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¿Alguna vez has levantado la vista al cielo en una noche estrellada y te has dejado llevar por la imaginación? Igual en ese momento te has trasladado a mundos que van más allá de lo que podemos imaginar en la Tierra. Algunos con vida, puede que inteligente, y otros completamente inhóspitos e infernales. O quizá simplemente te has preguntado cuántas estrellas hay en la Vía Láctea.

Technology surrounds us every day: a phone alarm wakes us up, an electronic calendar tracks assignment deadlines, GPS directs us to the new dentist’s office, social media keeps us connected to friends and family, and streaming platforms make sure we’re never without something new to binge-watch. Our devices and apps can make life much more convenient and entertaining. But for years, scientists have warned that too much screen time may have negative effects on our health.

In this "laugh-out-loud funny” book (Hank Green, New York Times bestselling author), social media star and comedian Josh Sundquist takes readers on his hilarious journey to the fringes of viral stardom to discover if it’s possible to be both very famous and very happy As a semi-famous...

Невероятные истории и неординарные открытия, которые сначала вызвали улыбку, а потом уверенно вошли в повседневную жизнь! За что присуждают "Шнобелевскую премию"? Создатель премии Марк Абрахамс ответил на этот вопрос так: "Шнобелевская премия - это не о лучшем и не о худшем."

Did you know that only five percent of all your decisions are consciously made? Most decisions are made by the subconscious brain, perhaps this factually explains why humans are prone to rash judgment. Read on to discover more facts that can aid not only your structural and functional understanding of the brain but also help improve your cognitive skills.

In a world of haves and have nots, where petty crime is punishable by death and magic is forbidden, a deadly contest unfolds in secret. Twelve competitors are mysteriously invited. The winner gets one wish. For Briar Bishop, this means saving her brother from execution by guillotine, and she’s not going to let anything or anyone get in her way. Especially not Leo Davenbrook, a mischievous flirt and the handsome High Prince. He's grown up with everything she never had and his very presence threatens her chance at survival.

Whether it’s playing through blockbuster-esque adventures, diving deep into hidden bits of story and lore, or building relationships that change the fate of the world itself, video games are bringing stories to life in ways that are immediate, interactive, and immersive. Focusing on some of the best and most memorable experiences in gaming, The Greatest Stories Ever Played examines the relationship between gaming and storytelling in a new way.

Part biography, part guidebook to the contemporary environmental movement, this book is the perfect gift for future and current activists and changemakers! Girls Who Green the World features the inspiring stories of 34 revolutionaries fighting for our future! An inspired collection of profiles...

En estas páginas encontrarás consejos sobre ecología y defensa de la biodiversidad, claves para respetar el equilibrio de nuestro planeta y soluciones al alcance de todos para protegerlo de la contaminación... ¡Además de una buena dosis de optimismo!

The mysteries of the cosmos have captivated man’s curiosity for thousands of years. Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to The Theories of the Universe and learn about science and astronomy.

"This frank, spirited guide spotlights a thoughtful leader who embraces social responsibility." — Kirkus With witty humor and a strong sense of self, musician, model, and technology executive Shavone Charles recounts her journey through Google, Twitter, and more – and outlines her mission...

今回は余暇通信社の山岡禎幸とゲーム戦隊いっぺいのMaeda Saoriが、リモート収録という方法で「コロナとゲームの2020年」をテーマに語り合いました。

Interesting fact, the sun is terrible at fusion. Think about it, why hasn't the sun just instantly ignited all its fuel, and blow up all the milky way? The limiting factor infusion for the sun is one, heat, and two beta decays. The first you likely knew, but beta decay, "whatchu talking about Willis?" I'm quoting Arnold from one of my favorites shows growing up called Different Strokes. Well, when you smash two hydrogen atoms together, you get what we call a di-proton. It is sometimes called Helium-two, and boy does it not like existing.

Penny's story is the fourth in Brian L. Porter's award-winning Family of Rescue Dogs series. It features a tiny terrier, abandoned in a particularly cruel manner and her subsequent adoption and life with the author and his family. From being attacked and needing emergency surgery to days out at the coast chasing seagulls and living in stately homes, Penny's life in Brian's pack of rescue dogs has never been anything but interesting and eventful.

Az evolúció legképtelenebb, sületlen, hagymázos ötlete minden kétséget kizáróan az ember, becenevén a Homo sapiens. Öt-hatmillió éve a bioszféra üde színfolt lehetett a bolygón sokféle állattal és növénnyel, az ökológiai rendszer kiegyensúlyozott volt, és úgy tűnhetett, hogy megalapozott, tartós jövője sok százmillió évre biztosítva van. És ekkor a rendszer finom, olajozott kerekei közé por, autóroncsok, enzimes mosópor került. Recsegés, ropogás, füst és korom. Mi történt?

HOW DO I MAKE IT BIG ON SOCIAL MEDIA? WHAT IS MY STORY—AND WHO IS MY AUDIENCE? WHAT CONTENT SHOULD I POST TO ACHIEVE #SUCCESS? HOW DO I GO VIRAL…OR HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE ME TO GET NOTICED? Selfie Made is a one-of-a-kind guide to creating a digital identity, finding an audience, and building...

Japan. March 11, 2011. 2:46 P.M. The biggest earthquake in Japan's history - and one of the world's five most powerful since 1900 - devastated the Tohoku region, 320 kilometers (200 miles) northeast of Tokyo. It triggered a huge tsunami that left crippling damage in its wake. More than 13,000 people drowned, and thousands of buildings and homes were reduced to rubble.

In Beastly Brains, Nancy Castaldo delves into the minds of animals and explores animal empathy, communication, tool use, and social societies through interviews and historical anecdotes. Researchers from Charles Darwin to Jane Goodall have spent years analyzing the minds of animals, and today's science is revolutionizing old theories and uncovering surprising similarities to our own minds. Humans are not alone in our ability to think.

Jean-Edgar Van de Burne (né le 5 septembre 1940 à Dunkerque, France) est un scientifique qui s'illustra successivement dans les domaines de la phycologie, de la biochimie appliquée, de l'ingénierie et des statistiques transverses bio-politiques. Tout en ne laissant jamais de côté sa grande passion pour les tournois de bridge, il contribue alors largement au développement des plaques de cuisson thermonucléaire pour lesquelles il reçoit le Prix Nobel de la Paix en 1985.

Galileo, Einstein, Curie, Darwin, Hawking - we know the names, but how much do we really know about these people? Galileo gained notoriety over his battle with the Vatican, but did you know that this father of modern science was also an accomplished lute player? And Darwin of course discovered the principle by which new species are formed, but his bold curiosity extended to the dinner table as well. Eureka! explains how these scientific geniuses have shaped our understanding - and how they spent their free time as well.