Dreams of Other Worlds: The Amazing Story of Unmanned Space Exploration
Dreams of Other Worldsdescribes the unmanned space missions that have opened new windows on distant worlds. Spanning four decades of dramatic advances in astronomy and planetary science, this book tells the story of eleven iconic exploratory missions and how they have fundamentally transformed our scientific and cultural perspectives on the universe and our place in it.
Spark from the Deep: How Shocking Experiments with Strongly Electric Fish Powered Scientific Discovery (Animals, History, Culture) Spark from the Deep tells the story of how human beings came to understand and use electricity by studying the evolved mechanisms of strongly electric fish. These animals have the ability to shock potential prey or would-be predators with high-powered electrical discharges.
The 15 high school models that make up this monograph were chosen by the advisory board as the best examples of programs: each has had a clear, positive impact on student science learning. The four goals for K–12 science encompass preparing students who: 1. experience the richness and excitement of knowing about and understanding the natural world; 2. use appropriate scientific processes and principles in making personal decisions; 3. engage intelligently in public discourse and debate about matters of scientific and technological concern; and 4. increase their economic productivity through the use of the knowledge, understanding, and ...
Magazine brings the intelligent, interested ordinary person the latest scientific and technological breakthroughs, while examining the issues that these throw up. It hails from the US and features cutting-edge technology and insightful commentary from scientists, scientific journalists, and other experts at the forefront of scientific study but is always presented in an interesting, vibrant way that breathes life into the subject
This magazine is designed for technically educated professionals and managers who have a positive predisposition to read about, get involved with and act on a broad range of the physical and social sciences. Its articles and features anticipate what the breakthroughs and the news will be in a society increasingly dependent upon scientific and technological advances.
