Títulos en Líderes de ciencia y tecnología

En este audiolibro, Sara García Alonso -primera astronauta española de la Agencia Espacial Europea- comparte su particular experiencia, salpicada de anécdotas personales, para ofrecernos claves sobre cómo plantear y afrontar los desafíos. Con un testimonio inspirador y vitalista, la autora fusiona ensayo, ficción y autobiografía para reflexionar sobre los impulsos que nos guían a lo largo de la vida y moldean nuestra forma de ver el mundo, al tiempo que nos alienta a no rendirnos nunca en la persecución de nuestros sueños.

Stephen Hawking's contributions to physics and cosmology literally changed our understanding of the universe. This captivating biography introduces his life and greatest scientific contributions, with accessible explanations on his theories surrounding general relativity, quantum mechanics, the science of black holes, and his pursuit of the 'Theory of Everything'.

Hay una revolución en marcha, una tecnología prodigiosa que nos va a permitir curar enfermedades, derrotar virus y tener hijos más sanos. A su cabeza está la reciente premio Nobel Jennifer Doudna y sus colegas, protagonistas del nuevo libro de Walter Isaacson.

In the course of our enduring quest for knowledge about ourselves and our universe, we haven't found answers to one of our most fundamental questions: Does life exist anywhere else in the universe? Ten years and billions of dollars in the making, the Mars rover Curiosity is poised toanswer this all-important question.

La voce di Gabriella Greison, fisica, scrittrice e attrice teatrale, racconta la vita di Marie Curie, tracciandone gli aspetti più umani e meno conosciuti, pensando di averla di fianco nella vita di tutti giorni, e parlando con lei come se fosse presente, come se fosse una sorta di amica immaginaria. Ogni episodio segue uno stato d'animo o un lascito indelebile che ci ha lasciato la grande scienziata polacca, e da questi Greison parte con dei voli verso altri luoghi. Le contaminazioni con arte, cinema, musica, attualità e quotidianità sono la base di questo curioso podcast.

धरती के सबसे अमीर और सबसे मशहूर लोगों में से एक इलॉन मस्क साल 2022 में उस समय सुर्खियों में आ गए थे, जब उन्होंने ट्विटर को खरीदने के लिए बोली लगाई थी। वे वैसे भी अपनी उद्यमशीलता से जुड़े कारनामों और विवादास्पद ट्वीट्स के लिए खबरों में बने रहते हैं। अपनी हदों को तोड़कर मंगल ग्रह पर बस्ती बनाने की भव्य योजनाओं वाला यह अरबपति आख़िर है कौन? उसकी दृष्टि के केंद्र में क्या है? और जोखिम को लेकर वह इतना निडर क्यों हैं?

Richard Garwin was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama Called a "true genius" by Enrico Fermi, Richard Garwin has influenced modern life in far-reaching ways, yet he is hardly known outside the physics community. This is the first biography of one of America's...

Крис Хэдфилд провел в космосе почти 4000 часов и считается одним из самых опытных и популярных астронавтов в мире. Его знания о космических полетах и умение рассказать о них интересно и увлекательно не имеют равных. Его видео в Интернете бьют рекорды просмотров. Однако эта книга не только о том, что представляет собой полет в космос и жизнь на орбите. Это история человека, который мечтал о космосе с девяти лет , но и смог реализовать свою мечту, хотя, казалось бы, шансов на это не было никаких. Это настоящий учебник жизни для тех, у кого есть мечта и стремление ее реализовать.

An intimate exploratory tour of Stephen Hawking's office, providing a unique insight into the mind of a genius, the things that inspired him and explanations of his seminal theories. A behind-the scenes tour of the inner sanctum of one of the world's most prominent scientific thinkers. In 2021...

The irresistibly engaging book that "enlarges one's wonder at Tammet's mind and his all-embracing vision of the world as grounded in numbers" (Oliver Sacks, MD). Thinking in Numbers is the book that Daniel Tammet, mathematical savant and bestselling author, was born to write. In Tammet's world...

In Leonardo Da Vinci, Sherwin Nuland completes his 20-year quest to understand an unlettered man who was a painter, architect, engineer, philosopher, mathematician, and scientist. What was it that propelled Leonardo's insatiable curiosity? Nuland finds clues in his subject's art, relationships...

Neste apurada biografia, Walter Isaacson, que acompanhou Musk por dois anos, narra toda a trajetória do controverso empresário.

Einstein es empleado de la Oficina de Patentes y Marcas en Berna. Es un científico desconocido que no ha podido conseguir un puesto docente en ninguna universidad. Con apenas 25 años y mediante una serie de experimentos mentales descubre la Teoría Especial de la Relatividad, el primer hito de la física teórica del siglo XX. Albert Einstein y Niels Bohr discuten la vigencia de la mecánica cuántica. Einstein acepta su validez pero se niega a aceptar la incertidumbre que dicha teoría propone...

La ciencia pop es un libro de divulgación apasionante. ¿Se puede afirmar que las fresas son chilenas? ¿Qué tienen que ver las jibias de la Quinta Región en los avances de la neurobiología? ¿Podemos decir que el agua tiene recuerdos? ¿Que las plantas son inteligentes? El científico chileno Gabriel León aborda estas y otras preguntas y las responde de una manera amena y convincente, para acercanos así a un mundo a veces incógnito y, en el camino, despejar los secretos del planeta y nuestra especie.

Nikola Tesla pursued his ideas for wireless lighting and worldwide wireless electric power distribution in his high-voltage, high-frequency power experiments. Hear more about Tesla in this audiobook.

The enigmatic Nikola Tesla—stalked by his ever-present inner demons—invents the modern world. His astonishing story is that of a new-age god, a genius, a Zeus, a wonderful Wizard, yet a deeply troubled one.

Three years ago, 32-year-old Markus "Notch" Persson of Stockholm was an unknown and bored computer programmer. Today, he is a multi-millionaire international icon. Minecraft, the "virtual Lego" game Markus crafted in his free time, has become one of the most talked about activities since Tetris. Talked about by tens of millions of people, in fact.It is the story of unlikely success, fast money, and the power of digital technology to rattle an empire. And it is about creation, exclusion, and the feeling of not fitting in.

From the creator of the SocialAI app comes an inspiring and deeply personal coming of age memoir from one of Silicon Valley’s youngest entrepreneurs. Michael Sayman is a second-generation Latino immigrant who taught himself how to code as a thirteen-year-old and went on to claim his share of...

"À trente ans je me suis retrouvé sur le pavé. Viré avec perte et fracas. La raison d'être de ma vie n'existait plus. J'étais en miettes. Je ne m'en suis pas rendu compte tout de suite, mais mon départ forcé d'Apple fut salutaire..." Telle est la confession de Steve Jobs en ce matin de juin 2005 aux étudiants de l'université de Stanford. Elle résume la maturation qui s'est lentement opérée en lui. Chassé d'Apple comme un malpropre en 1985, Jobs a réussi un come-back retentissant dix ans plus tard.

Marie Skłodowska Curie’s name is etched into the history of science as a pioneer, a groundbreaker, and an enduring symbol of perseverance. Born in Warsaw in 1867 under Russian occupation, she rose from modest beginnings to become one of the most celebrated scientists of all time. Her life story is not only about brilliant discoveries—it is also about overcoming barriers of gender, nationality, and circumstance with unwavering determination.