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In our deluge of information, it's getting harder and harder to distinguish the revelatory from the contradictory. How do we make health decisions in the face of conflicting medical advice? How can we navigate the next uncomfortable discussion with family members, who follow completely different experts on climate? In Third Millennium Thinking , a physicist, a psychologist, and a philosopher introduce readers to the tools and frameworks that scientists use to keep from fooling themselves, to understand the world, and to make decisions. We can all borrow from these trust-building techniques that scientists have tested and developed for more than two millennia to tackle problems both big and small. Readers will learn:
Through engaging thought exercises, clear language free from technical jargon, and compelling illustrations drawn from history, everyday life, and insider stories of scientists, Third Millennium Thinking presents a fresh approach for readers to untangle the confusing and make sense of it all.
Do you often feel exhausted and negative? Do you spend your days
feeling tired and wired? Your nights unable to fall asleep easily, or
without a drink? Do you wake up anxious and stressed and in need a
coffee to get going? Do you forget what you were doing, forget people’s
names and where you put things? Is your mental acuity and memory
slipping? Are you concerned about your memory or mental wellbeing?
Youth Revolution is the inspirational story of how a sixteen-year-old high-school student from Johannesburg, Kiara Nirghin, overcame huge health obstacles to win the grand prize at the 2016 International Google Science Fair for her unique and innovative solution to worldwide drought. Having experienced bacterial meningitis, undiagnosed bilharzia and severe weight loss, Kiara was forced to postpone her school career for hospitalisation, with a real chance of losing her hearing, her sight and the use of her limbs. Youth Revolution not only covers her journey from the hospital bed to the stage as the winner of the science award, but also looks at issues surrounding stagnant youth innovation, while considering the dangers of lacking diversity in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths). It also includes contributions from prominent women in science and education, among them Malala Yousafzai, VP of Education and University Programs for Google and the recipient of the L’Oréal-UNESCO Award for Women in Science. Youth Revolution is a deeply human and truly inspirational real-life story that will enthral teenagers and adults alike, and proves that even ‘ordinary’ teenagers can do extraordinary things.
Aimed at academics, academic managers and administrators,
professionals in scientometrics, information scientists and science
policy makers at all levels. This book reviews the principles,
methods and indicators of scientometric evaluation of information
processes in science and assessment of the publication activity of
individuals, teams, institutes and countries. It provides
scientists, science officers, librarians and students with basic
and advanced knowledge on evaluative scientometrics. Especially
great stress is laid on the methods applicable in practice and on
the clarification of quantitative aspects of impact of scientific
publications measured by citation indicators.
This book provides a rigorous, physics-focused introduction to set theory that is geared towards natural science majors. The science major is presented with a robust introduction to set theory, which concentrates on the specific knowledge and skills that will be needed in calculus topics and natural science topics in general.
Get the answers you need at your fingertips faster than any other source. Success in Physics is critical when entering the growing fields of technology, computer science and engineering that will support our future progress and innovation with breakthroughs and advances. To help retain the facts, equations and concepts essential to success in class and beyond, these 6 laminated pages can be referenced quickly and easily while studying, as a refresher before exams or even as a desktop reference beyond school. Expertly written by author, editor and professor Brett Kaabel PhD, and designed for quick use and high retention. Be sure to get our original Physics guide and Physics 2 for more complete coverage and better grades for an unmatched value. 6 page laminated guide includes: Introduction, Constants & Definitions Classical Mechanics Kinematics, Newton's Laws Work & Kinetic Energy, Potential Energy (U) Conservation of Energy, Momentum Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) Gravitation Thermodynamics Temperature Scales Zeroth Law, First Law & Second Law of Thermodynamics Thermal Properties of Systems Kinetic Theory of Gasses Waves Types of Waves Transverse vs. Longitudinal Waves Wave Equation Electromagnetism Electric Charge, Electric Field Magnetic Field, Magnetic Fluz Gauss's Law for Magnetism Faraday's Law of Induction Electromagnetic Waves, Electric Circuits Special Relativity Einstein's Postulates, Time Dilation Length Contraction Lorentz Transformation, Velocity Transformation Relativistic Doppler Effect Relativistic Energy & Momentum Quantum Mechanics Quantized Atomic Energy Levels Nuclear Physics Atoms, Nuclei, Nuclear Forces Radioactivity, Nuclear Reactions Force Carriers
For a decade, Ecco has published the most outstanding science writing in America, collected in highly acclaimed annual volumes edited by some of the most impressive and most important names in science and science writing today: James Gleick, Timothy Ferris, Matt Ridley, Oliver Sacks, Dava Sobel, Alan Lightman, Atul Gawande, Gina Kolata, Sylvia Nasar, and Natalie Angier. Now series editor Jesse Cohen invites the previous guest editors to select their favorite essays for this one-of-a-kind anthology. The result is an outstanding compendium--the best science writing of the new millennium, featuring an introduction by the series' 2010 editor and "New York Times" bestselling author of "How Doctors Think," Jerome Groopman.
Ultimate quick reference guide for any earthling's questions about our solar system, whether a student, lover of all things space, or stargazing and night sky enthusiasts. Beautifully designed with images from NASA and expertly written by science author, consultant and professor John Roch, PhD who includes more facts per page than any book or website. This 6 page laminated guide will last a lifetime so you will always know what the surface temperature of Mercury is, how many known satellites Neptune has, what the Kuiper Belt is, or what other dwarf planets there are besides Pluto? 6-page laminated guide includes: Solar System Breakdown Essential Terms Space Missions Listed for Each Object & Planet Below Sun Mercury Venus Earth Moon Mars Asteroid Belt Ceres Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune Kuiper Belt Pluto Haumea Makemake Eris More Solar System Facts
Exam Board: Pearson BTEC Academic Level: BTEC National Subject: Applied Science First teaching: September 2016 First Exams: Summer 2017 For all four of the externally assessed units 1, 3, 5 and 7. Builds confidence with scaffolded practice questions. Unguided questions that allow students to test their own knowledge and skills in advance of assessment. Clear unit-by-unit correspondence between this Workbook and the Revision Guide and ActiveBook.
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