Solar System: A Visual Exploration of All the Planets, Moons, and Other Heavenly Bodies That Orbit Our Sun--Updated Edition, Chown Marcus

Автор: Chown, Marcus
Название: Quantum theory cannot hurt you
ISBN: 0571235468 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780571235469
Издательство: Faber
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Описание: Did you know that there`s so much empty space inside matter that the entire human race could be squeezed into the volume of a sugar cube? Or that you grow old more quickly on the top floor of a building than on the ground floor? This book is a science book discussing such questions.

Автор: Chown, Marcus
Название: Ascent of gravity
ISBN: 147460188X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781474601887
Издательство: Orion
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Описание: Why the force that keeps our feet on the ground holds the key to understanding time and the origin of the universe

Автор: Chown Marcus
Название: Infinity in the Palm of Your Hand: Fifty Wonders That Reveal an Extraordinary Universe
ISBN: 1635765943 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781635765946
Издательство: Неизвестно
Цена: 3090.00 р.
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Описание: A mind-bending journey through some of the most weird and wonderful facts about our universe, vividly illuminating the hidden truths that govern our everyday lives.

"The tone is consistently light and breezy...an addictive, intriguing, and entertaining read...a handy guide for anyone yearning to spice up their conversational skills." -- Booklist

Fact: You could fit the whole human race in the volume of a sugar cube.
Fact: The electrical energy in a single mosquito is enough to cause a global mass extinction.
Fact: You age more quickly on the top floor than on the ground floor.

So much of our world seems to make perfect sense, and scientific breakthroughs have helped us understand ourselves, our planet, and our place in the universe in fascinating detail. But our adventures in space, our deepening understanding of the quantum world, and our leaps in technology have also revealed a universe far stranger than we ever imagined.

With brilliant clarity and wit, bestselling author Marcus Chown examines the profound science behind fifty remarkable scientific facts that help explain the vast complexities of our existence.