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The book offers an accessible exploration of the Universe, guided by theoretical physicist Jim Al-Khalili. It simplifies complex concepts, allowing readers to grasp the intricacies of space and time without scientific jargon. This updated edition reflects the latest advancements in high energy astroparticle physics and big bang cosmology, featuring revised chapters on topics such as black holes and Einstein's theories. With a light-hearted approach, it invites readers to engage with the wonders of modern physics.

Chaostheorie, Relativitätstheorie, Quantenfeldtheorie, Schrödingers Katze und die Newtonschen Gesetze – die kennen Sie bestimmt. Oder Sie haben zumindest schon einmal davon gehört. Aber wissen Sie auch, wie der Placebo-Effekt wirklich funktioniert? Und verstehen Sie, wie eine Katze gleichzeitig tot und lebendig sein kann? wissenschaftliche Theorien in 30 Sekunden behandelt die 50 wichtigsten und faszinierendsten Wissenschaftstheorien auf revolutionäre neue Art. Wissenschaftler wurden gebeten, ohne jeglichen Fachjargon und in verständlicher Sprache in einer halben Minute die komplexen Theorien zu erklären. Dieses Buch bietet Ihnen die einzigartige Chance, sich das Wissen der hochkarätigsten Forscher anzueignen und die größten Geheimnisse unseres Universums zu ergründen. Herausgeber Paul Parsons arbeitete für das BBC Magazin Focus und verfasste populärwissenschaftliche Artikel für britische Zeitungen und Zeitschriften vom Daily Telegraph bis hin zu FHM. Sein Buch The Science of Doctor Who wurde 2007 für den Royal Society Prize for Science Books nominiert.

How can a cat be both dead and alive at the same time? Why will Achilles never beat a tortoise in a race, no matter how fast he runs? And how can a person be ten years older than their twin? Throughout history, scientists have been coming up with theories and ideas that just do not seem to make sense.

Život je nejpozoruhodnější jev v celém nám známém vesmíru. Vzdor nesmírnému pokroku přírodních věd je pro nás život sám stále velkou neznámou. Nevíme, kde se ve skutečnosti vzal, neumíme jej uměle vyrobit z mrtvého materiálu. Jedinou cestou k vytvoření života je stále život. Co je to za tajemné ingredience, jež tvoří život? Kniha Život na hraně se dotýká právě těchto hlubokých otázek. Autoři, kteří spojují bezprostřední zkušenost na poli vědy s mimořádnou dovedností uvádět věci do smysluplných souvislostí, nabízejí možnost, že onou chybějící složkou je kvantová mechanika. Na základě mnoha experimentů, uskutečněných v pracovištích na nejrůznějších místech světa, předkládá každá z kapitol knihy jeden konkrétní pohled na velikou záhadu života: Jak to, že ptáci vědí, kam mají letět? Jak doopravdy vnímáme vůni růže? Jak to, že se naše geny kopírují s takovou přesností? Na těchto příkladech kniha přístupným způsobem ukazuje, že tím, co může snad dát odpověď na tyto otázky, je kvantová mechanika.

Quantum physicist, New York Times bestselling author, and BBC host Jim Al-Khalili reveals how 8 lessons from the heart of science can help you get the most out of lifeToday's world is unpredictable and full of contradictions, and navigating its complexities while trying to make the best decisions is far from easy. The Joy of Science presents 8 short lessons on how to unlock the clarity, empowerment, and joy of thinking and living a little more scientifically.In this brief guide to leading a more rational life, acclaimed physicist Jim Al-Khalili invites readers to engage with the world as scientists have been trained to do. The scientific method has served humankind well in its quest to see things as they really are, and underpinning the scientific method are core principles that can help us all navigate modern life more confidently. Discussing the nature of truth and uncertainty, the role of doubt, the pros and cons of simplification, the value of guarding against bias, the importance of evidence-based thinking, and more, Al-Khalili shows how the powerful ideas at the heart of the scientific method are deeply relevant to the complicated times we live in and the difficult choices we make.Read this book and discover the joy of science. It will empower you to think more objectively, see through the fog of your own preexisting beliefs, and lead a more fulfilling life.

The inspiring life stories of leading scientists as heard on BBC Radio 4

Introduced by Jim Al-Khalili Could you surf down an erupting volcano? Why do zebras have stripes? Are you breathing the same air as Leonardo da Vinci? Are there any green mammals? Why do pineapples have spikes? Why do songs get stuck in your head? What happens when black holes collide? Can you extract your DNA? New Scientist has been a treasure trove of fascinating and surprising questions and answers for over a decade. From how to measure the speed of light using chocolate, to why dogs howl at sirens, Eureka! brings together 365 mindblowing questions, fascinating facts and exciting experiments. If you've ever wondered how to escape quicksand, what would happen if the moon vanished, and why cats (nearly) always land on their feet, you've come to the right place.

Life is the most extraordinary phenomenon in the known universe; but how does it work? Even in this age of cloning and synthetic biology, the remarkable truth remains: nobody has ever made anything living entirely out of dead material. Life remains the only way to make life. Are we missing a vital ingredient in its creation? Like Richard Dawkins' The Selfish Gene , which provided a new perspective on how evolution works, Life on the Edge alters our understanding of life's dynamics. Bringing together first-hand experience of science at the cutting edge with unparalleled gifts of exposition and explanation, Jim Al-Khalili and Johnjoe Macfadden reveal the hitherto missing ingredient to be quantum mechanics and the strange phenomena that lie at the heart of this most mysterious of sciences. Drawing on recent ground-breaking experiments around the world, they show how photosynthesis relies on subatomic particles existing in many places at once, while inside enzymes, those workhorses of life that make every molecule within our cells, particles vanish from one point in space and instantly materialize in another. Each chapter in Life on the Edge opens with an engaging example that illustrates one of life’s puzzles – How do migrating birds know where to go? How do we really smell the scent of a rose? How do our genes manage to copy themselves with such precision? – and then reveals how quantum mechanics delivers its answer. Guiding the reader through the maze of rapidly unfolding discovery, Al-Khalili and McFadden communicate vividly the excitement of this explosive new field of quantum biology, with its potentially revolutionary applications, and also offer insights into the biggest puzzle of all: what is life? As they brilliantly demonstrate here, life lives on the quantum edge.

Part of the ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES.- What is Gravity?- How does it work?- And why are there extreme gravitational environments? EXPLORE how gravity controls the shape of space and the passage of time itself, influencing the history and destiny of the entire Universe. IT'S SO MUCH MORE THAN 'WHAT GOES UP MUST COME DOWN.' Discover the vast and momentous effects of this profound force on the world around us. Written by celebrated physicist and broadcaster Jim Al-Khalili, Gravity is a fascinating and authoritative introduction to a phenomenon as familiar to us as breathing.