Jay Ingram

For centuries, those afflicted by Alzheimer's disease have suffered its debilitating effects, with family members watching their loved ones disappear a little more each day until the person they used to know is gone forever. It was in 1901 that German psychologist and neurologist Alois Alzheimer began working with Auguste Deter, a 51-year-old woman suffering from dementia. When several years later upon her death he examined her brain under the microscope, he remarked on two unusual features: dark blobs he called "plaques" and the twisted remnants of neurons, or "tangles." In the century since the disease was first described, there has been a great deal of scientific inquiry into its causes, but little progress in its treatment. Jay Ingram believes we are on the threshold of important new leaps in understanding, and inThe End of Memory he explains the fascinating science of plaques and tangles, recounts the imperfect history of our efforts to understand and combat the disease, and introduces us to the passionate researchers who are now working to find a cure. In the spirit of Siddhartha Mukherjee's The Emperor of All Maladies, this is a book for those who want to find out the true story behind an affliction that courses through families and wreaks havoc on the lives of millions.

A Natural History of Aging and Alzheimer’s

The End of Memory

The Science of Everyday Life

The Barmaid's Brain And Other Strange Tales From Science

a natural history of aging and Alzheimer's

The end of memory

Bellegin Tükenisi

The newest volume in the beloved Science of Why series—full of fascinating science that will amuse and astonish readers of all ages. Have you wondered why you cringe when fingernails are scratched along a chalkboard? Or why some people are left-handed? Or if a shark can smell a drop of blood a mile away? Then you’re in luck! Bestselling author Jay Ingram is back to answer all those questions and more as he explores and explains the world around us in all of its head-scratching curiosity. From the smallest parts inside us to the biggest questions about our universe, Jay tackles pressing topics, such as: Could we use a laser to shoot an asteroid that was about to hit earth? What exactly was a dodo and why did it go extinct? What makes peppers spicy? Touching on everything from food to robots to space to the animal kingdom, The Science of Why 3 is perfect for anyone who has stayed up late into the night pondering the weird and wonderful world we live in. Full of captivating science questions (and answers!), this book is sure to surprise and delight science readers of all ages.

Answers to Questions About Science Myths, Mysteries, and Marvels

The Science of Why, Volume 3

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"An illustrated, popular science reader for any age."--

Answers to Questions About the World Around Us

The Science of Why

Sylvia Funston

An interactive volume discusses the brain's role in thoughts, dreams, senses, emotions, and memories, utilizing an accessible, magazine-style format that combines factual text with cartoon-like artwork. Simultaneous.

A Guide to Your Brilliant Brain

It's All in Your Head

ungewöhnliche Erkenntnisse aus der Physik des Alltags

Die Geschwindigkeit des Honigs

From the bestselling author of The Science of Why series, “a ‘whodunit’ about one of the most fascinating and improbable tales of medical discovery” (Jonathan A. Edlow, MD, author of The Deadly Dinner Party:And Other Medical Detective Stories). Discovered and identified as the cause of mad cow disease only three decades ago, the prion is a protein molecule that, when misshapen in the brain, becomes fatal. Novel and controversial, prions have provoked a scientific revolution. They challenge the very foundations of biology: A disease-causing entity with no genetic material at all? A molecule capable of infecting, multiplying, and killing? This book recounts the birth of prion science and the imaginative detective work scientists have undertaken as they struggle to find the answers to devastating brain diseases from mad cow and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease to Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Lou Gehrig’s, and others. As in each of his bestselling books, Jay Ingram here makes complex scientific concepts accessible and shows how little-known events may have profound significance. He describes the development of prion science as a rough-and-tumble affair, with rivals, eccentrics, interfering governments, and brilliantly creative people all playing salient roles. Weaving biology, medicine, human tragedy, discovery, and bitter scientific competition into his account, he reveals the stunning potential of prion science, whose discoveries may unlock the answers to some of humankind’s most destructive diseases. “The way Ingram presents the ongoing search for answers surrounding BSE and associated neurological conditions makes for an excellent read.”—Quill & Quire (starred review) “Provides a fascinating insight into the twists and turns of this new science.”—Lara V. Marks, author of Sexual Chemistry: A History of the Contraceptive Pill

How a Misfolded Protein Baffled Scientists and Changed the Way We Look at the Brain

Fatal Flaws

Co je to vlastně vědomí? Kde se v těle nachází? Rodíme se již s hotovým vědomím, nebo vědomí postupně narůstá? A jak je tomu u zvířat? Na tyto a související otázky se v knize pokouší její autor, uznávaný kanadský vědec a spisovatel, popularizátor vědy Jay Ingram, odpovědět. K tématu přistupuje z vědeckého hlediska založeného zejména na výzkumu a experimentech. Například při zjišťování, jak dlouhá je jedna myšlenka, přichází na to, že zdánlivě nepřetržitě plynoucí proud vědomí sestává z izolovatelných, rychle po sobě následujících "stavebních kamenů". Shledává, že nic není pravdy na tom, že používáme jen deset procent mozku, vznáší otázku, kolik mozkových buněk je ke vzniku vědomí potřeba, zkoumá a rozebírá zážitky těch, kteří prožili stavy blízkosti smrti. Dále například zjišťuje, jak se to vlastně má s teorií mysli a schopností vcítit se do druhého, a v neposlední řadě zdůrazňuje nemožnost zcela se spolehnout na své smysly při orientaci ve světě. Jak je tomu u těchto témat zvykem, výsledkem je spíše vznik dalších a dalších otázek, to však nic nemění na tom, že kniha může sloužit jako užitečný a přínosný průvodce všech hledačů poznání.

Pohled za oponu vědomí

Divadlo mysli

If the brain is the theatre, consciousness is the play. But who or what controls what we watch and how we watch it? In Theatre of the Mind Jay Ingram, whose past scientific investigations include the properties of honey on toast and the complexities of the barmaid's brain, tackles one of the most controversial of subjects: consciousness. Scientists have long tried to map our brains and understand how it is that we think and are self-aware, but what do we really know? Any discussion of the brain raises more questions than answers, and Ingram illuminates some of the most perplexing ones: What happens in our minds when we're driving and we suddenly realize that we don't remember the last few miles of highway? How do we remember images, sounds, and aromas from our past so vividly, and why do we often recreate them so differently in our dreams? Ingram's latest book is a mind-bending experience, a cerebral, stylish ride through the history, philosophy, and science of the brain and the search for the discovery of the self.

Theatre Of The Mind

Discovery Channel host and acclaimed writer Jay Ingram helps you find the answers to questions you've never really settled, like “What is déjà vu?” “Why do we blink?”, “Why are yawns contagious?” and the perennial “Do we really use only 10% of our brains?” Note that this book is a combined and abridged edition of The Science of Why and The Science of Why2. Have you ever wondered if people really do weird things during the full moon? How about whether fingernails grow faster than toenails? And do we really dream in color? Jay Ingram is here to put these and many other long-lived scientific uncertainties to rest in this whimsically illustrated guide to the science of everyday life. Combining the wit of What If? by Randall Munroe and the accessible science smarts of ASAP Science, this new collection features answers to common queries with part sections that address the supernatural, the human body, the animal kingdom, the natural world, and more. It includes fun facts, myth busters and line drawings, all with the end goal of delighting and surprising your inner science geek. Whether these questions have been on your mind constantly, or occasionally resurface like the myth of Loch Ness (Is it real?), whether they’re silly (Why does my pee smell like asparagus?) or serious (Why does time speed up as I age?) or just plain frustrating (Why do mosquitoes love me?), Ingram will settle them once and for all.

Answers to Everyday Science Questions You've Always Wanted to Ask

Why Do Onions Make Me Cry?

Am putea construi vreodată un lift spaţial? Cum a ajuns curcubeul să aibă şapte culori? Putem merge în linie perfect dreaptă? Este adevărat că respirăm acelaşi aer pe care l-a expirat şi Iulius Cezar? De ce nu mă pot gâdila singur? Pot viermii să-şi digere reciproc amintirile? Trăim într-o simulare pe calculator? Ce este mecanismul din Antikythera? Astfel de mistere au incitat imaginaţia oamenilor timp de secole întregi. Acum avem, în sfârşit, şi răspunsurile la acestea. În lucrarea de faţă, Jay Ingram ne invită într-o călătorie prin Univers, pe parcursul căreia vom explora curiozităţi de toate felurile. De la cele mai ascunse cotloane ale spaţiului la cele mai uimitoare enigme ale istoriei şi până dincolo de miracolul reprezentat de corpul nostru şi natura umană, Jay ne răspunde la întrebări care au la bază descoperiri ştiinţifice, precum: De ce este cerul albastru? Ce s-ar întâmpla dacă ar dispărea luna? Cum îşi curentează ţiparii electrici prada? Să fim sinceri: cine nu s-a întrebat vreodată dacă nu cumva trăim într-o simulare pe calculator sau dacă a existat cu adevărat oraşul Atlantida? Mai mult decât atât, cine nu ar vrea să afle de ce pisicile cad mereu în picioare? Volumul Ştiinţa lui „DE CE" 2. Răspunsuri la întrebări despre Univers, Necunoscut şi noi înşine îi va încânta şi îi va fascina atât pe iubitorii de ştiinţă, cât şi pe cititorii de toate vârstele, toţi aceştia beneficiind de în¬treaga înţelepciune a autorului, de ilustraţiile amuzante şi de realitatea năucitoare a fenomenelor prezentate (deşi nu putem neglija nici menţiu¬nile surprinzătoare legate de operele de ficţiune).

Răspunsuri la întrebări despre Univers, Necunoscut şi noi înşine

Ştiinţa lui DE CE 2

'Ingram's refreshing voice transforms mysteries onto compelling reading.' MACLEAN'S Have you ever felt a sudden rush of recognition that you've been in a place before? What causes a déjà vu? Why do dogs look like their owners? What's up with insect swarms? What's the science behind showing your tongue? Do you keep drier by walking or running through a rainstorm? In this updated and expanded edition of The Science of Everyday Life, bestselling author Jay Ingram explains these and many more weird and fascinating mysteries. 'Ingram . . . acts as a kind of cross between a clear-eyed journalist and a tongue-in-cheek comedian.' THE GLOBE AND MAIL 'Ingram is a wizard at transforming complex curiosities of the natural and physical sciences into entertaining anecdotes.' THE EDMONTON SUN 'For those who like to ingest science in the form of intellectual hors d'oeuvres.' THE WASHINGTON POST

Why doesn't honey flow out in all directions across your toast? What's the science behind the theory of 'six degrees of separation'? How do stones 'skip'? When visiting a new place, why does getting there always seem to take so much longer than returning home? In The Velocity of Honey, bestselling author Jay Ingram muses upon these and many more daily mysteries that puzzle and perplex. From mosquitoes to the Marvel Universe, baseball to baby-holding, Ingram's topics are diverse. He also makes startling connections. In some pieces, he relates anecdotes from the history of science and demonstrates their relevance to contemporary scientific debates. In others, he explores the science behind many of our proverbial expressions, common sayings such as 'time flies when you're having fun' and 'it's a small world after all.' In still others, he highlights intriguing links between the worlds of art and science. As in his hugely popular The Science of Everyday Life, Ingram makes the science of our lives accessible and fascinating.

And More Science Of Everyday Life

Velocity of Honey

Warum ist Gähnen ansteckend? Wachsen Fingernägel schneller als Zehennägel und wenn ja, warum? Gibt es Bigfoot wirklich? Diese und weitere Fragen beantwortet der kanadische Populärwissenschaftler und Fernsehmoderator Jay Ingram allgemein verständlich und mit viel Witz – ohne dabei die Fakten außen vor zu lassen. Ergänzt durch humorvolle Illustrationen wird die Wissensvermittlung hier nicht zur staubtrockenen Angelegenheit, sondern zu Infotainment im besten Sinne des Wortes.

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