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From the longest running column in Scientific American's history comes this collection of fascinating projects for amateur astronomers
For over seventy years, "The Amateur Scientist" column in Scientific American has helped people explore their world and make original discoveries. This collection of both classic and recent articles presents projects for amateur astronomers at all levels. Hands-on astronomy fans will find how to build inexpensive...
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For going on two decades, Scientific American's “Ask the Experts” column has been answering listener's questions on all fields of science. We've taken your questions from the basic to the esoteric and reached out to top scientists, professors, and researchers to find out why the sky is blue or whether we really only use 10 percent of our brains.
Now, we've combed through our archives and have compiled some of the most interesting questions (and...
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In this installment of the Ask the Experts series, Chemistry, our professors, scientists, and researchers tackle reader questions about the substances that compose all matter, their properties, and how they interact and change. Queries range from elementary questions, such as why some elements change color over a flame, to how chemistry works in everyday life, to how certain substances affect the body and more.
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For going on two decades, Scientific American's "Ask the Experts" column has been answering reader questions on all fields of science. We've taken your questions from the basic to the esoteric and reached out to top scientists, professors, and researchers to find out why the sky is blue or whether we really only use 10 percent of our brains.
Now, we've combed through our archives and have compiled some of the most interesting questions (and answers)...
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The zombie has had a bit of a renaissance over the last decade. Hollywood churns out films like World War Z and TV shows like The Walking Dead, and communities throughout the country hold zombie runs and races. So what's driving the zombie obsession? Where did the fear of this creature originate? In this audiobook, The Real Zombies of Nature, we look at the myth of the zombie versus real instances of zombification in the natural world and engage in...
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For going on two decades, Scientific American's "Ask the Experts" column has been answering reader questions on all fields of science. We've taken your questions from the basic to the esoteric and reached out to top scientists, professors, and researchers to find out why the sky is blue or whether we really only use 10 percent of our brains.
Now, we've combed through our archives and have compiled some of the most interesting questions (and answers)...
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Neuroscientists have shown that music recruits nearly every area of the brain, fostering connections across different regions. In this book, we examine the latest imaging studies and discuss the effects of music on emotion, cognition, sensation, and motor function. This includes an examination of the brain's anatomy when listening to or creating music, of music's relationship to learning math and language skills, and of its role in promoting social...
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Cyberspace has certainly transformed the world. From media and communications to banking, an increasing number of daily activities is performed online. We are living digital lifestyles. While this transformation has opened up exciting new frontiers, it also opens the door to security threats undreamed of in previous generations.
In Cyber Hacking: Wars in Virtual Space, we peer behind the cyber curtain. First, we look at the hackers-who they are,...
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This audiobook contains a collection of columns written by Claudia Wallis, an award-winning science journalist whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Time, Fortune, and the New Republic. Claudia was the science editor at Time and the former managing editor of Scientific American Mind.
Together, these stories will demystify recent medical research and developments and expand your understanding of how these developments impact the mind and...
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Many teenagers today are used to hearing about the adverse health effects of their smartphone obsession. But is there really science to back this up? This intriguing title will allow readers to find out for themselves! It features explanatory text that reveals the latest scientific research about how smartphone and social media usage affect developing brains. It also covers key ideas including how smartphones and social media impact relationships,...
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The reason we need sleep has long mystified scientists, but it's crystal clear that we do need it. In fact, the more we learn about what happens while we snooze, the more we discover new benefits for multiple processes including hormone balance, immune function, emotional health, learning, and memory. Studies show that even one night of disturbed rest leads to measurable impairments, and for this minicollection, we've gathered the most recent research...
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Many who gaze up at the stars twinkling at night wonder if there could be life somewhere out in the universe. This exciting title allows budding astronomers to explore the scientific ways this could be possible! It begins with explanatory text covering key concepts behind the formation of life on our own planet. The fascinating text covers the theories behind what makes life possible, some of the most extreme conditions in which it can exist, and...
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The planet we call home is a fascinating place. Readers may wonder about the forces behind powerful natural events such as earthquakes and ocean waves. This intriguing title allows them to understand these concepts firsthand in a safe and controlled setting through multiple hands-on activities. These include creating a building from candy that can withstand earthquake forces and modeling ocean erosion using household items. Each title features step-by-step...
15) Get Building!
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Building a geodesic dome or suspension bridge model has never been more fun! In this book presented by Scientific American, budding engineers are challenged to take on achievable, engrossing projects involving classic engineering principles. Earthquake technology, energy, mechanics, gravity, and other scientific concepts are also included and thoroughly explained in the background section preceding each project. Expansion suggestions appear at the...
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Science and engineering have made the creation of many modern marvels possible. Readers will be intrigued to learn they can create their own impressive inventions at home with an understanding of key scientific and engineering concepts. This exciting title shows readers how with ten fun projects, including creating a toy car powered by wind and a two-stage balloon rocket. Each activity is made simple and straightforward with lively illustrations and...
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How can someone create toothpaste that looks large enough for an elephant, or make a drawing seem to float? While these feats may sound impossible, readers will learn how chemistry can make them happen with this intriguing title featuring ten hands-on activities. Step-by-step instructions and colorful illustrations guide readers through each experiment and achieve amazing results, such as an amazing foaming reaction and making candlelight jump. Key...
18) Holiday Science
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What better way to make celebrating a holiday more exciting than to incorporate an intriguing science experiment? This title features ten fun projects that can enhance nearly any time of year around a holiday, from creating ghoulish glow-in-the-dark water for Halloween to brewing green, bubbly soda around St. Patrick's Day. Step-by-step instructions and vivid illustrations guide students through each activity. Accessible text connects each activity...
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Music is a powerful force in our modern world. Aspiring sound engineers may wonder about the science that makes music possible. This intriguing title allows readers to understand music's invisible forces firsthand through engaging experiments, including creating a speaker from household materials and testing how sound works underwater. Colorful illustrations accompany step-by-step instructions for each sound-inspired project. Explanatory text connects...
20) Body Science
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The human body is amazing, from its ability to heal to the special shape of body parts that help them do their job. In this book presented by Scientific American, young scientists tackle 10 experiments that teach them more about their bodies, including their how their blood flows, how the body breathes, and even the shape and size of their ears! Each experiment includes a background section explaining the science behind what readers are testing, a...
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