An Invisible Star
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Invisible Stars
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Author : Donna L. Halper
language : en
Publisher: M.E. Sharpe
Release Date : 2001
Invisible Stars written by Donna L. Halper and has been published by M.E. Sharpe this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with History categories.
This artful social history considers our culture's expectations of women and how those expectations changed throughout the twentieth century, how the advent of television changed the landscape of employment opportunities for women in broadcasting, and how both television and radio communicate about gender roles.
The Invisible Universe
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Author : Matthew Bothwell
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2021-11-11
The Invisible Universe written by Matthew Bothwell and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-11 with Science categories.
From the discovery of entirely new kinds of galaxies to a window into cosmic ‘prehistory’, Bothwell shows us the Universe as we’ve never seen it before – literally. Since the dawn of our species, people all over the world have gazed in awe at the night sky. But for all the beauty and wonder of the stars, when we look with just our eyes we are seeing and appreciating only a tiny fraction of the Universe. What does the cosmos have in store for us beyond the phenomena we can see, from black holes to supernovas? How different does the invisible Universe look from the home we thought we knew? Dr Matt Bothwell takes us on a journey through the full spectrum of light and beyond, revealing what we have learned about the mysteries of the Universe. This book is a guide to the ninety-nine per cent of cosmic reality we can’t see – the Universe that is hidden, right in front of our eyes. It is also the endpoint of a scientific detective story thousands of years in the telling. It is a tour through our Invisible Universe.
Flash
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Author : Govert Schilling
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2002-04-18
Flash written by Govert Schilling and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-04-18 with Nature categories.
The origin and nature of gamma-ray bursts is currently one of the greatest mysteries in astrophysics. These tremendously powerful blasts produce more energy in a fraction of a second than our Sun does in ten billion years. Since their accidental discovery by American spy satellites over thirty years ago, astronomers have striven to understand these enigmatic explosions. It is only recently, thanks to an Italian-Dutch satellite, and powerful telescopes both on the ground and in space, that the mystery is beginning to be unravelled. Astronomers now realise that gamma-ray bursts are probably related to the birth of black holes in extremely distant galaxies. Flash! describes the fast moving field of gamma ray burst research, from the initial detection right up to the most recent discoveries. Based on interviews with leading scientists, this exciting book provides an inside view of the scientific challenges involved in unravelling the mystery of gamma-ray bursts.
Exploring The Invisible
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Author : Lynn Gamwell
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2020-03-17
Exploring The Invisible written by Lynn Gamwell and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-17 with Art categories.
How science changed the way artists understand reality Exploring the Invisible shows how modern art expresses the first secular, scientific worldview in human history. Now fully revised and expanded, this richly illustrated book describes two hundred years of scientific discoveries that inspired French Impressionist painters and Art Nouveau architects, as well as Surrealists in Europe, Latin America, and Japan. Lynn Gamwell describes how the microscope and telescope expanded the artist's vision into realms unseen by the naked eye. In the nineteenth century, a strange and exciting world came into focus, one of microorganisms in a drop of water and spiral nebulas in the night sky. The world is also filled with forces that are truly unobservable, known only indirectly by their effects—radio waves, X-rays, and sound-waves. Gamwell shows how artists developed the pivotal style of modernism—abstract, non-objective art—to symbolize these unseen worlds. Starting in Germany with Romanticism and ending with international contemporary art, she traces the development of the visual arts as an expression of the scientific worldview in which humankind is part of a natural web of dynamic forces without predetermined purpose or meaning. Gamwell reveals how artists give nature meaning by portraying it as mysterious, dangerous, or beautiful. With a foreword by Neil deGrasse Tyson and a wealth of stunning images, this expanded edition of Exploring the Invisible draws on the latest scholarship to provide a global perspective on the scientists and artists who explore life on Earth, human consciousness, and the space-time universe.
Cosmological Enigmas
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Author : Mark Kidger
language : en
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press+ORM
Release Date : 2021-04-27
Cosmological Enigmas written by Mark Kidger and has been published by Johns Hopkins University Press+ORM this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-27 with Science categories.
An astronomer brings the mysteries of space down to earth in this accessible guide to cosmology, astrophysics, and the ageless wonder of the night sky. The universe is big. Really big. And it gets bigger every day. In Cosmological Enigmas, Mark Kidger weaves together history, science, and science fiction to consider questions about the bigness of space and the strange objects that lie trembling at the edge of infinity. What are quasars, blazars, and gamma-ray bursters? Could we ever travel to the stars? Can we really expect aliens to contact us? From the profound (what evidence do we have to support the big bang theory?) to the bizarre (can there be more than one universe and, if so, how many dimensions does it possess?) to the everyday-yet-profound (why is the sky dark at night?), Kidger explains not only what we know about the universe but how we came to know it. Reflecting on how stars shine and what may lie beyond the edge of the universe, Kidger takes us on the ultimate cosmic journey.
Shadowlands
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Author : Robert Foot
language : en
Publisher: Universal-Publishers
Release Date : 2002
Shadowlands written by Robert Foot and has been published by Universal-Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Science categories.
In a revolutionary new theory, Dr. Robert Foot of the University of Melbourne argues that meteorites composed of mirror matter could impact with the Earth without leaving any ordinary fragments. Indeed, the theory seems to provide a simple explanation for the puzzling Tunguska event--the blast which destroyed a huge area of Siberian forest in 1908. While scientists have attributed this explosion to an ordinary meteorite, no traces of such an object have ever been found. Moreover, there are frequent smaller such events, occurring on a yearly basis, which are even more puzzling. Foot's new book lays clear the scientific case for mirror matter. It describes the fascinating evidence for its existence including, astronomical observations suggesting that most of our galaxy is made from a new form of matter--dark matter. It explains puzzling Jupiter sized planets only a few million miles from their host star, and the mysterious slowing down of spacecraft in our solar system. Remarkably, it is also possible that Pluto might even be a mirror world, which would explain various anomalous features of its orbit. Perhaps the most important consequence of all this--if true--is the possibility of actually extracting the mirror matter from the Tunguska impact site and other such sites on earth. Invisible asteroids and other cosmic bodies made of a new form of matter may pose a threat to Earth, agrees a noted Australian physicist. But the mirror matter idea has not attracted a huge following among physicists. In a recent UPI article, Howard Georgi of Harvard University says, "Foot's ideas have not attracted a huge following in the community that cares about these things, perhaps because the problems they solve, while interesting, are not the most critical puzzles that we are wrestling with." Nevertheless, mirror matter, if it exists, would be a completely new type of material with a potentially huge commercial value. Its scientific value would be of no less importance. FROM THE BACK COVER Nearly 50 years ago it was discovered that the fundamental particles, such as the electron and proton, have `left-handed' interactions; they do not respect mirror symmetry. This experimental fact motivates the idea that a set of `mirror particles' exist. The left-handedness of the ordinary particles can then be balanced by the right-handedness of the mirror particles. In this way mirror reflection symmetry can exist but requires something profoundly new. It requires the existence of a completely new form of matter called `mirror matter'. Remarkably the mirror matter theory is capable of simply explaining a large number of contemporary puzzles in astrophysics and particle physics. The evidence ranges from observations suggesting that most of the matter in the Universe is invisible, to unexpected properties of ghostly particles called `neutrinos'. This book explains this fascinating theory and its evidence at a level accessible to the non-specialist.
Star Trek Titan 4 Sword Of Damocles
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Author : Geoffrey Thorne
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2007-11-27
Star Trek Titan 4 Sword Of Damocles written by Geoffrey Thorne and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-11-27 with Fiction categories.
The fourth novel in the bestselling Star Trek Titan series! Fate: It is an idea as old as life itself. Do our choices shape the future, or is it the other way around? And if the path we walk is predestined—if the way we are to meet our end is knowable—what might that knowledge compel us to do? Titan's travels take it to a world at the edge of reason. Orisha is a planet whose people have lived for centuries beneath an unfathomable celestial body in their sky. From the moment it first appeared, the object was thought to be something unnatural, an ill omen that has made them feel watched, exposed, vulnerable—provoking a primal fear that has steered the course of their civilization. The Orishans call it "the Eye," and because it has consistently defied every scientific attempt to decode its true nature, many are convinced it represents an intelligence that is studying their world...and perhaps waiting to destroy it. But the secret behind the Eye threatens Titan as well as Orisha...and it holds a special meaning for one member of Captain Riker's crew in particular, whose lifelong quest to balance faith and scientific truth is tested against the harsh, unblinking glare of inevitability.
History Of Astronomy
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Author : George Forbes
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2019-11-22
History Of Astronomy written by George Forbes and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-22 with Nature categories.
George Forbes' 'History of Astronomy' is a comprehensive and meticulously research book that delves into the evolution of astronomy from ancient civilizations to the modern scientific developments. Forbes presents the scientific theories and discoveries in a clear and accessible manner, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers interested in the subject. The book not only discusses important astronomical advancements but also provides insight into the cultural and societal influences on the study of space. Forbes' literary style is informative and engaging, combining historical facts with scientific explanations, creating a captivating narrative that transports the reader through the ages of astronomy. This book is a valuable resource for those seeking a deeper understanding of the history and significance of astronomy in human civilization. George Forbes, a renowned astronomer and historian, draws upon his vast expertise to provide readers with a well-researched and insightful account of the development of astronomy. Forbes' passion for the subject shines through in his writing, making 'History of Astronomy' an authoritative and compelling read that is sure to enlighten and inspire anyone curious about the wonders of the universe.
The Life And Death Of Stars
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Author : Kenneth R. Lang
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2013-03-25
The Life And Death Of Stars written by Kenneth R. Lang and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-25 with Science categories.
Explains how stars are born, how they evolve and their ultimate fates, for a broad general audience.
History Of Science
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Author : Henry Smith Williams
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2023-12-22
History Of Science written by Henry Smith Williams and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-12-22 with Science categories.
In the anthology "History of Science," editors Henry Smith Williams and Edward Huntington Williams curate an expansive journey through the evolution of scientific thought, capturing the essence of discovery across eras. This collection weaves together narratives from various scientific domains'Äîastronomy, biology, chemistry, and more'Äîhighlighting pivotal moments and complex shifts in understanding that have propelled human progress. Each work, while distinctive in style and approach, collectively reflects the progression and diversification of scientific disciplines. The anthology renders a nuanced mosaic, presenting both well-known breakthroughs and less celebrated yet equally significant contributions, offering a comprehensive vista of the sciences. Henry Smith Williams and Edward Huntington Williams, themselves prolific contributors to scientific literature, bring together a myriad of voices from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds. The anthology resonates with the echoes of the Enlightenment, Renaissance, and other transformative periods, aligning itself with movements that have reshaped intellectual landscapes. By bridging varied perspectives and historical contexts, the Editors shed light on how diverse cultural narratives have intertwined with the scientific method to yield a richer, more global tapestry of knowledge. "History of Science" stands as an invaluable resource for readers eager to traverse the intellectual terrain of scientific discovery. This anthology offers an unparalleled encounter with the myriad voices and ideas that have etched the contours of human understanding. By immersing themselves in this compilation, readers are invited to partake in a dialogue that transcends discipline and era, enriching their appreciation of the interconnectedness of scientific advancements and the diversity of thought driving them forward.