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Why Nobody Understands Quantum Physics

The bestselling guide to our universe

de Frank Verstraete, Céline Broeckaert ...

Narrado por Frank Verstraete, Céline Broeckaert, Hugh Kermode ...

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9 hora 37 minutos

This audiobook includes forewords read by the authors, Frank Verstraete and Céline Broeckaert.**The International Bestseller'Ambitious . . . pleasingly full of cutting-edge topics - New Scientist**'A physics book unlike any other. The scope, depth and artistry are breathtaking' – John Preskill, theoretical physicist and Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics at CaltechQuantum physics is the ... Leer más

$20.12 USD

This audiobook includes forewords read by the authors, Frank Verstraete and Céline Broeckaert.**The International Bestseller'Ambitious . . . pleasingly full of cutting-edge topics - New Scientist**'A physics book unlike any other. The scope, depth and artistry are breathtaking' – John Preskill, theoretical physicist and Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics at CaltechQuantum physics is the
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The New Guys

The Historic Class of Astronauts That Broke Barriers and Changed the Face of Space Travel

de Meredith Bagby ...

Narrado por Meredith Bagby, January LaVoy ...

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16 hora 49 minutos

The never-before-told story of NASA’s 1978 astronaut class, which included the first American women, the first African Americans, the first Asian American, and the first gay person to fly to space. With the exclusive participation of the astronauts who were there, this is the thrilling, behind-the-scenes saga of a new generation that transformed space explorationThe story of NASA’s Astronaut Class ... Leer más

$39.99 USD

The never-before-told story of NASA’s 1978 astronaut class, which included the first American women, the first African Americans, the first Asian American, and the first gay person to fly to space. With the exclusive participation of the astronauts who were there, this is the thrilling, behind-the-scenes saga of a new generation that transformed space explorationThe story of NASA’s Astronaut Class
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Serendipity

The Unexpected in Science

de Telmo Pievani ...

Narrado por Brian Conover ...

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6 hora 29 minutos

From the bestselling author of Imperfection, a theory of uncertainty as the very core of the scientific method—and the essence of its wonder.How many times have we looked for something and found something else? A partner, a job, an object? The same thing often happens to scientists: they design an experiment and discover the unexpected, which usually turns out to be very important. This ... Leer más

$29.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

From the bestselling author of Imperfection, a theory of uncertainty as the very core of the scientific method—and the essence of its wonder.How many times have we looked for something and found something else? A partner, a job, an object? The same thing often happens to scientists: they design an experiment and discover the unexpected, which usually turns out to be very important. This
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Scientific Method: A Practical, Step-by-Step Guide to Thinking Like a Scientist in Everyday Life, Study, and Work

de Adam Falkner ...

Narrado por Adam Falkner ...

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1 horas 45 minutos

Master critical thinking and conquer daily decision-making by applying rigorous logic to your personal challenges. Whether you are strategizing during a morning commute or navigating conflicting news feeds, this practical framework empowers you to evaluate claims with clarity. Stop guessing and start making evidence-based choices that upgrade your productivity and learning.Leave the overwhelm of ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Master critical thinking and conquer daily decision-making by applying rigorous logic to your personal challenges. Whether you are strategizing during a morning commute or navigating conflicting news feeds, this practical framework empowers you to evaluate claims with clarity. Stop guessing and start making evidence-based choices that upgrade your productivity and learning.Leave the overwhelm of
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Sterilization Experiments, The

The Barbaric Legacy of Carl Clauberg

de Davis Truman ...

Narrado por John Sullivan ...

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1 horas 11 minutos

In the shadows of history, some stories challenge our understanding of humanity. 'The Sterilization Experiments: The Barbaric Legacy of Carl Clauberg' is one such story.The atrocities committed during the Nazi era are a dark stain on human history. Among the many horrors of this period were the medical experiments conducted on concentration camp prisoners by Nazi doctors. One of the most notorious ... Leer más

$4.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

In the shadows of history, some stories challenge our understanding of humanity. 'The Sterilization Experiments: The Barbaric Legacy of Carl Clauberg' is one such story.The atrocities committed during the Nazi era are a dark stain on human history. Among the many horrors of this period were the medical experiments conducted on concentration camp prisoners by Nazi doctors. One of the most notorious
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Biopunk

Solving Biotech’s Biggest Problems in Kitchens and Garages

de Marcus Wohlsen ...

Narrado por Richard Powers ...

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8 hora 47 minutos

Bill Gates told Wired that if he were a teenager today, he would be hacking biology. “If you want to change the world in some big way,” he says, “that’s where you should start—biological molecules.”The most disruptive force on the planet resides in DNA. Biotech companies and academic researchers are just beginning to unlock the potential of piecing together life from scratch. Champions of ... Leer más

$19.95 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Bill Gates told Wired that if he were a teenager today, he would be hacking biology. “If you want to change the world in some big way,” he says, “that’s where you should start—biological molecules.”The most disruptive force on the planet resides in DNA. Biotech companies and academic researchers are just beginning to unlock the potential of piecing together life from scratch. Champions of
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What Is A Spider?

de Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand, Kim Mitzo Thompson ...

Narrado por Kim Mitzo Thompson ...

Series Audiolibro 2 - DIY Projects for Early Learners
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2 minutos

A spider is not an insect. Although spiders and insects are animals without backbones, they are very different. Spiders have eight legs. Most spiders have eight eyes and two body parts. The front of a spider is called the cephalothorax. This is the head and the thorax combined. The second part is the abdomen. Spiders inject poisonous venom which paralyzes or kills their prey. Because they have no ... Leer más

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A spider is not an insect. Although spiders and insects are animals without backbones, they are very different. Spiders have eight legs. Most spiders have eight eyes and two body parts. The front of a spider is called the cephalothorax. This is the head and the thorax combined. The second part is the abdomen. Spiders inject poisonous venom which paralyzes or kills their prey. Because they have no
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Qatar Works to Invent an Innovative Oasis

Food for 9 Billion

de PBS NewsHour ...

Narrado por PBS NewsHour ...

Series series Food for 9 Billion
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7 minutos

Thanks to Qatar's harsh desert environment and growing population, researchers have embraced the tiny country as a laboratory to address global concerns. As part of the NewsHour's series Food for 9 Billion, special correspondent Jon Miller reports on their inventive efforts to ensure water and food security for the future. ... Leer más

$0.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Thanks to Qatar's harsh desert environment and growing population, researchers have embraced the tiny country as a laboratory to address global concerns. As part of the NewsHour's series Food for 9 Billion, special correspondent Jon Miller reports on their inventive efforts to ensure water and food security for the future.
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The Malaria Project

The U.S. Government's Secret Mission to Find a Miracle Cure

de Karen M. Masterson ...

Narrado por Kimberly Farr ...

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16 hora 39 minutos

A fascinating and shocking historical exposé, The Malaria Project is the story of America's secret mission to combat malaria during World War II—a campaign modeled after a German project which tested experimental drugs on men gone mad from syphilis.American war planners, foreseeing the tactical need for a malaria drug, recreated the German model, then grew it tenfold. Quickly becoming the biggest ... Leer más

$17.50 USD

A fascinating and shocking historical exposé, The Malaria Project is the story of America's secret mission to combat malaria during World War II—a campaign modeled after a German project which tested experimental drugs on men gone mad from syphilis.American war planners, foreseeing the tactical need for a malaria drug, recreated the German model, then grew it tenfold. Quickly becoming the biggest
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Accidental

The Greatest (Unintentional) Science Breakthroughs and How They Changed The World

de Tim James ...

Narrado por Tim James ...

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5 hora 17 minutos

Nominated for the best popular science book of 2024 by Smart Book.'Who said science was dry? Certainly not Tim James'New York Post'James writes with infectious enthusiasm and optimism' Kirkus Reviews'A science teacher by profession, Mr. James knows how to get his audience's attention' Wall Street Journal'Humorous, yet deep' Professor Charles AntoineA rip-roaring advent... ... Leer más

$31.99 USD

Nominated for the best popular science book of 2024 by Smart Book.'Who said science was dry? Certainly not Tim James'New York Post'James writes with infectious enthusiasm and optimism' Kirkus Reviews'A science teacher by profession, Mr. James knows how to get his audience's attention' Wall Street Journal'Humorous, yet deep' Professor Charles AntoineA rip-roaring advent...
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Science of Time Travel, The

The Secrets Behind Time Machines, Time Loops, Alternate Realities, and More!

de Elizabeth Howell ...

Narrado por Lisa Cordileone ...

Series series The Science Of
Completo

6 hora 39 minutos

Travel back in time with Doctor Who, the Terminator, the X-Men, and all your favorite time travelers! Science fiction is the perfect window into the possibilities and perils of time travel. What would happen if you went back in time and killed your own grandparent? If you knew how to stop a presidential assassination, would time travel allow you to make your wish come true? Can we use time travel ... Leer más

$22.99 USD

Travel back in time with Doctor Who, the Terminator, the X-Men, and all your favorite time travelers! Science fiction is the perfect window into the possibilities and perils of time travel. What would happen if you went back in time and killed your own grandparent? If you knew how to stop a presidential assassination, would time travel allow you to make your wish come true? Can we use time travel
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CERN and the Higgs Boson

The Global Quest for the Building Blocks of Reality

de James Gillies ...

Narrado por Dennis Kleinman ...

Series series Hot Science
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4 hora 56 minutos

The Higgs boson is the rock star of fundamental particles, catapulting CERN, the laboratory where it was found, into global spotlight. But what is it, why does it matter, and what exactly is CERN? In the late 1940s, a handful of visionaries were working to steer Europe towards a more peaceful future through science, and CERN, the European particle physics laboratory, was duly born. James Gillies ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

The Higgs boson is the rock star of fundamental particles, catapulting CERN, the laboratory where it was found, into global spotlight. But what is it, why does it matter, and what exactly is CERN? In the late 1940s, a handful of visionaries were working to steer Europe towards a more peaceful future through science, and CERN, the European particle physics laboratory, was duly born. James Gillies
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Magnetism for Beginners: A Simple Introduction to the Invisible Force All Around Us

de Jonathan Weiss ...

Narrado por Jonathan Weiss ...

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1 horas 46 minutos

Uncover the popular science of invisible magnetic fields and master the everyday physics powering our modern world. Perfect for an educational commute or a relaxing afternoon of screen-free learning, this engaging audio journey transforms complex concepts into intuitive, equation-free mental images.Whether you are upgrading your listening routine with brain-boosting non-fiction or satisfying a ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Uncover the popular science of invisible magnetic fields and master the everyday physics powering our modern world. Perfect for an educational commute or a relaxing afternoon of screen-free learning, this engaging audio journey transforms complex concepts into intuitive, equation-free mental images.Whether you are upgrading your listening routine with brain-boosting non-fiction or satisfying a
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The Weather Detective

Rediscovering Nature's Secret Signs

de Peter Wohlleben ...

Narrado por Nicholas Guy Smith ...

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6 hora 11 minutos

The internationally bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees shows how we can decipher nature's secret signs by studying the weather.The internationally bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees shows how we can decipher nature's secret signs by studying the weather.In this first-ever English translation of The Weather Detective, Peter Wohlleben uses his long experience and deep love of ... Leer más

$15.00 USD

The internationally bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees shows how we can decipher nature's secret signs by studying the weather.The internationally bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees shows how we can decipher nature's secret signs by studying the weather.In this first-ever English translation of The Weather Detective, Peter Wohlleben uses his long experience and deep love of
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Physics of the Impossible

A Scientific Exploration into the World of Phasers, Force Fields, Teleportation,and Time Travel

de Michio Kaku ...

Narrado por Feodor Chin ...

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11 hora 49 minutos

A fascinating exploration of the science of the impossible—from death rays and force fields to invisibility cloaks—revealing to what extent such technologies might be achievable decades or millennia into the future.One hundred years ago, scientists would have said that lasers, televisions, and the atomic bomb were beyond the realm of physical possibility. In Physics of the Impossible, the renowned ... Leer más

$22.50 USD

A fascinating exploration of the science of the impossible—from death rays and force fields to invisibility cloaks—revealing to what extent such technologies might be achievable decades or millennia into the future.One hundred years ago, scientists would have said that lasers, televisions, and the atomic bomb were beyond the realm of physical possibility. In Physics of the Impossible, the renowned
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Crash Test Girl

An Unlikely Experiment in Using the Scientific Method to Answer Life’s Toughest Questions

de Kari Byron ...

Narrado por Kari Byron ...

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6 hora 26 minutos

Kari Byron—former host of the wildly popular, iconic cult classic MythBusters—shows how to crash test your way through life, no lab coat required.Kari Byron’s story hasn’t been a straight line. She started out as a broke artist living in San Francisco, writing poems on a crowded bus on the way to one of her three jobs. Many curve balls, unexpected twists, and yes, literal and figurative explosions ... Leer más

$23.99 USD

Kari Byron—former host of the wildly popular, iconic cult classic MythBusters—shows how to crash test your way through life, no lab coat required.Kari Byron’s story hasn’t been a straight line. She started out as a broke artist living in San Francisco, writing poems on a crowded bus on the way to one of her three jobs. Many curve balls, unexpected twists, and yes, literal and figurative explosions
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The Matter of Everything

How Curiosity, Physics, and Improbable Experiments Changed the World

de Suzie Sheehy ...

Narrado por Suzie Sheehy ...

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10 hora 48 minutos

**A surprising, fascinating journey through the experiments that not only unlocked the nature of matter and shaped our understanding of the cosmos but also forever changed the way we live within it"A book about the fundamental problems of physics written from a viewpoint I hadn’t come across before: that of the experimenter. A splendid idea, vividly carried out.” –Philip Pullman, best-selling ... Leer más

$20.00 USD

**A surprising, fascinating journey through the experiments that not only unlocked the nature of matter and shaped our understanding of the cosmos but also forever changed the way we live within it"A book about the fundamental problems of physics written from a viewpoint I hadn’t come across before: that of the experimenter. A splendid idea, vividly carried out.” –Philip Pullman, best-selling
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The Immortalists

Charles Lindbergh, Dr. Alexis Carrel, and Their Daring Quest to Live Forever

de David M. Friedman ...

Narrado por Todd McLaren ...

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11 hora 1 minutos

The Immortalists is the fascinating story of the friendship and extraordinary scientific collaboration of two prodigious men: Charles Lindbergh, once the most famous person in the world, and Dr. Alexis Carrel, the Nobel Prize winner regarded by many as the most brilliant surgeon who ever lived.Lindbergh and Carrel met not long after Lindbergh's "victory lap" around the world, which followed his ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

The Immortalists is the fascinating story of the friendship and extraordinary scientific collaboration of two prodigious men: Charles Lindbergh, once the most famous person in the world, and Dr. Alexis Carrel, the Nobel Prize winner regarded by many as the most brilliant surgeon who ever lived.Lindbergh and Carrel met not long after Lindbergh's "victory lap" around the world, which followed his
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Static Electricity for Beginners: A Beginner's Guide to the Sparks and Shocks of Everyday Life

de Daniel Mercer ...

Narrado por Daniel Mercer ...

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1 horas 48 minutos

Transform frustrating everyday shocks into a fascinating journey through the hidden physics of our modern world. Perfect for a curious morning commute or weekend tinkering, this accessible science audio explains the invisible forces behind clingy laundry and crackling sweaters. Satisfy your scientific curiosity without wading through dense formulas or complicated math.Step into an enlightening ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Transform frustrating everyday shocks into a fascinating journey through the hidden physics of our modern world. Perfect for a curious morning commute or weekend tinkering, this accessible science audio explains the invisible forces behind clingy laundry and crackling sweaters. Satisfy your scientific curiosity without wading through dense formulas or complicated math.Step into an enlightening
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The Eerie Silence

Renewing Our Search for Alien Intelligence

de Paul Davies ...

Narrado por George K. Wilson ...

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10 hora 9 minutos

Fifty years ago, a young astronomer named Frank Drake pointed a radio telescope at nearby stars in the hope of picking up a signal from an alien civilization. Thus began one of the boldest scientific projects in history, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). But after a half century of scanning the skies, astronomers have little to report but an eerie silence—eerie because many ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

Fifty years ago, a young astronomer named Frank Drake pointed a radio telescope at nearby stars in the hope of picking up a signal from an alien civilization. Thus began one of the boldest scientific projects in history, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). But after a half century of scanning the skies, astronomers have little to report but an eerie silence—eerie because many
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Psychedelic Apes

From parallel universes to atomic dinosaurs – the weirdest theories of science and history

de Alex Boese ...

Narrado por Jared Zeus ...

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9 hora 37 minutos

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Elephant's on Acid comes a collection of the wackiest theories from science and history.What if we’re living inside a black hole? What if we’ve already found extraterrestrial life? What if the dinosaurs died in a nuclear war? What if Jesus Christ was actually a mushroom?In Psychedelic Apes, bestselling author Alex Boese will delve into the curious ... Leer más

$13.41 USD

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Elephant's on Acid comes a collection of the wackiest theories from science and history.What if we’re living inside a black hole? What if we’ve already found extraterrestrial life? What if the dinosaurs died in a nuclear war? What if Jesus Christ was actually a mushroom?In Psychedelic Apes, bestselling author Alex Boese will delve into the curious
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Tools of the Trade: Crafting Your Creative Journey

"Master Your Craft! Discover powerful audio lessons for your creative journey."

de Alden Thornfield ...

Narrado por Nick Porter ...

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2 hora 13 minutos

"Tools of the Trade: Crafting Your Creative Journey"⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐Are you aiming to advance in your career and solidify your knowledge?Seeking a comprehensive guide that provides all necessary elements for your success?Your search ends here!This guide serves as your definitive companion for deepening your understanding, applying your skills, and engagin... ... Leer más

$5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

"Tools of the Trade: Crafting Your Creative Journey"⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐Are you aiming to advance in your career and solidify your knowledge?Seeking a comprehensive guide that provides all necessary elements for your success?Your search ends here!This guide serves as your definitive companion for deepening your understanding, applying your skills, and engagin...
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The Salmon Cannon and the Levitating Frog

And Other Serious Discoveries of Silly Science

de Carly Anne York ...

Narrado por Eileen Stevens ...

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6 hora 28 minutos

A brilliant new voice in science writing—"witty, whip-smart, truly one of our best" (Mary Roach)—shows why playfulness and curiosity are the key to scienceWhy would anyone research how elephants pee? Or study worms who tie themselves into a communal knot? Or quantify the squishability of a cockroach? It all sounds pointless, silly, or even disgusting.Maybe it is. But in The Salmon Cannon and the ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

A brilliant new voice in science writing—"witty, whip-smart, truly one of our best" (Mary Roach)—shows why playfulness and curiosity are the key to scienceWhy would anyone research how elephants pee? Or study worms who tie themselves into a communal knot? Or quantify the squishability of a cockroach? It all sounds pointless, silly, or even disgusting.Maybe it is. But in The Salmon Cannon and the
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The Youth Pill

Scientists at the Brink of an Anti-Aging Revolution

de David Stipp ...

Narrado por Sean Runnette ...

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10 hora 40 minutos

The promise of a longer life has captivated humans for centuries, even before the first person set out to find the Fountain of Youth. But promises of life extension have long reeked of snake oil, and despite our wishful thinking, most of us regard it as an impossible dream.In The Youth Pill, science writer David Stipp explores the history of efforts to slow aging, which have been plagued by fits ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

The promise of a longer life has captivated humans for centuries, even before the first person set out to find the Fountain of Youth. But promises of life extension have long reeked of snake oil, and despite our wishful thinking, most of us regard it as an impossible dream.In The Youth Pill, science writer David Stipp explores the history of efforts to slow aging, which have been plagued by fits
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