the Universe, is an adventure into the bare stuff of reality.Sean Carroll is creating a profoundly new approach to sharing physics with a broad audience, one that goes beyond analogies to show how physicists really think. He cuts to the bare mathematical essence of our most profound ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

Quanta and Fields, the second book of Sean Carroll’s already internationally acclaimed series The Biggest Ideas in the Universe, is an adventure into the bare stuff of reality.Sean Carroll is creating a profoundly new approach to sharing physics with a broad audience, one that goes beyond analogies to show how physicists really think. He cuts to the bare mathematical essence of our most profound
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Chernobyl 01:23:40

The Incredible True Story of the World's Worst Nuclear Disaster

de Andrew Leatherbarrow ...

Narrado por Michael Page ...

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6 hora 24 minutos

At 01:23:40 on April 26th 1986, Alexander Akimov pressed the emergency shutdown button at Chernobyl's fourth nuclear reactor. It was an act that forced the permanent evacuation of a city, killed thousands, and crippled the Soviet Union. The event spawned decades of conflicting, exaggerated, and inaccurate stories.This book, the result of five years of research, presents an accessible but ... Leer más

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At 01:23:40 on April 26th 1986, Alexander Akimov pressed the emergency shutdown button at Chernobyl's fourth nuclear reactor. It was an act that forced the permanent evacuation of a city, killed thousands, and crippled the Soviet Union. The event spawned decades of conflicting, exaggerated, and inaccurate stories.This book, the result of five years of research, presents an accessible but
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The Apocalypse Factory

Plutonium and the Making of the Atomic Age

de Steve Olson ...

Narrado por Jonathan Yen ...

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11 hora 9 minutos

It began with plutonium, the first element ever manufactured in quantity by humans. Fearing that the Germans would be the first to weaponize the atom, the United States marshaled brilliant minds and seemingly inexhaustible bodies to find a way to create a nuclear chain reaction of inconceivable explosive power. In a matter of months, the Hanford nuclear facility was built to produce and weaponize ... Leer más

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It began with plutonium, the first element ever manufactured in quantity by humans. Fearing that the Germans would be the first to weaponize the atom, the United States marshaled brilliant minds and seemingly inexhaustible bodies to find a way to create a nuclear chain reaction of inconceivable explosive power. In a matter of months, the Hanford nuclear facility was built to produce and weaponize
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Manual for Survival

A Chernobyl Guide to the Future

de Kate Brown ...

Narrado por Christina Delaine ...

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12 hora 53 minutos

Dear Comrades! Since the accident at the Chernobyl power plant, there has been a detailed analysis of the radioactivity of the food and territory of your population point. The results show that living and working in your village will cause no harm to adults or children.So began a pamphlet issued by the Ukrainian Ministry of Health—which, despite its optimistic beginnings, went on to warn its ... Leer más

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Dear Comrades! Since the accident at the Chernobyl power plant, there has been a detailed analysis of the radioactivity of the food and territory of your population point. The results show that living and working in your village will cause no harm to adults or children.So began a pamphlet issued by the Ukrainian Ministry of Health—which, despite its optimistic beginnings, went on to warn its
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The Pope of Physics

Enrico Fermi and the Birth of the Atomic Age

de Bettina Hoerlin, Gino Segre ...

Narrado por Tim Campbell ...

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10 hora 39 minutos

Enrico Fermi is unquestionably among the greats of the world's physicists, the most famous Italian scientist since Galileo. Called the Pope by his peers, he was regarded as infallible in his instincts and research. His discoveries changed our world; they led to weapons of mass destruction and conversely to life-saving medical interventions.This unassuming man struggled with issues relevant today, ... Leer más

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Enrico Fermi is unquestionably among the greats of the world's physicists, the most famous Italian scientist since Galileo. Called the Pope by his peers, he was regarded as infallible in his instincts and research. His discoveries changed our world; they led to weapons of mass destruction and conversely to life-saving medical interventions.This unassuming man struggled with issues relevant today,
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What If Nuclear War Happens: A Sober, Science-Based Guide to Surviving, Coping, and Rebuilding After the Unthinkable

de Andrew Keller ...

Narrado por Andrew Keller ...

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2 hora 4 minutos

Transform paralyzing disaster anxiety into practical survival preparedness with this grounded, science-based guide. Navigate rising global tensions and the daily news cycle without fear by understanding exactly what happens during a nuclear exchange. You will learn to replace vague dread with actionable crisis management strategies tailored for everyday individuals.Whether you are safeguarding ... Leer más

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Transform paralyzing disaster anxiety into practical survival preparedness with this grounded, science-based guide. Navigate rising global tensions and the daily news cycle without fear by understanding exactly what happens during a nuclear exchange. You will learn to replace vague dread with actionable crisis management strategies tailored for everyday individuals.Whether you are safeguarding
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The Quantum World

The disturbing theory at the heart of reality

de New Scientist ...

Narrado por Mark Elstob ...

Series series New Scientist Instant Expert
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4 hora 26 minutos

Forget everything you thought you knew about reality.The world is a seriously bizarre place. Things can exist in two places at once and travel backwards and forwards in time. Waves and particles are one and the same, and objects change their behaviour according to whether they are being watched. This is not some alternative universe but the realm of the very small, where quantum mechanics rules. ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

Forget everything you thought you knew about reality.The world is a seriously bizarre place. Things can exist in two places at once and travel backwards and forwards in time. Waves and particles are one and the same, and objects change their behaviour according to whether they are being watched. This is not some alternative universe but the realm of the very small, where quantum mechanics rules.
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Uranium Wars

The Scientific Rivalry that Created the Nuclear Age

de Amir D. Aczel ...

Narrado por Eric Conger ...

Series series MacSci
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8 hora

Uranium, a nondescript element when found in nature, in the past century has become more sought after than gold. Its nucleus is so heavy that it is highly unstable and radioactive. If broken apart, it unleashes the tremendous power within the atom—the most controversial type of energy ever discovered.Set against the darkening shadow of World War II, Amir D. Aczel's suspenseful account tells the ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

Uranium, a nondescript element when found in nature, in the past century has become more sought after than gold. Its nucleus is so heavy that it is highly unstable and radioactive. If broken apart, it unleashes the tremendous power within the atom—the most controversial type of energy ever discovered.Set against the darkening shadow of World War II, Amir D. Aczel's suspenseful account tells the
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Trinity

The Treachery and Pursuit of the Most Dangerous Spy in History

de Frank Close ...

Narrado por Anthony Howell ...

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20 hora 56 minutos

Brought to you by Penguin.'Trinity' was the codename for the test explosion of the atomic bomb in New Mexico on 16 July 1945. This exceptional book - Trinity - tells the story of the bomb's metaphorical father, Rudolf Peierls; his intellectual son, the atomic spy, Klaus Fuchs, and the ghosts of the security services in Britain, the USA and USSR.Against the background of pre-war Nazi Germany, the ... Leer más

$21.99 USD

Brought to you by Penguin.'Trinity' was the codename for the test explosion of the atomic bomb in New Mexico on 16 July 1945. This exceptional book - Trinity - tells the story of the bomb's metaphorical father, Rudolf Peierls; his intellectual son, the atomic spy, Klaus Fuchs, and the ghosts of the security services in Britain, the USA and USSR.Against the background of pre-war Nazi Germany, the
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Le nucléaire expliqué : Comment fonctionne l’énergie nucléaire, pourquoi elle est importante et ce qu’elle implique pour notre avenir énergétique

de Gaston Dubreuil ...

Narrado por Gaston Dubreuil ...

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2 hora 24 minutos

Déchiffrez l'énergie atomique pour trancher le débat climatique avec des faits scientifiques accessibles à tous. Ce guide immersif déconstruit la physique complexe pour vous plonger au cœur d'une technologie qui façonne silencieusement le destin de notre planète.Idéal pour transformer vos trajets quotidiens en sessions d'apprentissage captivantes, ce récit sonore offre une clarté absolue sur un ... Leer más

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Déchiffrez l'énergie atomique pour trancher le débat climatique avec des faits scientifiques accessibles à tous. Ce guide immersif déconstruit la physique complexe pour vous plonger au cœur d'une technologie qui façonne silencieusement le destin de notre planète.Idéal pour transformer vos trajets quotidiens en sessions d'apprentissage captivantes, ce récit sonore offre une clarté absolue sur un
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Brief History of Nuclear Fusion, A: Humanity's Quest for Limitless Energy

de Thomas Ellwood ...

Narrado por Thomas Ellwood ...

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1 horas 53 minutos

The race to unlock limitless clean energy through nuclear fusion is the most ambitious scientific quest in human history. Whether you are powering through a morning commute or seeking a hopeful perspective on our climate crisis, this fascinating journey transforms complex astrophysics into gripping drama. Experience how a simple question about what makes the stars shine sparked a high-stakes ... Leer más

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The race to unlock limitless clean energy through nuclear fusion is the most ambitious scientific quest in human history. Whether you are powering through a morning commute or seeking a hopeful perspective on our climate crisis, this fascinating journey transforms complex astrophysics into gripping drama. Experience how a simple question about what makes the stars shine sparked a high-stakes
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A Brief History of the Universe (and our place in it)

de Sarah Alam Malik ...

Narrado por Genevieve Swallow ...

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6 hora 59 minutos

We have always looked up at the sky and wondered.The desire to explore and understand what lies beyond us is at the heart of scientific discovery. Ever since the ancient Babylonians tracked celestial objects on clay tablets, the search for meaning in an infinitely vast universe has been a profoundly human pursuit.In this spellbinding book, Dr Sarah Alam Malik takes us on a journey through the ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

We have always looked up at the sky and wondered.The desire to explore and understand what lies beyond us is at the heart of scientific discovery. Ever since the ancient Babylonians tracked celestial objects on clay tablets, the search for meaning in an infinitely vast universe has been a profoundly human pursuit.In this spellbinding book, Dr Sarah Alam Malik takes us on a journey through the
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Going Nuclear

How Atomic Energy Will Save the World

de Tim Gregory ...

Narrado por Tim Gregory ...

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10 hora 51 minutos

A bold, provocative, and knowledgeable case for the importance of nuclear science and how nuclear power is essential to reaching net zero.What if net zero is not an environmental challenge, but an energy challenge?In this visionary book, Dr. Tim Gregory challenges prevailing narratives around climate change, arguing that the goal of net zero is not simply to replace fossil fuels with renewables, ... Leer más

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A bold, provocative, and knowledgeable case for the importance of nuclear science and how nuclear power is essential to reaching net zero.What if net zero is not an environmental challenge, but an energy challenge?In this visionary book, Dr. Tim Gregory challenges prevailing narratives around climate change, arguing that the goal of net zero is not simply to replace fossil fuels with renewables,
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Survival Skills for Kids: A Fun and Practical Guide to Bush craft, Outdoor Adventure (Discover Must-know Secrets to Stay Safe, Build Shelters, Start Fires, and Explore the Wilderness)

de Brian Duncan ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Mason G ...

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2 hora 18 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.While most of us will never find us in such a situation, it’s important to develop skills that help you stay safe, feel comfortable in nature, and develop confidence in your ability to solve problems.Survival Skills for Kids will help you adapt to tough or possibly dangerous situations, and they lay the groundwork for increased self-reliance and ... Leer más

$7.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.While most of us will never find us in such a situation, it’s important to develop skills that help you stay safe, feel comfortable in nature, and develop confidence in your ability to solve problems.Survival Skills for Kids will help you adapt to tough or possibly dangerous situations, and they lay the groundwork for increased self-reliance and
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Bomba atômica: O que precisou acontecer antes da primeira detonação

de Gervásio Alves ...

Narrado por Gervásio Alves ...

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2 hora 19 minutos

Reviva a tensa corrida armamentista da Segunda Guerra e domine a ciência real por trás da arma mais letal da história. Ideal para acompanhar seu trajeto diário, esta narrativa histórica transforma conceitos complexos de física nuclear em uma imersão auditiva de tirar o fôlego.Em vez de um destino inevitável, a criação desse artefato exigiu um choque dramático entre genialidade intelectual, pressão ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Reviva a tensa corrida armamentista da Segunda Guerra e domine a ciência real por trás da arma mais letal da história. Ideal para acompanhar seu trajeto diário, esta narrativa histórica transforma conceitos complexos de física nuclear em uma imersão auditiva de tirar o fôlego.Em vez de um destino inevitável, a criação desse artefato exigiu um choque dramático entre genialidade intelectual, pressão
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Radiactividad para principiantes: Una guía clara sobre los átomos inestables y la energía que liberan

de Máximo Maldonado ...

Narrado por Máximo Maldonado ...

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2 hora 9 minutos

Desmitifica la energía radiactiva y domina la física nuclear básica sin estrés, transformando el miedo en conocimiento. Convierte tus trayectos diarios en una fascinante exploración hacia el mismo corazón del átomo. Con explicaciones claras y un ritmo relajante, asimilarás conceptos científicos complejos de forma natural mientras disfrutas de una escucha profundamente estimulante.Olvida el ... Leer más

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Desmitifica la energía radiactiva y domina la física nuclear básica sin estrés, transformando el miedo en conocimiento. Convierte tus trayectos diarios en una fascinante exploración hacia el mismo corazón del átomo. Con explicaciones claras y un ritmo relajante, asimilarás conceptos científicos complejos de forma natural mientras disfrutas de una escucha profundamente estimulante.Olvida el
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Energía nuclear: La promesa y el peligro de liberar la energía del átomo

de Alejandro Solís ...

Narrado por Alejandro Solís ...

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2 hora 30 minutos

Domina la transición energética y comprende el impacto real de la fisión nuclear frente al mayor dilema climático actual. Ya sea que busques claridad para entender las noticias durante tu viaje diario o argumentos sólidos para debatir sobre sostenibilidad, esta experiencia analítica y reveladora desmitifica la ciencia detrás del átomo.Abre tu mente a una exploración objetiva que separa el miedo ... Leer más

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Domina la transición energética y comprende el impacto real de la fisión nuclear frente al mayor dilema climático actual. Ya sea que busques claridad para entender las noticias durante tu viaje diario o argumentos sólidos para debatir sobre sostenibilidad, esta experiencia analítica y reveladora desmitifica la ciencia detrás del átomo.Abre tu mente a una exploración objetiva que separa el miedo
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原子力：解き放たれた原子の力がもたらす希望と危険

de 難波二郎 ...

Narrado por 難波二郎 ...

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2 hora 17 minutos

見えない原子の内部に潜む巨大なエネルギーが、気候変動を救う希望となるのか、それとも破滅を招く脅威となるのか、その矛盾に満ちた科学と社会のリアルを浮き彫りにします。日々の通勤時間やニュースを耳にする静かな夜に、感情的な議論から一歩引き、冷静かつ知的な視点で現代社会の最重要課題と向き合うための確かな羅針盤を手に入れることができます。発電の基本メカニズムから、複雑に絡み合う国際的な安全保障や放射性廃棄物のリスクまで、極端な賛否を押し付けることなく客観的な事実だけを積み上げていきます。知的好奇心が刺激されるこの音声体験は、複雑な世界を読み解く解像度を劇的に高め、あなた自身の言葉で未来の選択肢を語るための揺るぎない知性の土台となるはずです。本書で見つかること:• 目に見えないミクロな原子核から生み出される巨大な力が、私たちの生活を支えるマクロな電力網へと変換される鮮やかな物理的プロセスの全貌。• ... Leer más

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見えない原子の内部に潜む巨大なエネルギーが、気候変動を救う希望となるのか、それとも破滅を招く脅威となるのか、その矛盾に満ちた科学と社会のリアルを浮き彫りにします。日々の通勤時間やニュースを耳にする静かな夜に、感情的な議論から一歩引き、冷静かつ知的な視点で現代社会の最重要課題と向き合うための確かな羅針盤を手に入れることができます。発電の基本メカニズムから、複雑に絡み合う国際的な安全保障や放射性廃棄物のリスクまで、極端な賛否を押し付けることなく客観的な事実だけを積み上げていきます。知的好奇心が刺激されるこの音声体験は、複雑な世界を読み解く解像度を劇的に高め、あなた自身の言葉で未来の選択肢を語るための揺るぎない知性の土台となるはずです。本書で見つかること:• 目に見えないミクロな原子核から生み出される巨大な力が、私たちの生活を支えるマクロな電力網へと変換される鮮やかな物理的プロセスの全貌。•
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Armes nucléaires : Comment l’humanité s’est donné le pouvoir de s’anéantir

de Charles Loriot ...

Narrado por Charles Loriot ...

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2 hora 19 minutos

Comprenez comment la physique atomique est devenue une arme de destruction massive bouleversant notre géopolitique. Idéal pour vos trajets quotidiens, ce récit historique captivant vous plonge dans une atmosphère tendue où la curiosité des chercheurs a engendré la plus grande crise existentielle de l'histoire.Écoutez cette analyse fascinante lors de vos moments d'apprentissage pour saisir la ... Leer más

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Comprenez comment la physique atomique est devenue une arme de destruction massive bouleversant notre géopolitique. Idéal pour vos trajets quotidiens, ce récit historique captivant vous plonge dans une atmosphère tendue où la curiosité des chercheurs a engendré la plus grande crise existentielle de l'histoire.Écoutez cette analyse fascinante lors de vos moments d'apprentissage pour saisir la
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The Basis of Everything

de Andrew Ramsey ...

Narrado por John Voce ...

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13 hora 19 minutos

Before the Manhattan Project, before nuclear warfare and the horrors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, there was the twentieth century's great scientific quest to fathom the secrets of the atom.The unlikely story of an Antipodean friendship that changed the world forever.Centered on the inter-war years - within the ivy clad walls of Cambridge University's famed Cavendish Laboratory, amid the windswept ... Leer más

$32.99 USD

Before the Manhattan Project, before nuclear warfare and the horrors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, there was the twentieth century's great scientific quest to fathom the secrets of the atom.The unlikely story of an Antipodean friendship that changed the world forever.Centered on the inter-war years - within the ivy clad walls of Cambridge University's famed Cavendish Laboratory, amid the windswept
... Leer más
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Dark Matter: The Cosmic Riddle Making Up Most of the Universe

de Adrian Cole ...

Narrado por Adrian Cole ...

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1 horas 47 minutos

Uncover the greatest unsolved mystery in astrophysics: the invisible mass secretly binding our galaxies together. Perfect for an educational commute or an evening of deep focus, this mind-bending science adventure transforms the night sky into a grand detective story. When astronomers weigh the stars, they find that most of reality is completely untouchable.Satisfy your curious mind without ... Leer más

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Uncover the greatest unsolved mystery in astrophysics: the invisible mass secretly binding our galaxies together. Perfect for an educational commute or an evening of deep focus, this mind-bending science adventure transforms the night sky into a grand detective story. When astronomers weigh the stars, they find that most of reality is completely untouchable.Satisfy your curious mind without
... Leer más
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Introduction to Quantum Field Theory: A Gentle, Step-by-Step Audio Guide to the Concepts Behind Modern Particle Physics

de Michael Hartmann ...

Narrado por Michael Hartmann ...

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1 horas 46 minutos

Unlock the secrets of particle physics and quantum fields through intuitive mental pictures instead of heavy math. Perfect for your daily commute or a focused study walk, this accessible science guide bridges the gap between basic mechanics and the high-energy cosmos. Grasp the true nature of reality as you absorb these calm, step-by-step explanations.Replace an impenetrable jungle of abstract ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Unlock the secrets of particle physics and quantum fields through intuitive mental pictures instead of heavy math. Perfect for your daily commute or a focused study walk, this accessible science guide bridges the gap between basic mechanics and the high-energy cosmos. Grasp the true nature of reality as you absorb these calm, step-by-step explanations.Replace an impenetrable jungle of abstract
... Leer más
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Atomic Adventures

Secret Islands, Forgotten N-Rays, and Isotopic Murder—A Journey into the Wild World of Nuclear Science

de James Mahaffey ...

Narrado por Keith Sellon-Wright ...

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13 hora 30 minutos

Whether you are a scientist or a poet, pro–nuclear energy or staunch opponent, conspiracy theorist or pragmatist, James Mahaffey’s books have served to open up the world of nuclear science like never before. With clear explanations of some of the most complex scientific endeavors in history, Mahaffey’s new book looks back at the atom’s wild, secretive past and then toward its potentially bright ... Leer más

$22.95 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Whether you are a scientist or a poet, pro–nuclear energy or staunch opponent, conspiracy theorist or pragmatist, James Mahaffey’s books have served to open up the world of nuclear science like never before. With clear explanations of some of the most complex scientific endeavors in history, Mahaffey’s new book looks back at the atom’s wild, secretive past and then toward its potentially bright
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Nuclear Physics of Stars: How Fusion, Gravity, and Quantum Processes Forge the Elements and Shape the Life Cycle of Suns and Galaxies

de Stefan Holm ...

Narrado por Stefan Holm ...

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1 horas 56 minutos

Journey into the extreme astrophysics of deep space to discover how gravity and quantum mechanics forge our universe. Perfect for an intellectually stimulating commute or a wondrous evening of stargazing, this mind-expanding audio experience answers a profound question. Uncover exactly why massive cosmic engines burn fiercely for billions of years without fading into the dark.Whether you are ... Leer más

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Journey into the extreme astrophysics of deep space to discover how gravity and quantum mechanics forge our universe. Perfect for an intellectually stimulating commute or a wondrous evening of stargazing, this mind-expanding audio experience answers a profound question. Uncover exactly why massive cosmic engines burn fiercely for billions of years without fading into the dark.Whether you are
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