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Chroniques des atomes et des galaxies
Par Hubert Reeves. 2007
"[...] Textes brefs [qui] constituent un véritable tour de force par la simplicité avec laquelle l'auteur présente notre compréhension du…
cosmos sans pour autant masquer la subtilité des notions évoquées : le Big Bang, la courbure de l'Univers, la matière et l'énergie " sombres ", les univers parallèles, le principe anthropique, les trous noirs, etc. Une remarquable mise à jour des plus récentes découvertes de l'astrophysique et de la cosmologie". -- 4e de couvAstronomy professor identifies common misconceptions about the cosmos. Topics range from false notions regarding distant galaxies to erroneous theories about…
what causes tides and seasons and which planet is the hottest. He emphasizes the origins of incorrect ideas, how to avoid them, and how to change them. 2001American ground, unbuilding the World Trade Center: Unbuilding The World Trade Center
Par William Langewiesche. 2002
Author witnesses the daily dismantling of the ruins of New York's World Trade Center for nine months after the terrorist…
attack of September 11, 2001. Describes the physical dangers and the emotional turmoil endured by the workers. Originally published as stories in the Atlantic Monthly. 2002The genie in the bottle: 64 all new commentaries on the fascinating chemistry of everyday life
Par Joseph A Schwarcz. 2001
Chemistry professor explores the science of commonplace materials and events in this collection of brief and conversational essays. Organizing his…
observations into five sections, including health, food, history, and "silly stuff," Dr. Schwarcz provides scientific explanations and anecdotes about everything from herbal remedies to the "magic" of the genie bottle. 2001Simply Einstein: relativity demystified
Par Richard Wolfson. 2003
Physicist explains for nonscientists the underlying principles of Einstein's theory of relativity. Explores the history of ideas that culminated in…
Einstein's vision of a four-dimensional universe of relativistic space-time. The author anticipates frequently asked questions, discussing time travel, curved space, black holes, and new meanings for past and future. 2003Life script: how the human genome discoveries will transform medicine and enhance your health
Par Nicholas Wade. 2001
New York Times science reporter reconstructs the race to map the human genome--decoded in June 2000--and considers the potential of…
genomic technology to usher in a new era of medicine. Wade predicts new protein-based drugs, improved diagnostic testing, and innovative gene-dictated treatments benefiting human health. 2001Our universe: the thrill of extragalactic exploration as told by leading experts
Par S. Alan Stern. 2001
Nine essays by leading astronomers and cosmologists concerning space exploration beyond the Milky Way. Topics include the search for massive…
black holes, the Big Bang, dark matter, and gamma-ray bursts. Profiles of contributing authors provide insight into their personal experiences in the space science field. 2001Chance in the house of fate: a natural history of heredity
Par Jennifer Ackerman. 2001
Former National Geographic staff writer explores genetic links between humans and other forms of life--even yeast. Ackerman's narrative blends scientific…
explanations of heredity and her own personal experiences, including her sister's mental retardation. 2001The new work of dogs: tending to life, love, and family
Par Jon Katz. 2003
Journalist explores the changing role of dogs in the lives of their human owners, who increasingly view them as family…
members and depend on them for emotional support. But Katz suggests there may be a downside to this trend, despite its psychological benefits, for both people and pets. 2003An empire of plants: people and plants that changed the world
Par Toby Musgrave. 2002
Discusses the role of seven plants--tobacco, sugar cane, cotton, tea, poppies (opium), cinchona tree bark (quinine), and rubber--and how they…
influenced the rise of imperialism, overseas trade, and social changes. Also portrays the adventurers, merchants, and slaves who were engaged in the development of this economy. 2000Calculated risks: how to know when numbers deceive you
Par Gerd Gigerenzer. 2002
German researcher discusses how statistics are often misunderstood and misinterpreted in health and medical situations. Cites personal experiences to explain…
how correct assessment of numerical data makes a critical difference. Offers practical advice from a good-humored perspective. 2002Scrubbing the Sky: Inside the Race to Cool the Planet
Par Paul McKendrick. 2023
"A timely read." -The Financial Times An in-depth look at the people and the science behind our attempts to pull…
carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere with direct air capture.Drawing on interviews with stakeholders at the intersection of climate science, energy technology, and public policy, Paul McKendrick's investigation traces more than 20 years of technological development with direct air capture, from Biosphere 2; to multi-million dollar promises from Richard Branson, Bill Gates, and Elon Musk; to the opening of Orca, the world's largest commercial direct air capture facility, in Iceland in 2021.The question of what will be necessary for direct air capture to reach a meaningful scale, and how much it will cost, has fueled intense scientific and political debate, and spurred a value chain that spans finance, industry, technology, policy, and academia.McKendrick's clear and riveting prose presents the full story of this fascinating pursuit for the first time, inviting readers to learn more about this critical climate intervention option.Eloge de la bête: un autre regard sur la nature de la vie
Par Natalie Angier. 1998
A travers ses récits sur la stratégie des orchidées, les mauvaises manières des dauphins, la paresse des fourmis, etc., Natalie…
Angier, journaliste scientifique au New York Times, permet au lecteur d'approcher les mécanismes fondamentaux de la vie. Elle a obtenu le prestigieux prix Pulitzer pour Eloge de la bête. [SDM"[...] Kazuo Murakami est un éminent généticien japonais. Son livre, qui pourrait paraître ardu, est en fait très accessible. Il…
fait remarquer que les caractères génétiques qui se sont transmis de génération en génération ont été considérés comme immuables et inévitables. Mais des études récentes ont montré que l'environnement et d'autres facteurs extérieurs modifient la manière dont nos gènes agissent. L'ouvrage indique comment nous pouvons activer les gènes bénéfiques et mettre un frein aux gènes négatifs. Autrement dit, nos pouvoirs cachés résident en nos gènes. Puisque le code génétique est trop complexe pour avoir été créé au hasard, l'auteur montre qu'un grand pouvoir existe dans l'univers. Il l'appelle ce "Quelque Chose de Grand". Il pense que toute vie émane de la même source. Toutes ces cellules ont une forme similaire. De là, la vie sous toute forme - l'être humain, l'animal ou la plante - est digne d'être traitée avec respect et dignité." -- 4e de couvSoliah: the Sara Jane Olson story
Par Sharon Darby Hendry. 2002
Biography of Minnesota soccer mom Sara Jane Olson, arrested in 1999 for terrorist activities in the 1970s when she was…
a member of the Symbionese Liberation Army--notorious for the kidnapping of newspaper heiress Patricia Hearst. Olson changed her name from Kathleen Soliah and remained underground for decades. Some strong language. 2002L'âge d'or des sciences arabes (Le collège de la Cité)
Par Ahmed Djebbar. 2005
"Astronomie, médecine, mathématiques, géographie... autant de domaines dans lesquels la civilisation arabo-musulmane apporta des contributions originales. Non seulement elle assimila…
les savoirs grec, indien, babylonien, persan, qu'elle sut transmettre au temps des grandes traductions, mais elle élabora aussi une science proprement arabe, avec de grands noms comme ceux du médecin Ibn Sînâ (Avicenne), du mathématicien al-Khwârizmî ou encore de l'astronome al-Bîrûnî, pour ne citer qu'eux... Revenir sur l'âge d'or des sciences arabes, entre les VIIIe et XIVe siècles, nous permet de mieux comprendre cet héritage mal connu et de suivre la circulation des savoirs en Méditerranée, depuis la Grèce jusqu'à l'Europe médiévale." -- 4e de couvL'homme qui parle avec les plantes (Denoël & d'ailleurs)
Par Yvo Pérez Barreto. 1998
Ce livre présente le savoir-faire de Don José Carmen, agriculteur mexicain, qui fait pousser des choux de 45 kilos, des…
pieds de maïs de 5 mètres de haut, etc., en appliquant des formules biocompatibles, respectueuses de l'environnement. [SDMThe monk in the garden: the lost and found genius of Gregor Mendel, the father of genetics
Par Robin Marantz Henig. 2000
Account of the life and times of Gregor Mendel, the nineteenth-century Augustinian monk credited with establishing the foundation of modern…
genetics through his investigations of inheritance in pea plants. Explains how his experiments revealed modifications in successive generations, a crucial factor in evolution that Darwin failed to address. 2000A Rum affair: a true story of botanical fraud
Par Karl Sabbagh. 2000
Documents a fifty-year-old suspected fraud allegedly committed by eminent botanist John Heslop Harrison, who claimed as discoveries specimens he may…
have planted on the Isle of Rum, Scotland. Explores the efforts of Harrison's contemporary, John Raven, to expose the sham and examines the relationship between the accused and accuser. 1999