Summaries of books about Science & Math:
The Perfect Predator
A Scientist's Race to Save Her Husband from a Deadly Superbug: A Memoir
Steffanie Strathdee|Thomas Patterson
The memoir recounts a scientist's urgent quest to save her husband's life after he falls critically ill with a multidrug-resistant bacterial infection. It details her search for an experimental treatment involving bacteriophages, viruses that can target and destroy specific bacteria, leading to a groundbreaking success in the fight against antibiotic-resistant superbugs.
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Quantum Enigma
Physics Encounters Consciousness
Bruce Rosenblum|Fred Kuttner
The book explores the mysterious connection between quantum mechanics and the role of the observer in the universe, delving into the philosophical implications and the enigmatic link between the physical world and consciousness. It discusses historical experiments, the paradoxes of quantum theory, and the various interpretations that attempt to explain how observation seemingly influences reality at the quantum level.
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Who Built the Moon?
Christopher Knight|Alan Butler
The book presents a hypothesis that the Moon is an artificial construct, created by an unknown intelligence, due to its peculiar characteristics and the mathematical relationships it has with the Earth and the Sun. It explores historical, scientific, and astronomical evidence to support this theory, challenging conventional explanations for the Moon's existence and properties.
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The Wild Trees
A Story of Passion and Daring
Richard Preston
The book delves into the lives of amateur naturalists and scientists who explore, climb, and study the giant redwood trees of California, revealing a hidden ecosystem in the forest canopy. It combines adventure, discovery, and scientific exploration, highlighting the passion and risks involved in uncovering the secrets of these ancient, towering trees.
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How Technology Works
The facts visually explained
DK
The book provides a comprehensive overview of the inner workings of modern technology, using detailed visuals and clear explanations to demystify complex systems and devices. It covers a wide range of topics, from simple tools to advanced digital technologies, exploring the principles and engineering behind each invention.
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The Invisible Gorilla
And Other Ways Our Intuitions Deceive Us
Christopher F. Chabris
The book explores common cognitive illusions and the limits of human perception through a series of experiments and real-world examples, demonstrating how people often overestimate their abilities and the reliability of their memories, leading to errors in judgment and decision-making. It challenges readers to question their intuitions and to understand the mental shortcuts that can mislead them.
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The Concise Human Body Book
An Illustrated Guide to its Structure, Function, and Disorders
DK
The book provides a visual exploration of human anatomy, detailing the structure and function of different body systems through illustrations and diagrams. It also covers various medical conditions and disorders, explaining their impact on the human body.
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The Wave
In Pursuit of the Rogues, Freaks and Giants of the Ocean
Susan Casey
The book explores the science and stories behind massive ocean waves, delving into the experiences of surfers, mariners, and scientists who encounter and study these formidable natural phenomena. It combines adventure, history, and scientific analysis to reveal the power and mystery of the ocean's most dangerous and awe-inspiring waves.
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Mama's Last Hug
Animal Emotions and What They Tell Us about Ourselves
Frans De Waal
The book explores the rich emotional lives of animals, drawing on the author's extensive research and observations to challenge the belief that humans are the only species capable of deep emotions. It delves into complex behaviors such as empathy, grief, and laughter in animals, revealing striking similarities to human emotions and prompting a reevaluation of how we understand and relate to other creatures.
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The Quantum Universe
Everything that can happen does happen
Brian Cox, Jeff Forshaw
The book explores the principles of quantum mechanics, explaining how this fundamental theory describes the behavior and interactions of particles at the microscopic scale. It delves into concepts like the uncertainty principle, wave-particle duality, and quantum entanglement, aiming to make these complex ideas accessible to a general audience through clear explanations and real-world examples.
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