Paul Parsons

The 50 Most Thought-Provoking Theories in Science, Each Explained in Half a Minute

30-Second Theories

'Prepare to have your mind blown! A brilliantly written overview of the past, present and future of modern cosmology.' - DALLAS CAMPBELL, author of Ad Astra The Beginning and the End of Everything is the whole story as we currently understand it - from nothing, to the birth of our universe, to its ultimate fate. Authoritative and engaging, Paul Parsons takes us on a rollercoaster ride through billions of light years to tell the story of the Big Bang, from birth to death. 13.8 billion years ago, something incredible happened. Matter, energy, space and time all suddenly burst into existence in a cataclysmic event that's come to be known as the Big Bang. It was the birth of our universe. What started life smaller than the tiniest subatomic particle is now unimaginably vast and plays home to trillions of galaxies. The formulation of the Big Bang theory is a story that combines some of the most far-reaching concepts in fundamental physics with equally profound observations of the cosmos. From our realization that we are on a planet orbiting a star in one of many galaxies, to the discovery that our universe is expanding, to the groundbreaking theories of Einstein that laid the groundwork for the Big Bang cosmology of today - as each new discovery deepens our understanding of the origins of our universe, a clearer picture is forming of how it will all end. Will we ultimately burn out or fade away? Could the end simply signal a new beginning, as the universe rebounds into a fresh expanding phase? And was our Big Bang just one of many, making our cosmos only a small part of a sprawling multiverse of parallel universes?

From the Big Bang to the End of the Universe

The Beginning and the End of Everything

How do you generate a force field? Is time travel possible? Could you survive falling in a black hole? How do you turn lead into gold? Can you live for ever? If you thought physics was all about measuring the temperature of ice in a bucket or trying to fathom what E=mc2 means, think again... How to Destroy the Universe and 34 other really interesting uses of physics demystifies the astonishing world of physics in a series of intriguing, entertaining and often extraordinary scenarios - that explain key physics concepts in plain and simple language. You'll find out how to save the planet from energy shortages by mining the vacuum of empty space, engineer the Earth's climate to reverse the effects of global warming, and fend off killer asteroids just like Bruce Willis and his vest. You'll learn essential survival skills such as how to live through a lightning strike, how to tough it out during an earthquake and how to fall into a black hole without being squashed into spaghetti. And you'll discover some plain old cool stuff like how to turn lead into gold, how to travel to the centre of the Earth, how to crack supposedly unbreakable codes and how to use physics to predict the stock market. So if you want to get to grips with science behind relativity, antigravity and parallel universes, or if you are really more interested in learning how to teleport, travel through time or achieve immortality, this is the perfect introduction to the amazing world of modern physics.

And 34 Other Really Interesting Uses of Physics

How to Destroy the Universe

Die wichtigsten Erkenntnisse und Thesen aus der Geschichte der Wissenschaft

Wissenschaftliche Theorien in 30 Sekunden

As one of the most recognizable images in science, the periodic table is ingrained in our culture. First drawn up in 1869 by Dmitri Mendeleev, its 118 elements make up not only everything on our planet but also everything in the entire universe. The Periodic Table looks at the fascinating story and surprising uses of each of those elements, whether solid, liquid or gas. From the little-known uses of gold in medicine to the development of the hydrogen bomb, each entry is accompanied by technical data (category, atomic number, weight, boiling point) presented in easy-to-read headers, and a colour-coding system that helps the reader to navigate through the different groups of elements. A remarkable display of thought-provoking science and beautiful photography, this guide will allow the reader to discover the world afresh.

a visual guide to the elements

The periodic table

This practical reference provides clear and concise explanations of the key scientific concepts, making it the ideal guide for science enthusiasts as well as beginners. Covers all of the scientific disciplines including: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Earth science, Space, Health and medicine, Social science, Knowledge, Applied science, The future.

Absolutely Everything that Matters in Science in 1001 Bite-sized Explanations

Science 1001

cosmologist and is ideal beach reading for anyone who loves science and watches the show—no matter which planet the beach is on.

The Science of Doctor Who

Теория хаоса, унификация или теория относительности, кот Шредингера и законы движения? Несомненно, вы знаете что это такое. То есть вы, конечно, об этом слышали. Но знаете ли вы достаточно, чтобы поболтать об этом за ужином или блеснуть своей эрудицией?

Научные теории за 30 секунд

Gail Dixon

As one of the most recognizable images in science, the periodic table is ingrained in our culture. First drawn up in 1869 by Dmitri Mendeleev, its 118 elements make up not only everything on our planet but also everything in the entire universe. The Periodic Table looks at the fascinating story and surprising uses of each of those elements, whether solid, liquid or gas. From the little-known uses of gold in medicine to the development of the hydrogen bomb, each entry is accompanied by technical data (category, atomic number, weight, boiling point) presented in easy-to-read headers, and a colour coding system that helps the reader to navigate through the different groups of elements. A remarkable display of thought-provoking science and beautiful photography, this guide will allow the reader to discover the world afresh.

A Field Guide to the Elements

The Periodic Table

The Writers of IFLScience

The creators of IFLScience present the most intriguing, off-beat, fascinating, and far-out facts about the universe that you should f*#ing know -- right now! 117 Things You Should F*#ing Know About Your World is a compendium of the greatest articles from IFLScience's long history, broken up by leading subjects -- Health & Medicine, Plants & Animals, Technology, the Brain, Space, the Environment, Chemistry, and Physics. Each chapter opens with a new and irreverent introduction to the subject and collection of stories by author Paul Parsons, and the book features fascinating sidebars on related stories, photos, and illustrations throughout. From pinpointing the exact worst time to be alive in human history, to learning what makes you a procrastinator or a go-getter, to the very key to a happy sex life, and so much more, this is the science book that only the world's leading source of crazy-but-true stories could produce.

IFLScience 117 Things You Should F*#king Know About Your World

How to survive an earthquake. How to make an invisibility cloak. How to turn lead into gold. How to read someone's mind. Physics = tedious and unfathomable, right? No longer. If you thought physics was all about measuring the temperature of an ice bucket or trying to understand complicated equations, think again. How to Destroy the Universe will make you see the world around us through fresh eyes.

And 34 other really interesting uses of physics

Science 1001 provides clear and concise explanations of the most fundamental and fascinating scientific concepts. Distilled into 1001 bite-sized mini-essays arranged thematically, this unique reference book moves steadily from the basics through to the most advanced of ideas, making it the ideal guide for novices and science enthusiasts. Whether used as a handy reference, an informal self-study course or simply as a gratifying dip-in, this book offers - in one volume - a world of cutting-edge scientific knowledge for the general reader. Science 1001 is an incredibly comprehensive guide, spanning all of the key scientific disciplines including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, The Earth, Space, Health and Medicine, Social Science, Information Science , the Applied Sciences and Futurology. From Newton's elemental laws of motion and the physics of black holes, through the fundamental particles of matter, to the extraordinary Human Genome Project and the controversial possibilities of cloning and gene therapy, Dr Paul Parsons demystifies the key concepts of science in the simplest language and answers its big questions: Will scientists find a cure for AIDS? How did the universe begin? And will we conquer space? Concluding with an exciting glimpse of what's to come for science - from the possibility of time travel to the spectre of transhumanism - this really is the only science book you'll ever need.

Absolutely everything that matters in science

The 3-Minute series offers the essence of history's most important figures with all the padding removed. It divides up their lives into 60 three-minute chunks, each presented as an easily digestible visual snack. Divided into three thematic sections on Life, Theories, and Influence-each containing an hour's worth of fascinating facts-the 3-Minute series is a whole new style of biography. Spend 15 minutes a day in the company of a colossus from the world of science, politics, or culture, and you will soon have a whole biographical dictionary in your head. And what better subject to kick off a series of timed biographies than Einstein, the scientist whose space-time theories laid the foundations for modern physics. Time magazine's Person of the Twentieth Century, Einstein was not only an unparalleled scientific genius, but a human rights campaigner, a political activist, and the iconic archetype of the mad professor. Is it any wonder that Einstein continues to fascinate scientists and non-scientists alike? 3-Minute Einstein will show you why at approximately the speed of light.

Digesting His Life, Theories and Influence in 3-Minute Morsels

3-Minute Einstein

Divisé en sept sections comme autant de branches du savoir, telles le microcosme, le corps et l’esprit ou encore l’évolution humaine, cet ouvrage expose en une double page les 50 théories scientifiques les plus importantes et intrigantes qui régissent notre Univers. Que l’on s’arrête sur la loi universelle de la gravitation ou la topologie cosmique en passant par la théorie du chaos, sur la vision de Charles Darwin à celle de Stephen Hawking, 30 secondes suffisent pour en saisir les fondements! Chaque texte est accompagné d’une illustration ou d’un schéma amusant. De plus, quelques portraits de grands scientifiques sont fournis ainsi qu’un glossaire propre à chacun des sept grands thèmes. Un ouvrage au contenu brillamment vulgarisé où vous verrez comment, entre la première et la dernière page, les scientifiques pensent et voient notre monde. Extraits de critiques : « Vulgarisateur hors pair et ancien rédacteur en chef du magazine Focus, Parsons parvient à captiver le lecteur grâce à des explications fluides et accessibles. »

Les 50 théories scientifiques les plus intrigantes

Théories en 30 secondes

Sandra Lawrence

Perfect for the knowledge hungry and time poor, this collection of graphic-led lessons makes mathematics interesting and accessible. Everything you need to know - and more - is here.

Key Thinkers, Theories, Discoveries and Concepts Explained on a Single Page

Instant Mathematics

Grant Privett

Deep-sky observing is easily the most popular field for amateur astronomers. The big problem faced by non-professional observers is what to look at - what is visible at a particular time of year. The Deep-Sky Observers Year is a month-by-month guide to the best objects to view. Objects are given a "star rating" according to how difficult they are to observe or image with a particular size of telescope. The book includes many images produced by amateur astronomers, as well as photographs from NASA, ESA, and ESO. There is background information about the objects, along with lots of useful tips, hints, and resources.

A Guide to Observing Deep-Sky Objects Throughout the Year

The Deep-Sky Observer’s Year

Writers of IFLScience

IFLScience presents the most intriguing and far-out facts about space, technology, the human brain, nature, and so much more that you should know, right now! 117 Things You Should F*#ing Know About Your World is a compendium of the greatest articles from IFLScience's long history, broken up by leading subjects: Health & Medicine Plants & Animals Technology The Brain Space The Environment Chemistry Physics Each chapter opens with a new and irreverent introduction to the subject and collection of stories by author Paul Parsons, and the book features fascinating sidebars on related stories, photos, and illustrations throughout. From pinpointing the exact worst time to be alive in human history, to learning what makes you a procrastinator or a go-getter, to the very key to a happy sex life, and so much more, this is the science book that only the world's leading source of crazy-but-true stories could produce.

50 Science Ideas You Really Need to Know is your guide to the biggest questions and deepest concepts from across the whole of science. What was the Big Bang? How did life on Earth arise? What does quantum mechanics tell us about the universe? Is true artificial intelligence possible? And does life exist on other planets? Moving from the basics of atoms and molecules, Newton's laws of physics and the building blocks of life to the cutting edge of nanotechnology, Einstein's theories of relativity and cloning, this book makes the many worlds of science accessible and illuminating. Featuring fifty concise, insightful and illustrated essays covering physics and astronomy, Earth and life sciences, chemistry and materials, psychology and computing, and exploring the ways they connect with each other and impact on our lives, 50 Science Ideas You Really Need to Know is the ideal introduction to the questions which fascinate us all.

50 Science Ideas You Really Need to Know

يطرح العلم أسئلة جوهرية بشأن ماهية العالم، لماذا يوجد على ما هو عليه، وقد قدمت أعظم العقول العلمية في العالم الكثير من الإجابات على مدار التاريخ؟، ونتيجة للعلم الذي نعرفه الآن، فقد بدأ الكون قبل نحو 13.7 مليار سنة في حيث كرة من اللهب فائقة الحرارة المعروفة باسم الانفجار الكبير، وعلى ضوء ذلك يقدم هذا الكتاب دراسة بعنوان ``1001 فكرة في العلوم``، وتدور الأفكار الموجودة في الدراسة حول: (الصحة والطب، العلوم الاجتماعية، علم اللغات، علم النفس، الإنسانيات، علم الاقتصاد، السياسة، العلوم التطبيقية، وغيرها). Descriptor(s): SCIENCE POPULARIZATION | HEALTH | MEDICINE | SOCIAL SCIENCES | SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | ESSAYS

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