The Science category has 986 audiobooks on Listento.it, with an average listener rating of 4.5★ across 9,896 ratings. The most-rated is Astrophysics for People in a Hurry.
The First Three Minutes
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Now updated with a major new afterword that incorporates the latest cosmological research, this classic of contemporary science writing by a Nobel prize-winning physicist explains to general readers what happened when the Universe began, and how we know.
©1988 Steven Weinberg (P)2000 Blackstone Audiobooks
Quantum Physics and the Power of the Mind
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Do you want to understand something more about the world around you? Do you want to discover the secrets and theories of quantum physics, but do they seem impossible to understand? Does the law of attraction really work? Quantum physics is an integral part of our lives, and it is extremely important for us to have at least the basic knowledge on the subject. Most people struggle with it as there are scarcely any books on the topic that is compatible with the needs and demands of people who are just starting out as physicists and need a simple guide to understand the concepts. Here’s some of the information included in the book: Quantum Origins of the Universe Fundamentals of Quantum Physics The Photoelectric Effect How Is Radiation Absorbed? The Role of Photons in Photoelectric Photoelectric Effect: Einstein’s Theory Quantum Physics and the Law of Attraction How Quantum Physics Affects You What Is The Law Of Attraction? And How To Use It Effectively And much more.... Learn concepts worthy of an excellent mind without effort, understand the most revolutionary and mysterious rules that govern the universe in which you live. Do you want to know more? Then scroll up, click on "Buy", and get your copy now!
©2020 Nancy Patterson (P)2021 Nancy Patterson
Die unbewohnbare Erde
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Die heute schon spürbaren und die schlimmstmöglichen Folgen der Klimaerwärmung sind das Thema des Journalisten David Wallace-Wells in diesem spektakulären Report. Wie kann und wird das Leben auf der Erde in nur 40, 50, 60 Jahren aussehen? Sicher ist: Heutige Teenager und Kinder werden noch erleben, wie sich die Bedingungen für die Menschheit auf der Erde dramatisch verschlechtern, sie werden erleben, wie sie in Teilen unbewohnbar wird. Wallace-Wells macht die vielen wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnisse, die die Mehrheit der Menschen oft gar nicht erreichen, begreifbar, ja fühlbar. Und am Ende steht die drängende Frage: Haben wir überhaupt noch eine Chance, das Unheil abzuwenden? Ein polarisierendes, aufrüttelndes und fesselndes Debattenbuch zu einem Thema, das der Menschheit zunehmend unter den Nägeln brennt.
©2019 Ludwig Buchverlag (P)2019 Rubikon Audioverlag
Time Travel
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What do you know about traveling through time and space? Are you keen to learn about it? This book will tell you about space and time and it will explain vital terms in a simple yet factual way that does not blind the listener with science. It will tell you about the vitally important topics of the solar system, flight, and light. It will introduce you to the fascinating topics of black holes, dark matter, and wormholes, which are so important to anyone with an interest in space and time. The book finishes with chapters about UFOs, both modern and ancient, who we believe carry those who have already mastered space and time, and a light-hearted look at those who see them as a threat.
©2017 KIV Books (P)2017 KIV Books
The Unnatural World
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The Unnatural World chronicles a disparate band of unlikely heroes: an effervescent mad scientist who would fertilize the seas, a pigeon obsessive bent on bringing back the extinct; a low-level government functionary in China doing his best to clean up his city, and more. These scientists, billionaires, and ordinary people are all working toward saving the best home humanity is likely to ever have. What is the threat? It is us. In a time when a species dies out every 10 minutes, when summers are getting hotter, winters colder, and oceans higher, some people still deny mankind's effect on the Earth. But all of our impacts on the planet have ushered in what qualifies as a new geologic epoch, thanks to global warming, mass extinction, and such technologies as nuclear weapons and plastics. The Unnatural World examines the world we have created and analyzes the glimmers of hope emerging from the efforts of incredible individuals seeking to change our future. Instead of a world without us, this history of the future shows how to become good gardeners, helping people thrive along with an abundance of plants, animals, and all the exuberant profusion of life on Earth - a better world with us.
©2016 David Biello (P)2017 Tantor
Organic Chemistry: The University Student Survival Guide to Ace Organic Chemistry
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Organic chemistry is a difficult subject. There are many topics that are overviewed in your textbook as if you are wading through mud. To help you understand the subject with ease, Organic Chemistry, a guide to help you ace and survive the course, is available. With the information, you should be able to navigate your case a little easier. You are going to build on the knowledge as you would through your organic chemistry class. This audiobook shows you an easier way to understand the topics. Often in class, you are given several topics all in one day that are building on each part but leave you with many questions. The audiobook attempts to answer the questions of relevancy, how one thing leads to another, and how to read the nomenclature/structures to understand compounds better.
©2018 Northern Press (P)2019 Northern Press
What Do You Think You Are?
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"Gets right to the heart of what makes us what we are. Read it!" --Angela Saini, author of Inferior and Superior: The Return of Race Science Popular science master Brian Clegg’s new book is an entertaining tour through the science of what makes you you. From the atomic level, through life and energy to genetics and personality, it explores how the billions of particles which make up you - your DNA, your skin, your memories - have come to be. It starts with the present-day reader and follows a number of trails to discover their origins: how the atoms in your body were created and how they got to you in space and time, the sources of things you consume, how the living cells of your body developed, where your massive brain and consciousness originated, how human beings evolved and, ultimately, what your personal genetic history reveals.
©2020 Brian Clegg (P)2020 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.
From Darwin to Derrida
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How the meaningless process of natural selection produces purposeful beings who find meaning in the world. In From Darwin to Derrida, evolutionary biologist David Haig explains how a physical world of matter in motion gave rise to a living world of purpose and meaning. Natural selection, a process without purpose, gives rise to purposeful beings who find meaning in the world. The key to this, Haig proposes, is the origin of mutable “texts”?genes?that preserve a record of what has worked in the world. These texts become the specifications for the intricate mechanisms of living beings. Haig draws on a wide range of sources?from Laurence Sterne's Tristram Shandy to Immanuel Kant's Critique of the Power of Judgment to the work of Jacques Derrida to the latest findings on gene transmission, duplication, and expression?to make his argument. Genes and their effects, he explains, are like eggs and chickens. Eggs exist for the sake of becoming chickens and chickens for the sake of laying eggs. A gene's effects have a causal role in determining which genes are copied. A gene (considered as a lineage of material copies) persists if its lineage has been consistently associated with survival and reproduction. Organisms can be understood as interpreters that link information from the environment to meaningful action in the environment. Meaning, Haig argues, is the output of a process of interpretation; there is a continuum from the very simplest forms of interpretation, instantiated in single RNA molecules near the origins of life, to the most sophisticated. Life is interpretation?the use of information in choice.
©2020 David Haig (P)2020 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.
The Human Brain and Its Inner Workings
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Human brains are the powerhouse of the body - complex, intricate, and reactive. Explore fascinating features of our brains including how they're organized, how different sicknesses, and feelings affect them, and more!
©2021 Seeker (P)2021 Audiogems by Findaway
That's the Way the Cookie Crumbles
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Interesting anecdotes and engaging tales make science fun, meaningful, and accessible. Separating sense from nonsense and fact from myth, these essays cover everything from the ups of helium to the downs of drain cleaners and provide answers to numerous mysteries, such as why bug juice is used to color ice cream and how spies used secret inks. Mercury in teeth, arsenic in water, lead in the environment, and aspartame in food are discussed. Mythbusters include the fact that Edison did not invent the light bulb and that walking on hot coals does not require paranormal powers. The secret life of bagels is revealed, and airbags, beer, and soap yield their mysteries. These and many more surprising, educational, and entertaining commentaries show the relevance of science to everyday life.
©2002 ECW Press (P)2012 Audible, Inc.
Monkeys, Myths, and Molecules
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A healthy dose of scientific skepticism in the information age, from best-selling author Dr. Joe Schwarz. The internet is a powerful beast; no matter what question you may have, the answer is just a few keystrokes away. But with so many sources available, and so many conflicting answers, how do you know what information is reliable? In Monkeys, Myths, and Molecules, Dr. Joe Schwarcz takes a critical look at how scientific facts are misconstrued in the media, debunking myths surrounding canned food, artificial dyes, SPF, homeopathy, cancer, chemicals, and much more. Unafraid to expose the sheer nonsense people are led to believe about health, food, drugs, and our environment, Dr. Joe confronts pseudoscience and convincingly and entertainingly advocates for a scientific approach to everyday life.
©2015 Dr. Joe Schwarcz (P)2020 ECW Press
How To - Wie man's hinkriegt
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xkcd-Fans aufgepasst: Nach "What if?" jetzt der weltoriginellste "Self-Help-Guide" von Randall Munroe! Für jede Aufgabe, die sich uns stellt, gibt es einen richtigen Weg, einen falschen, und einen, der so offensichtlich absurd ist, dass man ihn niemals in Betracht ziehen würde. "How to" ist eine Anleitung zu diesem dritten Ansatz. Es zeigt uns, wie wir digitale Daten versenden, indem wir USB-Sticks an Zugvögeln befestigen. Wie wir unserem Auto Starthilfe geben, indem wir elf Jahre auf eine Sonneneruption warten. Und wir erfahren, wie wir endlich pünktlich zu Verabredungen kommen: indem wir mal eben den Mond zerstören. Wie schon "What if?" ist "How to" witzig und horizonterweiternd und hilft uns zu verstehen, welche wissenschaftlichen und technischen Phänomene unserem Alltag zugrunde liegen. In deiner Audible-Bibliothek findest du für dieses Hörerlebnis eine PDF-Datei mit zusätzlichem Material.
©2019 Penguin Verlag. Übersetzung von Ralf Pannowitsch (P)2019 der Hörverlag
The Universe Speaks in Numbers
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One of the great mysteries of science is that its fundamental laws are written in the language of mathematics. Graham Farmelo's thrilling new book shows how modern maths has helped physicists to rethink gravity, space, and time. The Universe Speaks in Numbers takes us on an adventure from the Enlightenment to the present with a vibrant cast of characters, illuminating the most exciting and controversial developments in contemporary thought. Always lively and authoritative, Farmelo navigates the listener through the huge imaginative leaps that are edging us towards a radically new conception of the nature of our universe. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio on our Desktop Site.
©2019 Graham Farmelo (P)2019 Faber Audio
In Search of Mycotopia
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From ecology to fermentation, in pop culture and in medicine - mushrooms are everywhere and In Search of Mycotopia is a listener's expert guide through the weird, wonderful world of fungi and the amazing modern mycological movement. The book introduces us to an incredible, essential, and oft-overlooked kingdom of life - fungi - and all the potential it holds for our future, through the work and research being done by an unforgettable community of mushroom-mad citizen scientists and microbe devotees. This entertaining and mind-expanding journey will captivate listeners who are curious about the hidden worlds and networks that make up our planet. Author Doug Bierend uncovers a vanguard of mycologists; growers, independent researchers, ecologists, entrepreneurs, and amateur enthusiasts exploring and advocating for fungi’s capacity to improve and heal. From decontaminating landscapes and waterways to achieving food security, In Search of Mycotopia demonstrates how humans can work with fungi to better live with nature—and with one another.
©2021 Doug Bierend (P)2021 Chelsea Green Publishing
Worlds Within Worlds: The Story of Nuclear Energy
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In this 1972 treatise, Isaac Asimov takes the listener on an historic journey through the development of man's understanding of electricity, chemistry, and - ultimately - nuclear energy. Asimov's incomparable ability to simplify the complex is apparent as he guides you through the milestones of scientific thought that connected ideas about electricity and magnetism to the nature of matter, and led to the advances in discovery through the first half of the 20th century that resulted in the harnessing of previously unknown energy directly from the heart of the atom.
Public Domain (P)2019 Stuart Gauffi
Dark Matter and Dark Energy
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All the matter and light we can see in the universe makes up a trivial five per cent of everything. The rest is hidden. This could be the biggest puzzle that science has ever faced. Since the 1970s, astronomers have been aware that galaxies have far too little matter in them to account for the way they spin around: they should fly apart, but something concealed holds them together. That ’something' is dark matter - invisible material in five times the quantity of the familiar stuff of stars and planets. By the 1990s we also knew that the expansion of the universe was accelerating. Something, named dark energy, is pushing it to expand faster and faster. Across the universe, this requires enough energy that the equivalent mass would be nearly 14 times greater than all the visible material in existence. Brian Clegg explains this major conundrum in modern science and looks at how scientists are beginning to find solutions to it.
©2019 Brian Clegg (P)2020 W. F. Howes Ltd
50 Things to Know About Mushroom Hunting
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Have you ever looked at a yard full of mushrooms that popped up overnight and wondered if they were poisonous? Have you taken a walk in the woods and stumbled on a mushroom you’ve never seen before? Does the idea of tasting amazing new flavors you found yourself appeal to you? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this book is for you. 50 Things About Mushroom Hunting by author Rebecca Wescott offers an approach to understanding, locating, identifying, and eating these delicious wild fungi. While other books focus on identification or complex science, this book will recommend some quality identification guides and focus on the mystery and enjoyment of pursuing elusive mushroom surprises. With this book, you will be off into the woods with your boots and bug spray, ready to start your mushroom-hunting experience. By the time you finish this book, you will know what mushrooms are, where they grow, which ones are edible, and how to enjoy them. So, buy the audiobook today. You'll be glad you did.
©2020 CZYK Publishing (P)2021 CZYK Publishing
Magic Mushrooms World
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If you want to experience the effect and healing power of psilocybin mushrooms in total safety, then keep reading.... While most people think a mushroom is only a vegetable, they have been an integral part of medicine from a long time. The so-called “Magic Mushrooms” have been used for healing patients in the ancient times, even before modern medicine started considering them as an option. There has always been a great skepticism against mushrooms, as with marijuana a few years ago. However, a lot of scientific research proved the healing properties of these mushrooms, with powerful and therapeutic effects treating chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular problems, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other mental issues. Recently, studies by researchers have found that psilocybin mushrooms have a high affinity for several serotonin receptors, located in numerous areas of the brain, including the cerebral cortex and thalamus. This proves that psilocybin mushrooms can be an effective cure for mental health diseases. The goal of this audiobook is simple: It is a guide to give you all the information you need to know about psilocybin mushrooms and how you can grow them. With the help of this audiobook, you will learn: Identification of special types of psilocybin mushrooms Some of their benefits and some standard ways to achieve them Outdoor or large-scale mushroom production Domestication of mushroom production at home This includes the pasteurization and sterilization of the substrate discussed and usable Some of the key assets that contribute to the development of mushrooms Preparation and harvesting of mushrooms How to make money from mushroom self-cultivation Its uses, basic facts, and benefits Common problems encountered during mushroom production and production Now, it is your turn to take action. So, forget everything you’ve heard about magic mushrooms, and let this audiobook open your eyes to many healing properties of Mother Nature’s incredible gift! Click on "Buy Now" and enter now to Magic Mushrooms World!
©2020 Paul Harrison (P)2020 Paul Harrison
Immunity: The Science of Staying Well
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Strengthen your immunity for good. In this groundbreaking audiobook, expert immunologist Dr. Jenna Macciochi unravels the new science around immunity and decodes exactly what it takes to be well in the modern day. Offering simple, clear and educated advice, debunking popular myths along the way, Immunity explores the secrets of people who never seem to get ill, why autoimmune disease is more prevalent than ever and how germs are actually good for us. Covering nutrition, exercise, sleep and even mental health, this fascinating book shows us the importance of cultivating long-term health and how to do it.
©2020 Dr. Jenna Macciochi (P)2020 HarperCollins Publishers Limited
The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy
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From a noted Cambridge zoologist, a wildly fun and scientifically sound exploration of what alien life must be like, using universal laws that govern life on Earth and in space. Scientists are confident that life exists elsewhere in the universe. Yet rather than taking a realistic approach to what aliens might be like, we imagine that life on other planets is the stuff of science fiction. The time has come to abandon our fantasies of space invaders and movie monsters and place our expectations on solid scientific footing. But short of aliens landing in New York City, how do we know what they are like? Using his own expert understanding of life on Earth and Darwin's theory of evolution - which applies throughout the universe - Cambridge zoologist Dr. Arik Kershenbaum explains what alien life must be like: how these creatures will move, socialize, and communicate. For example, by observing fish whose electrical pulses indicate social status, we can see that other planets might allow for communication by electricity. As there was evolutionary pressure to wriggle along a sea floor, Earthling animals tend to have left/right symmetry; on planets where creatures evolved in midair or in soupy tar, they might be lacking any symmetry at all. Might there be an alien planet with supersonic animals? A moon where creatures have a language composed of smells? Will aliens scream with fear, act honestly, or have technology? The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy answers these questions using the latest science to tell the story of how life really works, on Earth and in space.
©2021 Arik Kershenbaum (P)2021 Penguin Audio