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Surfear el espacio-tiempo: Un cientifico entre agujeros negros y viajes hiperlumínicos

«Si un día se encuentran a Albert Einstein en un elevador, huyan…» Un día, Miguel estaba viendo Star Trek cuando, de pronto, se le ocurrió cómo revolucionar la teoría de la relatividad y viajar más rápido que la luz… La anécdota, que parece sacada de The Big BangTheory, es completamente real. La protagonizó un joven mexicano cuando estudiaba su doctorado en Cardiff. Este libro cuenta aquel momento, pero —más interesante aún— relata la ciencia que hay detrás de esa posibilidad, de aquellateoría de Einstein y de algunos de los postulados más espléndidos de la astrofísica. Surfear el espacio-tiempo también explica las investigaciones que vinieron después: algo incluso más importante que aquella «revelación». De la mano del divulgador Sergio de Régules, Miguel Alcubierre —actualmente uno de los científicos más importantes de Latinoamérica— nos cuenta de su vida y, con ella, la pasión infinita de indagar en las ondas gravitacionales, los agujeros negros y otros enigmas del universo.

Miguel Alcubierre, Sergio De Régules (Author), Manuel David (Narrator)

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8-8 3 Is The Meaning of Family

Every 11 years there are various changes in appearance and activity that take place in the sun. The levels of solar radiation vary, as well as how much material is ejected by the sun into space and the number of and size of the solar flares and sunspots on the sun. These changes do not just affect space but Earth’s surface and atmosphere too. We are currently experiencing the sun’s 25th solar cycle which began in December 2019. This book gives a brief explanation of solar cycles and describes how solar cycles impact our planet. This book is by TEODOR 1 Incorporated, a digital media and book publishing company. This book is narrated by Sommers Smith in association with Sunshine Writing & Media Services.

Berlin Julien Theodore M.Ed Jd (Author), Sommers Smith (Narrator)

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The Hubble Space Telescope and James Webb Space Telescope: The History of the World’s Most Important

By the time the Hubble telescope reached orbit, it was already the world’s most famous telescope, but it was also the most scorned. The telescope cost nearly $2 billion more to complete than anticipated, and to make matters worse, the first images it sent back were skewed. However, within about a year of fixing it, the telescope captured images of a major event in the solar system. In July 1994, the telescope provided a firsthand observation of a comet, Shoemaker-Levy 9, breaking apart and slamming into Jupiter. The comet broke into about two dozen pieces, some of them more than a mile wide, and hit the giant planet with the force of millions of atomic bombs.In addition to capturing the streaking comet breaking up and colliding with Jupiter, the telescope captured images of the impact marks that were left on Jupiter’s surface, helping astronomers study Jupiter’s atmosphere and debris left by major impacts. The increase in excitement was palpable. Scientists had viewed much of the universe through Hubble, almost as it was when it was formed, but they learned that none of these galaxies were the first ones formed. Then ultimately realized that “Hubble wasn’t the right instrument to detect those first galaxies.” “The farther we can see in space, the farther we can see in time…and that’s not a metaphor. That’s actually literally true,” explained scientist Amber Straughn. The Webb Space Telescope represents “looking in a part of space that we’ve never seen before.” The telescope will be able to detect the earliest galaxies because of its unparalleled sensitivity. Another factor is the kind of light it will collect, “light that our eyes aren’t designed to see.”

Charles River Editors (Author), Chris Morris (Narrator)

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Important Astronauts, Cosmonauts, and Other Spaceflight Personalities

This book is the eighth volume of “The Living in Space Series”. Each volume focuses on one particular technology of living in space. This book covers the Astronauts, Cosmonauts, and other individuals who were responsible for some of the biggest space adventures to date. When I was a kid growing up in the 1960s my friends and I were always listening to the latest news about the Mercury Seven and their latest adventures flying into space. As of 2020 less than 600 persons have gone into space. These people have pioneered many different types of space activities and are responsible for many legends. In 1985 while working for Hewlett Packard I got myself transferred to work at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas for a couple of years. It was incredible for me because I got to see the manned space flight center up close, walk inside of Space mockups, and meet many astronauts. In fact it was David Wolf—who later became an astronaut who took me up for rides in his Pitt Special Acrobatic plane (where I got really sick) which convinced me to get my own pilots license. I even applied for the astronaut corps but didn’t make it. I also knew Julie Resnick who was killed in the Challenger explosion. It was very impressive attending the Challenger public funeral where President Reagan spoke. As a lifelong space buff, I’m very happy to write this book series and introduce the key players here. In this book we will profile those persons who have been the star players in man’s exploration of space, and who have made major space contributions over the years.

Martin K. Ettington (Author), Martin K. Ettington (Narrator)

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Under Alien Skies: A Sightseer's Guide to the Universe

A rip-roaring tour of the cosmos with the Bad Astronomer, revealing the sky as never seen before―from everywhere but Earth. How would Saturn’s rings look from a spaceship sailing just above them? If you were falling into a black hole, what’s the last thing you’d see before your spaghettification? What would it be like to visit the faraway places we currently experience only through high-powered telescopes and robotic emissaries? Faster-than-light travel may never be invented, but we can still take the scenic route through the universe with renowned astronomer and science communicator Philip Plait. On this lively, immersive adventure through the cosmos, Plait draws ingeniously on the latest scientific research to transport readers to ten spectacular sites, from our own familiar Moon to the outer reaches of our solar system and far beyond. Whether strolling through a dust storm under Mars’ butterscotch sky, witnessing the birth of a star, or getting dizzy in a technicolor nebula, Plait is an illuminating, entertaining guide to the most otherworldly views in our universe.

Philip Plait Phd (Author), Philip Plait Phd (Narrator)

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Meteorology

Meteorology is a treatise written by Aristotle in which he explores the nature and behaviour of the Earth's atmosphere and its phenomena. In this work, Aristotle attempts to provide a comprehensive account of the causes and effects of weather events, including rain, wind, thunder, and lightning. Meteorology is a significant work in the history of natural philosophy and meteorology, and it had a profound influence on later thinkers such as Galileo and Descartes. Read in English, unabridged.

Aristotle (Author), George Easton (Narrator)

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Quantum Bullsh*t: How to Ruin Your Life with Advice from Quantum Physics

Science is so f*cking rad. We don't deserve it. What actually is quantum physics? If you can answer that questions without bullsh*tting the person standing next to you in the bookstore, you can stop listening right now. But although most of us don't actually understand quantum physics, and if we understood it we'd probably be rich and beautiful and happy, right? After all, there are plenty of people out there trying to sell you quantum crystals to align your quantum energy with your quantum destiny. Can they all be wrong? Spoiler: yes. Yes, they can. There is no such thing as quantum crystals. Sorry! Luckily, as pseudo-science takes over the internet and it's getting harder and harder to separate alternative facts from real science, Chris Ferrie (an actual quantum physicist!) is here to explain quantum physics in a way that makes sense, so you can see the hucksters and bullsh*tters coming from a mile away-and school them in what quantum entanglement actually is (it has nothing to do with your romantic life). If you f*cking love science and want to be slightly less dumb than you were when you woke up this morning, Quantum Bullsh*t is the truly out-of-this-world book for you.

Chris Ferrie (Author), Daniel Henning (Narrator)

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Die unheimliche Stille: Warum schweigen außerirdische Intelligenzen und Superzivilisationen?

Die Raumfahrt unternimmt einen neuen Anlauf in die unendlichen Weiten, und unsere Instrumente schauen immer tiefer ins Weltall. Eine zentrale Frage, die uns dabei bewegt: Sind wir allein im Universum? Wenn wir uns die ungeheure Größe des Weltalls und die riesige Vielzahl von Sternen und Planeten vor Augen halten, ist das Schweigen der Anderen kaum nachvollziehbar. Warum hören und sehen wir nichts von außerirdischen, intelligenten Zivilisationen und Kulturen, die nach Ansicht vieler Experten existieren müssen? Warum herrscht im Äther das große Schweigen?Harald Lesch und Harald Zaun erzählen so unterhaltsam wie fundiert davon, was die Wissenschaft über Außerirdische weiß und wie sie dazu forscht, trennen Mythen von Fakten und beschäftigen sich mit den großen Fragen, die uns alle umtreiben, wenn wir über extraterrestrische Intelligenz diskutieren: Wie hochentwickelt sind diese fremden Lebensformen? Wie können wir sie mit Instrumenten aufspüren? Haben sie uns längst entdeckt und beobachten uns? Welche Rolle spielen wir in ihrem Weltbild und wie stark könnte ein Erstkontakt unser Weltbild erschüttern? Wie groß ist die Gefahr, dass sie aggressiv-expansiv sind und uns schaden wollen? Schweigen alle nur deshalb, um ihre kosmischen Überlebenschancen zu erhöhen?Eine spannende Reise durch das Universum, zu unseren kosmischen Nachbarn und zu uns selbst.-

Harald Lesch, Harald Zaun (Author), Harald Lesch (Narrator)

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La terquedad de las estrellas (The obstinance of the stars)

Anne es tímida, soñadora y un poco torpe. Trabaja de barista en un casino (o de barwoman, como le gusta decir a ella porque suena a superheroína) y espera pacientemente un amor que no llega. A Luke no le gustan las sorpresas. Pasa sus días trazando líneas en el cielo, no porque sea un romántico, sino porque es astrónomo. Cuando recibe la noticia de que su hermano ha desaparecido y una chica estrafalaria asegura ser su viuda, cree que nada peor podría suceder. Una boda en Las Vegas, una desaparición inexplicable, una familia estrafalaria y un misterio del pasado pondrán patas arriba las vidas de Anne y Luke. ¿Te atreves a descubrir su historia?

Lara Beli (Author), Iván Cánovas, Sharon López (Narrator)

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Die verrückte Welt der Physik - Astronaut Ulrich Walter erklärt fast alles (Gekürzt)

Warum ist die Erde blau? Wie kann man Fußballergebnisse berechnen? Warum können Hummeln fliegen? Warum ist Eis glatt? Und warum hat die Erde zwei Flutberge? Diplom-Physiker, Wissenschaftsastronaut und SPIEGEL-Bestsellerautor Prof. Dr. Ulrich Walter erklärt in diesem Hörbuch fast alles - gewohnt verständlich und unterhaltsam.

Ulrich Walter (Author), Friedrich Schloffer (Narrator)

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Het ontstaan van de tijd: Mijn reis met Stephen Hawking voorbij de oerknal

Hoe komt het dat uit de oerknal een heelal is ontstaan waarin als bij wonder leven mogelijk is? Dit is misschien wel de grootste vraag waarover Stephen Hawking zich het hoofd heeft gebogen tijdens zijn buitengewone leven. Twintig jaar lang werkten Hawking en Thomas Hertog zij aan zij aan een nieuwe theorie van de oerknal die dit raadselachtig leefbare karakter van het heelal kon verklaren. Zij ontdekten een diepere laag van evolutie, verscholen in de prille beginfase van het universum, waarin de natuurwetten zelf leken te veranderen. Materie, krachten en de tijd verdwijnen bij de oerknal. Dit bracht hen op een revolutionair idee: wat als de wetten van de fysica niet in steen gebeiteld staan maar geboren worden, en samen met het jonge heelal mee evolueren? Hertog neemt de lezer mee op een wervelende ruimtereis langs zwarte gaten, kosmische hologrammen en ver terug in de tijd, naar onze allerdiepste wortels. Kort voor Hawkings overlijden publiceerden de twee kosmologen hun theorie, waarin ze een radicaal vernieuwend, darwiniaans perspectief op de oorsprong van ons heelal voorstellen. Een theorie die de manier waarop we naar de kosmos kijken op losse schroeven zet. Dit boek gunt je een blik achter de schermen van het baanbrekende onderzoek door twee topwetenschappers, van wie de vriendschap en passie voor het vak leidden tot een geheel nieuwe visie op de kosmos. De nieuwe theorie van Hawking en Hertog verweeft de oerknal dieper dan ooit tevoren met ons menselijk bestaan en geeft zo een nieuwe kijk op onze plaats in dit onmetelijk grote heelal.

Thomas Hertog (Author), Louis Van Beek (Narrator)

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The Infinite Monkey Cage: Series 22-25

Four more series of the multi-award-winning science/comedy show Celebrating the wonders of the universe since 2009, The Infinite Monkey Cage combines wit and wisdom to explore scientific concepts in an entertaining, accessible way. In these four series, physicist Brian Cox and comedian Robin Ince are back to 'put a smile on the face of science' (The Independent). They're joined by a wealth of boffins, brainiacs and celebrity science enthusiasts, all keen to share their hard facts, soft theories and bold comic deviations. Beginning with the end of the universe, they tackle topics including black holes, the human brain, Neanderthals and the science of cooking - and attempt to answer profound philosophical questions such as 'What is life, and how did it start?', 'Is time an illusion?' and ''What is reality?' There's also an astronaut's guide to isolation, featuring Helen Sharman, Chris Hadfield, Nicole Stott and Apollo 9's Rusty Schweickart; a look back at 60 years of chimpanzee research with Jane Goodall; and a history of rock (not in the Rolling Stones sense, but actual rolling stones). Plus, the duo play Animal Top Trumps to find out whether we should prefer beautiful bats to much-maligned flies; travel deep below the ocean waves to see what lies beneath; discover how trees communicate using the Wood Wide Web; and learn why two brains are definitely better than one... Among their special guests are Eric Idle, Steve Martin, Matt Lucas, Tim Minchin, Bill Bailey, Mark Gatiss, Steve Jones, Ross Noble, Sara Pascoe, Prof Alice Roberts, Carlo Rovelli, Harold McGee, Dr Janna Levin, Dave Gorman, Brendan Hunt and Katy Brand. Production credits Presented by Brian Cox and Robin Ince Producer: Alexandra Feachem © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Brian Cox, Robin Ince (Author), Brian Cox, Robin Ince (Narrator)

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