Resultados para "Visionair" en Ciencia e ingeniería

L'astronauta Paolo Nespoli da Houston racconta le sue esperienze nello spazio al coach Claudio Belotti a Milano. Le sue oltre 40.000 ore di addestramento e i suoi 313 giorni nello spazio raccontati in modo avvincente, emozionante e coinvolgente, diventano una metafora per esprimere e trasmettere insegnamenti e fornire spunti che possano essere facilmente applicati anche sulla terra, per la vita di tutti i giorni, grazie alle analisi e alle considerazioni del coach trainer. Attraverso i racconti di Paolo si scoprono dettagli straordinari sulle missioni spaziali a cui ha partecipato.

Il nostro corpo brulica di decine di trilioni di microbi. È un mondo intero, una colonia piena di vita. In altre parole, conteniamo moltitudini. I nostri partner microscopici costruiscono gli organi, ci proteggono dalle malattie, condizionano il nostro comportamento e ci bombardano con i loro geni. Hanno anche in mano le chiavi per comprendere tutta la vita sulla Terra. In "Contengo moltitudini", Ed Yong ci aiuta a aprire gli occhi, invitandoci a osservare noi stessi e gli altri animali sotto una nuova luce, meno come individui e più come rigogliosi ecosistemi.

Ogni anno l'Università di Harvard e il Massachusetts Institute of Technology, durante una cerimonia in diretta mondiale a cui partecipano dei veri Premi Nobel, onorano le 10 ricerche scientifiche più assurde al mondo con il Premio IgNobel. Ma queste ricerche sono davvero inutili come appaiono? Per rispondere a questa domanda e guidarci alla scoperta dell'utilità dell'inutilità scientifica, tornano su Audible i divulgatori Luca Perri e Adrian Fartade, dopo il grande successo di "VS - Verso lo Spazio."

In Cosmos, the late astronomer Carl Sagan cast his gaze over the magnificent mystery of the Universe and made it accessible to millions of people around the world. Now in this stunning sequel, Carl Sagan completes his revolutionary journey through space and time.

“Reading Kuni makes me want to dive into rural Japan...this book reminds me that leaders emerge when and where you least expect it.” — ALICE WATERS, founder of Chez Panisse restaurant, activist, and author A guide to reviving and revitalizing forgotten places and communities through the...

The definitive account of India’s energy journey and a blueprint for an energy-efficient future. The historic oil crisis of 1973, which permanently altered significant economic policies worldwide, marked a turning point in India’s energy odyssey, putting the country on the path towards energy efficiency. A young energy researcher at the National Productivity Council at the time, Padu Padmanabhan soon found himself at a juncture that would lead him to the many watershed moments of this journey.

Are you color blind? Do you struggle with everyday color decisions that affect your home, work, relationships, and self-esteem? Although your situation may seem bleak if you are facing discrimination, disappointment, or displacement due to your condition, this audiobook is written as a helpful guide and uplifting reminder that color blindness does not have the final say - you do! This “How To” audiobook addresses color blind individuals and everyone who crosses their paths with uplifting, quick, and entertaining tips to help navigate and comprehend the color blind life.

Legendary "space statesman" Buzz Aldrin speaks out as a vital advocate for the continuing quest to push the boundaries of the universe as we know it. As a pioneering astronaut who set foot on the moon during mankind’s first landing with Apollo 11 - and an aerospace engineer who designed an orbital rendezvous technique critical to future planetary landings - Aldrin has a vision, and in Mission to Mars he plots out the path he proposes, one that will take humans to Mars by 2035.

Questo audiolibro racconta la visione della natura dal punto di vista della scienza della complessità ed è un bello stimolo per vedere e vivere la natura in modo nuovo ed evolvere in e con essa. La natura scoperta dal pensiero della complessità è una natura aperta, dinamica, interdipendente. Noi siamo natura. È la natura che crea i nostri sogni. Senza la natura, i sogni non esistono.

Fusion Capitalism is a conservative vision and platform for addressing one of mankind’s biggest threats. The science of climate change is now incontrovertible, so it’s time to turn threat into opportunity, ingenuity into enterprise, and leadership into American destiny. Inside, Steve Melink tells his story about the values and traditions learned in a large family.

I am delighted to be presenting the 2014 Boyer Lectures and to have the opportunity to contribute to the national discussion about science through such an influential and historically significant platform. I hope to raise awareness of great scientific achievements, and of the vital importance of science to the future health and prosperity of Australia.

'Achieving net zero will be the most amazing thing humankind has ever done.' - Bill Gates In 2010, Bill Gates first came up with the term 'Innovating to Zero' to advocate a nuclear energy technology that would be safe and reliable, and have zero emissions. From its early use as a placeholder in...

Discover how your dream of affordable, stylish, open-concept, sustainable living can become a reality, no matter your budget! The dream of creating a personalized space often feels out of reach for many, with traditional home-building routes presenting a maze of expensive choices, overwhelming legal requirements, and endless design decisions. Did you know? An estimated 1,000 new barndos are built every year in North America. See how many people are jumping into this movement?

In this brilliant, gracefully written, and important new book, former Secretary of the Interior and Governor of Arizona Bruce Babbitt brings fresh thought to questions of how we can build a future we want to live in.

A classic exposé in company with An Inconvenient Truth and Silent Spring, The Story of Stuff expands on the celebrated documentary exploring the threat of overconsumption on the environment, economy, and our health. Leonard examines the “stuff” we use everyday, offering a galvanizing...

“A convincing case for Powell’s legacy as a pioneering conservationist.”--The Wall Street Journal "A bold study of an eco-visionary at a watershed moment in US history."--Nature A timely, thrilling account of the explorer who dared to lead the first successful expedition down the Colorado...

A dazzling tour of the universe as Einstein saw it. How did Albert Einstein come up with the theories that changed the way we look at the world? By thinking in pictures. Michio Kaku, leading theoretical physicist (a cofounder of string theory) and best-selling science storyteller, shows how Einstein used seemingly simple images to lead a revolution in science. With originality and expertise, Kaku uncovers the surprising beauty that lies at the heart of Einstein's cosmos

A Harvard researcher investigates the human eye in this insightful account of what vision reveals about intelligence, learning, and the greatest mysteries of neuroscience. Spotting a face in a crowd is so easy, you take it for granted. But how you do it is one of science's great mysteries. And...

Canadian botanist, biochemist and visionary Diana Beresford-Kroeger's startling insights into the hidden life of trees have already sparked a quiet revolution in how we understand our relationship to forests. Now, in a captivating account of how her life led her to these illuminating and crucial...

The first hopeful book about climate change, The Future Earth shows readers how to reverse the short- and long-term effects of climate change over the next three decades. The basics of climate science are easy. We know it is entirely human-caused. Which means its solutions will be similarly...