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In 1938, a young German rocket enthusiast named Wernher von Braun had dreams of building a rocket that could fly him to the moon. In Ray, North Dakota, a young farm girl named Mary Sherman was attending high school. In an age when girls rarely dreamed of a career in science, Mary wanted to be a chemist. A decade later, the dreams of these two disparate individuals would coalesce in ways neither could have imagined.

When Speaker Newt Gingrich greeted Dr. David Lewis in his office overlooking the National Mall, he looked at Dr. Lewis and said: "You know you’re going to be fired for this, don’t you?" "I know," Dr. Lewis replied, "I just hope to stay out of prison." Gingrich had just read Dr. Lewis' commentary in Nature, titled "EPA Science: Casualty of Election Politics".

Long Hard Road provides an inside look at the birth of the lithium-ion battery, from its origins in academic labs around the world to its transition to its new role as the future of automotive power. It chronicles the piece-by-piece development of the battery, from its early years when it was met by indifference from industry to its later emergence in Japan where it served in camcorders, laptops, and cell phones. The book is the first to provide a glimpse inside the Japanese corporate culture that turned the lithium-ion chemistry into a commercial product.

Testosterone propels our drive for exploration and risk, for competition and creation, and even our survival. The effects of testosterone permeate the traditions, philosophy, and literature of every known culture - without it, the world would be a drastically different place. It also has a role in humanity's darker side, contributing to violence, hubris, poverty, crime, and selfishness. Recent revelations of the science of testosterone show that high levels will deplete compassion and generosity, and even reduce the affection we show our children.

Why is it impossible to spin your right foot clockwise while you draw a six with your right hand? Can you extract DNA from a strawberry daiquiri? Would you make love like a praying mantis? Should you book a holiday on Earth 2.0? The Element in the Room will take you on a rib-tickling, experiment-fuelled adventure to explain everyday science that is staring you in the face. If you are sci-curious, pi-curious or just the-end-is-nigh-curious then this is the book for you.

Written by award-winning science writer John Emsley, this informative and highly enjoyable book explains the what, the why and the wherefore of the elements. Arranged alphabetically, from Actinium to Zirconium, it is a complete guide to all the elements that are currently known, with more extensive coverage of those we encounter in our everyday life. The entry on each element reveals where it came from, what role it may have in the human body, the foods that contain it, how it was discovered, its role in human health, the uses and misuses to which it is put, and its environmental role.

Miguel Miranda é geofísico e durante dez anos dirigiu o IPMA. José Manuel Fernandes é jornalista mas antes pensou que ia ser biólogo. Uma conversa sobre Ciência com o nosso planeta como pano de fundo.

The Only Way is Hydrogen? – Small molecule. Big clean future. Hosted by Karen Brooks, Deputy Director of GW-SHIFT and green hydrogen-curious newbie, The Only Way is Hydrogen is a 12-episode podcast exploring the real role hydrogen could play in creating a cleaner future. Across the series, Karen speaks with experts from local government, energy utilities, transport, industry, research, the arts, businesses and communities to cut through hype and explain hydrogen in plain language. Episodes explore hydrogen’s role in heating homes, transport, and industry; how it compares with ...

פרויקט בונוס לימודי ומגניב בקורס כימיה כללית בהוראת פרופ' רז ילינק והמתרגלים אופיר שלונצ'יק ואורי שבתאי בן נון - אוניברסיטת בן-גוריון בנגב. הסטודנטים העמיקו במושגי יסוד בקורס ומצאו את נקודות החיבור של המושגים התיאורטיים - לחיים עצמם. הניסוי הצליח - התוצאות משמחות. ליווי הפקה ועריכה: צוות תחנת הרדיו של אוניברסיטת בן גוריון בנגב - ...

The inspiring stories of 6 people who changed history. Contents: Antoine Lavoisier who wrote the first modern chemistry textbook Humphry Davy who discovered ‘laughing gas’ Charles Darwin who changed people’s ideas with his theory of evolution Gregor Mendel who first discovered the science...

Each day, headlines warn that baby bottles are leaching dangerous chemicals, nonstick pans are causing infertility, and plastic containers are making us fat. What if green chemistry could change all that? What if rather than toxics, our economy ran on harmless, environmentally-friendly materials? Elizabeth Grossman, an acclaimed journalist who brought national attention to the contaminants hidden in computers and other high tech electronics, now tackles the hazards of ordinary consumer products.

In this moving, inspirational memoir, a former NASA astronaut and NFL wide receiver shares his personal journey from the gridiron to the stars, examining the intersecting roles of community, perseverance and grace that align to create the opportunities for success. Leland Melvin is the only...

Willkommen zu einer außergewöhnlichen Reise durch die Bausteine unserer Welt. In diesem Podcast entdecken wir gemeinsam alle Elemente des Periodensystems – von Wasserstoff bis Oganesson, eines pro Folge. Jede Episode nimmt dich mit auf eine sanfte, atmosphärische Entdeckungsreise zu einem einzelnen Element. Wir erkunden seine einzigartigen Eigenschaften, seine faszinierende Geschichte und seine verborgene Bedeutung für unser Leben. Ob das Wasserstoff-Leuchten ferner Sterne, das beruhigende Neon der Nachtstädte oder das Calcium in unseren Knochen – jedes Element erzählt seine eigene ...

Randy and Kc tackle all things homebrew!

Friends of the Periodic Table is a fun and friendly science podcast that brings chemistry to life. Each episode focuses on one element, sharing fun facts, real-world uses, and curious stories that make learning simple, engaging, and enjoyable.

La química permite fabricar casi cualquier molécula: antibióticos, anticancerígenos, antivirales, antiinflamatorios, materiales para la electrónica y la informática, compuestos para la agroquímica. Este libro, escrito por un Premio Nobel de Química, está al alcance de todos porque invita tanto a soñar como a pensar, mientras cuenta la historia de uno de nuestros más grandes investigadores actuales.

The podcast specifically dedicated to learning about beer. Join Advanced Cicerone® Jonathan Thompson on deep dives into everything beer. From sensory to biochemistry, this is the podcast for all students of beer and brewing.

This highly understandable and entertaining book distils best practice research on science communication into accessible chapters, supported by case studies and examples. With practical advice on everything from messages and metaphors to metrics and ethics, you will learn what the public think about science and why, and how to shape scientific research into a story that will influence beliefs, behaviours and policies.

النظير هو شكلٌ مختلفٌ من عنصرٍ كيميائيٍّ يحتوي على عددٍ مختلفٍ من النيوترونات في نواته. وقد وُصفَت النظائر، من جانب مكتشفها فريدريك سُدي، بأنَّهـا «متطابقـة من الخـارج» و«مختلفـة من الداخل»، ومن الممكن أن تكون مستقرَّة أو مشعَّة. في هذه المقدِّمة الموجزة، يوضِّح روب إلام الدور المهم الذي لعبته دراسة النظائر فـي العلم الحديث. ويفسِّر كيف أدَّت عمليَّـات طبيعيَّـة إلى التمييز بين النظائر، ويصف التطبيقات العديدة للكيمياء الجيولوجيَّـة للنظائـر، بدايـةً مـن استكشـاف باطـن الأرض العميـق، وصولاً إلى النُّظُم الغذائيَّـة للحضارات القديمة، ومن المفاعلات النوويَّـة إلى تقنيَّـات التصوير الطبيَّـة.

Jean-Marie Tarascon est un spécialiste de la chimie/électrochimie du solide. Il est professeur à l'université de Picardie Jules Verne à Amiens où il dirige le Laboratoire de Réseau sur le Stockage Électrochimique de l'Énergie (FR CNRS 3459). Cependant l'essentiel de sa carrière s'est déroulé aux États-Unis, d'abord à Cornell University (1980), puis à Bell Laboratory et à Bellcore jusqu'en 1994. Ses travaux ont d'abord porté sur quelques propriétés électroniques de phases de Chevrel ainsi que sur leur aptitude à insérer ou deinsérer des ions alcalins.À la fin des années...