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Here is a fresh look at how science contributes to the bigger picture of human flourishing, through a collage of science and philosophy, richly illustrated by the authors' own experience and personal reflection.

Here is a fresh look at how science contributes to the bigger picture of human flourishing, through a collage of science and philosophy, richly illustrated by the authors' own experience and personal reflection.

A good research paper is more than just a clear, concise, scientific expose.

With over 2,300 entries, this fascinating and expansive dictionary covers all aspects of space exploration, from A-Train to Zvezda.

Ranging across the 4.

Ranging across the 4.

What does cotton candy, which dissolves at the touch, have in common with Kevlar, used for bullet-proof vests?

What does cotton candy, which dissolves at the touch, have in common with Kevlar, used for bullet-proof vests?

Synthetic biology is one of the 21st century's fastest growing fields of research, as important for technology as for basic science.

Synthetic biology is one of the 21st century's fastest growing fields of research, as important for technology as for basic science.

Over half a billion years ago life on earth took an incredible step in evolution, when animals learned to build skeletons.

Over half a billion years ago life on earth took an incredible step in evolution, when animals learned to build skeletons.

John Parrington argues that social interaction and culture have deeply shaped the exceptional nature of human consciousness.

Over 7 billion people depend on plants for healthy, productive, secure lives, but few of us stop to consider the origin of the plant kingdom that turned the world green and made our lives possible.

Over 7 billion people depend on plants for healthy, productive, secure lives, but few of us stop to consider the origin of the plant kingdom that turned the world green and made our lives possible.

What human qualities are needed to make scientific discoveries, and which to make great art?

What human qualities are needed to make scientific discoveries, and which to make great art?

John Parrington argues that social interaction and culture have deeply shaped the exceptional nature of human consciousness.

This work consists of a series of "e;masterclasses"e;, short sessions of mathematics beyond the standard school syllabus, aimed at 10 to 15-year-olds with a flair for mathematics who want to stretch themselves.

Since the late 1980s the dominant theory of human origins has been that a 'cognitive revolution' (C.

Since the late 1980s the dominant theory of human origins has been that a 'cognitive revolution' (C.

Leadership and management are general skills that apply in most walks of life, but in the scientific domain they require some special characteristics.

Leadership and management are general skills that apply in most walks of life, but in the scientific domain they require some special characteristics.

Dinosaurs are fascinating creatures and their popularity seems never ending, fuelled by films such as Jurassic Park and documentaries such as Walking with Dinosaurs.

Dinosaurs are fascinating creatures and their popularity seems never ending, fuelled by films such as Jurassic Park and documentaries such as Walking with Dinosaurs.

Totality: The Great American Eclipses is a complete guide to the most stunning of celestial sights, total eclipses of the Sun.

Totality: The Great American Eclipses is a complete guide to the most stunning of celestial sights, total eclipses of the Sun.

On 21 August 2017, over 100 million people will gather in a narrow belt across the USA to witness the most watched total solar eclipse in history.

On 21 August 2017, over 100 million people will gather in a narrow belt across the USA to witness the most watched total solar eclipse in history.

In 1988 The Mathematical Intelligencer, a quarterly mathematics journal, carried out a poll to find the most beautiful theorem in mathematics.

In 1988 The Mathematical Intelligencer, a quarterly mathematics journal, carried out a poll to find the most beautiful theorem in mathematics.

Tabloid headlines attack the binge drinking of young women.

Tabloid headlines attack the binge drinking of young women.

If the discovery of life elsewhere in the universe is just around the corner, what would be the consequences for religion?

If the discovery of life elsewhere in the universe is just around the corner, what would be the consequences for religion?

Why does a piano sound like a piano?

In The Selfish Gene, Richard Dawkins crystallized the gene's eye view of evolution developed by W.

In The Selfish Gene, Richard Dawkins crystallized the gene's eye view of evolution developed by W.

The human brain has some capabilities that the brains of other animals lack.

The human brain has some capabilities that the brains of other animals lack.

Who are we, and how do we relate to each other?

Who are we, and how do we relate to each other?

Blood is vital to most animals.

Blood is vital to most animals.

Science: A Four Thousand Year History rewrites science's past.

Peter Byrne tells the story of Hugh Everett III (1930-1982), whose "e;many worlds"e; theory of multiple universes has had a profound impact on physics and philosophy.

Many are familiar with the beauty and ubiquity of fractal forms within nature.

As we use the Web for social networking, shopping, and news, we leave a personal trail.

As we use the Web for social networking, shopping, and news, we leave a personal trail.

Where did I come from?