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A book to be listened to for pleasure as well as a practical identification guide, The Edge of the Sea introduces a world of teeming life where the sea meets the land. A new generation of listeners is discovering why Rachel Carson's books have become cornerstones of the environmental and conservation movements.

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.

Acclaimed nature writer Susan Hand Shetterly opens a window into the world of this fascinating organism by providing an elegant, often poetic, look at life on the rugged shore of the Gulf of Maine. Shetterly offers a close look at the life cycle of seaweed and introduces us to the men and women who farm and harvest it - and their increasingly difficult task of protecting this critical natural resource against forces both natural and man-made.

Three of the most important words in science are I don't know. Not knowing implies a universe of opportunities—the possibility of discovery and surprise. Our understanding of science has advanced immeasurably over the last 500 years, yet many fundamental mysteries of existence persist: How did our universe begin? How big is the universe? Is time travel possible? What’s at the center of a black hole? How did life on Earth arise? Are we alone? What is consciousness, and can we create it?

Catherine Munro transforms her life when she moves to Shetland to study the hardy ponies who call this archipelago home. Over the course of her first year, she is welcomed into the rhythms and routines that characterise life at the edge of the world. When faced with personal loss, Catherine finds comfort and connection in the shared lives of the people, animals and wild landscapes of Shetland.

Carl Zimmer investigates one of the biggest questions of all: what is life? The answer seems obvious until you try to seriously answer it. Is the apple sitting on your kitchen counter alive, or is only the apple tree it came from deserving of the word? If we can’t answer that question here on Earth, how will we know when and if we discover alien life on other worlds? The question hangs over some of society’s most charged conflicts - whether a fertilised egg is a living person, for example, and when we ought to declare a person legally dead.

From the ancient Greeks to Buddhism, our ability to check reality and recalibrate has fascinated philosophers for thousands of years. Yet it is only recently that we've developed the technology to create a rigorous science of self-awareness, what we call metacognition. Head of the Metacognition Lab at University College London, Stephen Fleming is the world's leading expert in this new field of neuroscience. In Know Thyself, he explains both the vast potential of metacognition and why it is that we still so often get it wrong.

Promising treatments now in more than 35,000 clinical trials could have dramatic impacts on cancer, autoimmune diseases, organ replacement, heart disease, and even aging itself. These treatments, which are saving the lives of patients in the trials, will soon be rolled to the medical community at large. The key to these breakthroughs is the use of living cells as medicine instead of traditional drugs. Research has found that our bodies are virtual treasure troves of adult cells that act as agents of remarkable healing and repair.

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Green belts are part of the landscape and psyche of post-war Britain, but have led to conflicts at every level of society - between conservationists and developers, town and country, politicians and people, nimbys and the forces of progress. Growing up on 'the last road in London' on an estate at the edge of the woods, John Grindrod had a childhood that mirrored these tensions. His family, too, seemed caught between two worlds: his wheelchair-bound mother and soft hearted father had moved from the inner city and had trouble adjusting.

Britain is defined by the dynamic, mysterious and fragile coastline that surrounds it. In this moving and beautiful account, Roger Morgan-Grenville tells the story of his marathon journey around that coast, explains some of the key challenges and opportunities he found and celebrates the people who are trying to protect and enhance it.

Scientists' understanding of life is progressing more rapidly than at any point in human history, from the extraordinary decoding of DNA to the controversial emergence of biotechnology. Featuring pioneering biologists, geneticists, physicists, and science writers, Life explains just how far we've come - and takes a brilliantly educated guess at where we're heading.

At the Human Edge is a nonfiction popular science book that unravels the amazing adaptive physiological responses that our bodies undergo as we push ourselves to the physical limits in human performance. Each chapter is dedicated to a unique extreme environment, on Earth and beyond. The book captures the history, geography, legacy and the physical challenges that our physiology faces in our attempt to conquer the great outdoors.

The Edge of Energy podcast is presented by Scotiabank, produced by the Walrus Lab, discussing the energy transition and the climate crisis. In each of the episodes in this series we will explore the policies, green incentives and strategies that are giving us a head start as we begin to tackle the climate crisis. Join our host, Kofi Hope, as we hear from industry experts and innovators to guide us through a cleaner, more renewable transition to Net Zero.

Summary The first source describes the resignation of all seven independent directors from 23andMe's board due to disagreements with CEO Anne Wojcicki regarding the company's strategic direction. These disagreements stemmed from Wojcicki's proposal to take the company private, which the board rejected due to a lack of a premium offer to shareholders. The second source discusses the potential future of 23andMe's genetic data as the company faces financial challenges and the possibility of going out of business. While the company emphasizes its commitment to privacy and its policy of anonymizing...

Welcome to The 10% Edge—the podcast for ambitious achievers who want to break through plateaus, amplify their impact, and thrive in every area of life.Hosted by Carl Kurt, The 10% Edge delivers research-backed strategies, actionable insights, and inspiring stories to help you unlock focus, energy, and resilience. Whether you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or professional striving for the next level, this podcast is your guide to creating measurable progress without sacrificing what matters most.Each week, tune in for:Solo episodes that break down the science of productivity, resilience, and ...

On the Russo Edge Podcast, we interview compelling leaders, innovators, investors, and decision-makers in life sciences. Our engaging dialogues with those behind health breakthroughs center around the importance of focused communications, public and investor relations. We look at timely topics driving these decision-makers and seek their insights. The Russo Edge is hosted by Russo Partners, where we start the conversations so that our clients can change the world.

Edge of the Hedge podcast guides you in rekindling and nurturing your connection with nature, through field recordings, rich narration, sensory exploration and contemplation. It takes you on an gentle, peaceful audio journey, walking the landscape with herbalist and nature educator, Hannah Sylvester, tracking the seasons and changing landscapes through the year. Join us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, for visual augmentations to each episode - just search 'Edge of the Hedge. What other people say: "Really love the production of these podcasts; feels like your out and about in the ...

Award-winning broadcaster, best-selling author and zoologist Lucy Cooke has produced and presented numerous natural history shows on TV and radio, and has been tipped by The Times as 'the next David Attenborough'. In this BBC Radio 4 series, first broadcast under the title The Power Of..., she delves into the animal kingdom, exploring what gives certain species the evolutionary edge over their rivals.

You don't need to be a scientist to enjoy biology and environmentalism. Listen to the Cliff's Edge each week for a casual chat about everything from evolution to climate change, with some off-beat humor tossed in. Bring your curiosity and become an armchair expert in scientific issues that affect our daily lives. The Cliff's Edge: Biology and environmentalism for the rest of us.