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Radical Evolution

The Promise and Peril of Enhancing Our Minds, Our Bodies -- and What It Means toBe Human

by Joel Garreau ...

In Radical Evolution, bestselling author Joel Garreau, a reporter and editor for the Washington Post, shows us that we are at an inflection point in history. As you read this, we are engineering the next stage of human evolution. Through advances in genetic, robotic, information and nanotechnologies, we are altering our minds, our memories, our metabolisms, our personalities, our progeny–and ... Read more

$4.99 USD

In Radical Evolution, bestselling author Joel Garreau, a reporter and editor for the Washington Post, shows us that we are at an inflection point in history. As you read this, we are engineering the next stage of human evolution. Through advances in genetic, robotic, information and nanotechnologies, we are altering our minds, our memories, our metabolisms, our personalities, our progeny–and
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Radical Abundance

How a Revolution in Nanotechnology Will Change Civilization

by K. Eric Drexler ...

K. Eric Drexler is the founding father of nanotechnology -- the science of engineering on a molecular level. In Radical Abundance, he shows how rapid scientific progress is about to change our world. Thanks to atomically precise manufacturing, we will soon have the power to produce radically more of what people want, and at a lower cost. The result will shake the very foundations of our economy ... Read more

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K. Eric Drexler is the founding father of nanotechnology -- the science of engineering on a molecular level. In Radical Abundance, he shows how rapid scientific progress is about to change our world. Thanks to atomically precise manufacturing, we will soon have the power to produce radically more of what people want, and at a lower cost. The result will shake the very foundations of our economy
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Theoretical Foundations of Synchrotron and Storage Ring RF Systems

by Harald Klingbeil, Ulrich Laier, Dieter Lens ...

Series series Particle Acceleration and Detection
This is an open access book.This course-tested text is an ideal starting point for engineers and physicists entering the field of particle accelerators. The fundamentals are comprehensively introduced, derivations of essential results are provided and a consistent notation style used throughout the book allows readers to quickly familiarize themselves with the field, providing a solid theoretical ... Read more

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This is an open access book.This course-tested text is an ideal starting point for engineers and physicists entering the field of particle accelerators. The fundamentals are comprehensively introduced, derivations of essential results are provided and a consistent notation style used throughout the book allows readers to quickly familiarize themselves with the field, providing a solid theoretical
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A Different Universe

Reinventing Physics From the Bottom Down

by Robert B Laughlin ...

A Nobel-winning physicist argues that fundamental physical laws are found not in the world of atoms, but in the macroscopic world around usIn this age of superstring theories and Big Bang cosmology, we're used to thinking of the unknown as impossibly distant from our everyday lives. But in A Different Universe, Nobel Laureate Robert Laughlin argues that the scientific frontier is right under our ... Read more

$11.99 USD

A Nobel-winning physicist argues that fundamental physical laws are found not in the world of atoms, but in the macroscopic world around usIn this age of superstring theories and Big Bang cosmology, we're used to thinking of the unknown as impossibly distant from our everyday lives. But in A Different Universe, Nobel Laureate Robert Laughlin argues that the scientific frontier is right under our
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The Vinyl Enigma

by Robert Love ...

MIT engineering professor Evan Blake has discovered a strange object in London. It looks like a vinyl LP record, yet plays a seemingly unlimited amount of jazz, which appeals to Evan as a jazz musician. The previous owner, cellist and composer Nigel Thompson, had heard classical music coming from the same disc. Evan examines the device and finds highly advanced nanotechnology at work. He concludes ... Read more

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MIT engineering professor Evan Blake has discovered a strange object in London. It looks like a vinyl LP record, yet plays a seemingly unlimited amount of jazz, which appeals to Evan as a jazz musician. The previous owner, cellist and composer Nigel Thompson, had heard classical music coming from the same disc. Evan examines the device and finds highly advanced nanotechnology at work. He concludes
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Nano Comes to Life

How Nanotechnology Is Transforming Medicine and the Future of Biology

by Sonia Contera ...

The nanotechnology revolution that will transform human health and longevityNano Comes to Life opens a window onto the nanoscale—the infinitesimal realm of proteins and DNA where physics and cellular and molecular biology meet—and introduces readers to the rapidly evolving nanotechnologies that are allowing us to manipulate the very building blocks of life. Sonia Contera gives an insider's ... Read more

$13.69 USD

The nanotechnology revolution that will transform human health and longevityNano Comes to Life opens a window onto the nanoscale—the infinitesimal realm of proteins and DNA where physics and cellular and molecular biology meet—and introduces readers to the rapidly evolving nanotechnologies that are allowing us to manipulate the very building blocks of life. Sonia Contera gives an insider's
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Photonics of Intelligence - Unleashing Troanary Computing

The Troanary Mirror Thesis Codex, #5

by Ylia Callan ...

Series Book 5 - The Troanary Mirror Thesis Codex
Photonics of Intelligence - Unleashing Troanary Computing introduces a radically new model of computation where light, emotion, and logic converge.In a world still dominated by binary systems—limited to zeros and ones - Troanary Computing offers a multidimensional leap forward. This visionary framework encodes information as Trons, data units defined by hue (wavelength), tone (modulation frequency ... Read more

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Photonics of Intelligence - Unleashing Troanary Computing introduces a radically new model of computation where light, emotion, and logic converge.In a world still dominated by binary systems—limited to zeros and ones - Troanary Computing offers a multidimensional leap forward. This visionary framework encodes information as Trons, data units defined by hue (wavelength), tone (modulation frequency
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Biotechnology of Silk

Edited by Tetsuo Asakura, Thomas Miller ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book is a snapshot of the current state of the art of research and development on the properties and characteristics of silk and their use in medicine and industry. The field encompasses backyard silk production from ancient time to industrial methods in the modern era and includes an example of efforts to maintain silk production on Madagascar. Once revered as worth its weight in gold, silk ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book is a snapshot of the current state of the art of research and development on the properties and characteristics of silk and their use in medicine and industry. The field encompasses backyard silk production from ancient time to industrial methods in the modern era and includes an example of efforts to maintain silk production on Madagascar. Once revered as worth its weight in gold, silk
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Por qué compramos la burra

by Ramón Nogueras ...

Descubre cómo nos convencen y cómo convencemos a los demás, y aprende a defenderte de los malos usos de la persuasión. En ocasiones nos sorprende que consigan que hagamos algo que no queremos: comprar un cachivache que no necesitamos, apoyar unas ideas que, si las pensamos un poco, son una memez, meternos en negocios ruinosos o situaciones que, en retrospectiva, eran una mala idea. Solemos hablar ... Read more

$9.89 USD

Descubre cómo nos convencen y cómo convencemos a los demás, y aprende a defenderte de los malos usos de la persuasión. En ocasiones nos sorprende que consigan que hagamos algo que no queremos: comprar un cachivache que no necesitamos, apoyar unas ideas que, si las pensamos un poco, son una memez, meternos en negocios ruinosos o situaciones que, en retrospectiva, eran una mala idea. Solemos hablar
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Virtual You

How Building Your Digital Twin Will Revolutionize Medicine and Change Your Life

by Peter Coveney, Roger Highfield ...

The visionary science behind the digital human twins that will enhance our health and our futureVirtual You is a panoramic account of efforts by scientists around the world to build digital twins of human beings, from cells and tissues to organs and whole bodies. These virtual copies will usher in a new era of personalized medicine, one in which your digital twin can help predict your risk of ... Read more

$14.39 USD

The visionary science behind the digital human twins that will enhance our health and our futureVirtual You is a panoramic account of efforts by scientists around the world to build digital twins of human beings, from cells and tissues to organs and whole bodies. These virtual copies will usher in a new era of personalized medicine, one in which your digital twin can help predict your risk of
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Por qué creemos en mierdas

Cómo nos engañamos a nosotros mismos

by Ramón Nogueras ...

Desde la publicación de Por qué creemos en mierdas al inicio de la pandemia por coronavirus, el mundo ha cambiado. Ramón Nogueras también. Esta edición ampliada incorpora esos nuevos retos. Para que por fin dejemos de creer en mierdas. Nunca antes en la historia de la humanidad hemos tenido más acceso a información que ahora. Nunca antes nuestro conocimiento sobre el mundo en el que vivimos y su ... Read more

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Desde la publicación de Por qué creemos en mierdas al inicio de la pandemia por coronavirus, el mundo ha cambiado. Ramón Nogueras también. Esta edición ampliada incorpora esos nuevos retos. Para que por fin dejemos de creer en mierdas. Nunca antes en la historia de la humanidad hemos tenido más acceso a información que ahora. Nunca antes nuestro conocimiento sobre el mundo en el que vivimos y su
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El olfato

by Laura López Mascaraque, José Ramón Alonso ...

De los cinco sentidos, el olfato es el más desconocido, pero también el primero, el más directo, el que más recuerdos evoca y el que más perdura en nuestra memoria. Está controlado por neuronas expuestas al exterior con un sistema de receptores proteicos donde se representa una parte sustancial del genoma humano. Este sentido tan ignorado, capaz de atraer a una polilla desde enormes distancias y ... Read more

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De los cinco sentidos, el olfato es el más desconocido, pero también el primero, el más directo, el que más recuerdos evoca y el que más perdura en nuestra memoria. Está controlado por neuronas expuestas al exterior con un sistema de receptores proteicos donde se representa una parte sustancial del genoma humano. Este sentido tan ignorado, capaz de atraer a una polilla desde enormes distancias y
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Biomimetics Through Nanoelectronics

Development of Three Dimensional Macroporous Nanoelectronics for Building Smart Materials, Cyborg Tissues and Injectable Biomedical Electronics

by Jia Liu ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This thesis presents original research on how to seamlessly integrate electronics with living biological systems. Jia Liu has used silicon nanowires as active sensors to investigate biological signals at the cellular level. He has also designed nanoelectronic networks into flexible, three-dimensional (3D) and macroporous architectures, which mimic the structure of tissue scaffolds for in vitro 3D ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This thesis presents original research on how to seamlessly integrate electronics with living biological systems. Jia Liu has used silicon nanowires as active sensors to investigate biological signals at the cellular level. He has also designed nanoelectronic networks into flexible, three-dimensional (3D) and macroporous architectures, which mimic the structure of tissue scaffolds for in vitro 3D
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Present at the Future

From Evolution to Nanotechnology, Candid and Controversial Conversations on Science and Nature

by Ira Flatow ...

Veteran NPR® science correspondent and award-winning radio and TV journalist Ira Flatow's enthusiasm for all things science has made him a beloved on-air journalist. For more than thirty-five years, Flatow has interviewed the top scientists and researchers on many NPR and PBS programs, including his popular Science Friday® spot on Talk of the Nation. In Present at the Future, he shares the ... Read more

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Veteran NPR® science correspondent and award-winning radio and TV journalist Ira Flatow's enthusiasm for all things science has made him a beloved on-air journalist. For more than thirty-five years, Flatow has interviewed the top scientists and researchers on many NPR and PBS programs, including his popular Science Friday® spot on Talk of the Nation. In Present at the Future, he shares the
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Technological Innovations in Sensing and Detection of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Threats and Ecological Terrorism

Edited by Ashok Vaseashta, Eric Braman, Philip Susmann ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book arises from the NATO Advanced Study Institute “Technological Innovations in Detection and Sensing of CBRN Agents and Ecological Terrorism” held in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova in June 2010. It comprises a variety of invited contributions by highly experienced educators, scientists, and industrialists, and is structured to cover important aspects of the field that include developments in ... Read more

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This book arises from the NATO Advanced Study Institute “Technological Innovations in Detection and Sensing of CBRN Agents and Ecological Terrorism” held in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova in June 2010. It comprises a variety of invited contributions by highly experienced educators, scientists, and industrialists, and is structured to cover important aspects of the field that include developments in
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Tissue Regeneration: Where Nano-structure Meets Biology

by Qing Liu, Hongjun Wang ...

Series Book 2 - Frontiers In Nanobiomedical Research
This unique volume presents the recent advances in tissue regeneration. The authors are all active researchers in their respective fields with extensive experiences. The focus of the book is on the use of stem cells and nano-structured biomaterials for tissue regeneration/tissue engineering. It includes the use of stem cells, naturally derived extracellular matrix (ECM), synthetic biomimetic nano ... Read more

$52.99 USD

This unique volume presents the recent advances in tissue regeneration. The authors are all active researchers in their respective fields with extensive experiences. The focus of the book is on the use of stem cells and nano-structured biomaterials for tissue regeneration/tissue engineering. It includes the use of stem cells, naturally derived extracellular matrix (ECM), synthetic biomimetic nano
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Wetting Theory

by Eli Ruckenstein, Gersh Berim ...

Series series Wetting: Theory and Experiments, Two-Volume Set
Wetting Theory discusses the numerous practical applications of wetting, such as preparing self-cleaning surfaces, manufacturing artificial blood vessels, and developing new lubricants and nonadhesive dishes. As part of Wetting: Theory and Experiments, Two-Volume Set, thisvolume provides new, critical insights into the theory of wetting. Chapters are arranged to allow readers to follow the ... Read more

$225.00 USD

Wetting Theory discusses the numerous practical applications of wetting, such as preparing self-cleaning surfaces, manufacturing artificial blood vessels, and developing new lubricants and nonadhesive dishes. As part of Wetting: Theory and Experiments, Two-Volume Set, thisvolume provides new, critical insights into the theory of wetting. Chapters are arranged to allow readers to follow the
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Chemtrails Exposed

by William King ...

If you have even a shred of common sense left in you, then the truth should already be screaming at you from above. The streaks that linger for hours, the hazy white veil that dulls the sun, the grid-like patterns that crisscross an otherwise clear sky—these are not the skies our grandparents knew. These are not natural phenomena. These are the fingerprints of something deliberate, something ... Read more

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If you have even a shred of common sense left in you, then the truth should already be screaming at you from above. The streaks that linger for hours, the hazy white veil that dulls the sun, the grid-like patterns that crisscross an otherwise clear sky—these are not the skies our grandparents knew. These are not natural phenomena. These are the fingerprints of something deliberate, something
... Read more
Advances in Photocatalytic Disinfection

Edited by Taicheng An, Huijun Zhao, Po Keung Wong ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book presents the latest results related to photocatalytic inactivation/killing of microorganisms, which is a promising alternative disinfection method that produces less or even no disinfection byproduct. The book is divided into 13 chapters, which introduce readers to the latest developments in the photocatalytic disinfection of microorganisms, examine essential photocatalytic (PC) and ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book presents the latest results related to photocatalytic inactivation/killing of microorganisms, which is a promising alternative disinfection method that produces less or even no disinfection byproduct. The book is divided into 13 chapters, which introduce readers to the latest developments in the photocatalytic disinfection of microorganisms, examine essential photocatalytic (PC) and
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Nanotecnologías - Los desafios del futuro

by Marco Casella ...

Las nanotecnologías ya forman parte de nuestra vida. Son utilizadas en el sport, la comida, la electrónica, la producción de la energía, etc. Este libro quiere describir como las nanotecnologías pueden revolucionar el mundo del futuro. ... Read more

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Las nanotecnologías ya forman parte de nuestra vida. Son utilizadas en el sport, la comida, la electrónica, la producción de la energía, etc. Este libro quiere describir como las nanotecnologías pueden revolucionar el mundo del futuro.
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Ceramic Materials

Science and Engineering

by C. Barry Carter, M. Grant Norton ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Ceramic Materials: Science and Engineering is an up-to-date treatment of ceramic science, engineering, and applications in a single, comprehensive text. Building on a foundation of crystal structures, phase equilibria, defects, and the mechanical properties of ceramic materials, students are shown how these materials are processed for a wide diversity of applications in today's society. Concepts ... Read more

$80.99 USD

Ceramic Materials: Science and Engineering is an up-to-date treatment of ceramic science, engineering, and applications in a single, comprehensive text. Building on a foundation of crystal structures, phase equilibria, defects, and the mechanical properties of ceramic materials, students are shown how these materials are processed for a wide diversity of applications in today's society. Concepts
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From Bits to Qubits: A Computer Engineer's Journey

by Magnus Wolfe ...

From Bits to Qubits: A Computer Engineer's Journey takes readers on a transformative journey through the evolution of computing, from the earliest mechanical devices to the revolutionary world of quantum technology. This comprehensive guide explores how each milestone—from the abacus to classical computers and the rise of artificial intelligence—has paved the way for the next quantum leap in ... Read more

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From Bits to Qubits: A Computer Engineer's Journey takes readers on a transformative journey through the evolution of computing, from the earliest mechanical devices to the revolutionary world of quantum technology. This comprehensive guide explores how each milestone—from the abacus to classical computers and the rise of artificial intelligence—has paved the way for the next quantum leap in
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Near-equilibrium Transport: Fundamentals And Applications

by Changwook Jeong, Mark S Lundstrom ...

Series Book 2 - Lessons From Nanoscience: A Lecture Notes Series
These lectures are designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of carrier transport in nano-devices using a novel, “bottom up approach” that agrees with traditional methods when devices are large, but which also works for nano-devices. The goal is to help students learn how to think about carrier transport at the nanoscale and also how the bottom up approach provides a new perspective to ... Read more

$25.69 USD

These lectures are designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of carrier transport in nano-devices using a novel, “bottom up approach” that agrees with traditional methods when devices are large, but which also works for nano-devices. The goal is to help students learn how to think about carrier transport at the nanoscale and also how the bottom up approach provides a new perspective to
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Introduction To Particle Dark Matter, An

by Stefano Profumo ...

Series Book 0 - Advanced Textbooks In Physics
What is the dark matter that fills the Universe and binds together galaxies? How was it produced? What are its interactions and particle properties?The paradigm of dark matter is one of the key developments at the interface of cosmology and elementary particle physics. It is also one of the foundations of the standard cosmological model. This book presents the state of the art in building and ... Read more

$33.99 USD

What is the dark matter that fills the Universe and binds together galaxies? How was it produced? What are its interactions and particle properties?The paradigm of dark matter is one of the key developments at the interface of cosmology and elementary particle physics. It is also one of the foundations of the standard cosmological model. This book presents the state of the art in building and
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