Showing results for "Air" in Biological Sciences

David Attenborough reads his own bestselling memoir 'An enthralling autobiography from one of the linchpins of television' Good Book Guide David Attenborough is the acknowledged voice of nature, loved and revered worldwide for his groundbreaking wildlife documentaries. Over the course of his...

"An extraordinary history of the perils and promise of every breath we take" James Nestor, New York Times bestselling author of Breath "Another brilliant work from one of the very best science writers, Air-Borne will leave you agog at the incredible world that floats unseen around us" Ed Yong...

What if we don't need 'miracle technologies' to solve the climate problem? What if the technologies we need are already available? And what if we can use those existing technologies to ensure reliable electricity, heat supplies, and energy security?

Shortlisted for the 2023 Highland Book Prize ‘Joyful and mindful, a powerful argument for being still and listening’ Sunday Times A book about birds, birdsong and the countryside they inhabit, from the critically acclaimed author of Raptor. In Wild Air, James Macdonald Lockhart sets out to...

The Guardian's Best Science Book of 2017: the fascinating science and history of the air we breathe. It's invisible. It's ever-present. Without it, you would die in minutes. And it has an epic story to tell. In Caesar's Last Breath, New York Times bestselling author Sam Kean takes us on a...

The four elements are the pillars that uphold the manifest world and anchor spirit to matter. They are associated with a wide range of spiritual entities, from small elementals to divine beings. This book explores the consciousness of the elements, which provides a system of understanding that supports most of the magic of the West and paganism. The use of the elements in a wide range of systems and practices will be examined. Much has been written about the four elements already; this book offers new teachings for newcomers and long-time practitioners alike.

In this searing, honest account of how he came to terms with his destructive habits and changed his relationship with his own body, Alex Lockwood - writer, educator, and activist working in the fields of literature, creative writing, media, and the environment - critically explores the relationship of the body to animal activism.

"An extraordinary history of the perils and promise of every breath we take" James Nestor, New York Times bestselling author of Breath "Another brilliant work from one of the very best science writers, Air-Borne will leave you agog at the incredible world that floats unseen around us" Ed Yong...

Diabetes Care "On Air" is the monthly podcast of the American Diabetes Association's premier clinical research journal, Diabetes Care. In each episode, co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, interview key authors of editor-selected feature articles and discuss the latest research presented in Diabetes Care. The podcast is intended for diabetes researchers and specialists, endocrinologists, and other health care professionals. Join Alice and Mike as they explore the latest high-impact research and information on diabetes care, treatment, and prevention. To learn more ...

An extraordinary, strange, and startlingly beautiful exploration of smell, the least understood of our five senses The nose on your face is the Buckingham Palace Guard of your body, the matre d' of all taste, as well as the seducer of your imagination, and memory—and Jude Stewart has charmed...

A complete guide to Friluftsliv, the Nordic secret to unplugging and connecting more deeply with nature. In The Open-Air Life, Swedish-American writer Linda McGurk introduces readers to a wide array of Nordic customs and practices that focus on slowing down and spending more and more of ones’...

Welcome to "Air Trust," where the gripping themes of power, control, and societal struggle take center stage. This podcast invites listeners into a world where the manipulation of essential resources becomes a tool for domination, exploring the profound implications of wealth and greed on humanity's future. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that delves into dystopian narratives, moral dilemmas, and the fight against tyranny, all anchored by the precarious nature of our most vital resource: air. As characters grapple with the consequences of unchecked ambition and the struggle for ...

One of Smithsonian Magazine's Ten Best Science Books of 2025 The fascinating, untold story of the air we breathe, the hidden life it contains, and invisible dangers that can turn the world upside down Every day we draw in two thousand gallons of air—and thousands of living things. From the...

Sir Richard Owen coined the term "dinosaur" ("Terrible Reptile" or "Fearfully Great Reptile") in the 19th century. When Harry G. Seeley, a student of law at that time, attended a lecture on flying reptiles, his interest in paleontology was piqued, and he pursued paleontology for the remainder of his life. He determined that dinosaurs could be divided into two groups, the lizard-hipped dinosaurs and the bird-hipped dinosaurs. He is also credited with characterizing flying dinosaurs as warm-blooded active flyers rather than cold-blooded passive gliders. His popular book on the flying dinosaurs, ...

Empowering fishing communities to protect the ocean we love. Fish ON AIR is the podcast by Fish On, an ocean conservation organization that advocates for a healthier, more abundant ocean so that we can all Fish On. This show will cover science and policy topics relevant to anglers, spearfishers and ocean lovers in California and beyond.

Devoted to cool professionals with cool ideas for a planet full of hot air. Together, we bring forward interesting knowledge and ideas about how our health, climate change and environmental issues are all related & what we can do to make our world a “cooler”, healthier place.

Was tut sich in medizinischer Forschung und Krankenversorgung am traditionsreichsten Medizin-Campus Deutschlands, dem Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg (UKHD) und seiner Medizinischen Fakultät? Heidelberg Medizin on Air gewährt Einblicke in spannende Themen aus dem gesamten Medizinspektrum: Welche Pflege benötigen Frühgeborene auf der Intensivstation? Wie bereiten sich Kinderherzchirurgen auf ihre Eingriffe vor? Wie lassen sich Spenderlebern dank Hightech-Geräten vor Schäden bewahren?Heidelberg Medizin on Air berichtet regelmäßig über medizinische Innovationen, Hightech in der ...

Entdecke „MS Begleiter on air – der Podcast für Menschen mit Multipler Sklerose“. Unter dem Motto „Unterstützung für jeden Tag“ bieten wir fundierte Informationen, inspirierende Geschichten aus dem Leben von Menschen mit MS und praktische Alltagstipps, die Dir Kraft und Mut geben. Gemeinsam mit Moderatorin Leandra Fili und unseren vielfältigen Gästen – darunter Ärzt*innen, Patient*innen und weitere Expert*innen – tauchen wir in die faszinierende Welt der Wissenschaft ein, teilen wertvolle Erfahrungen von Menschen mit MS und sprechen über die Herausforderungen und ...

Benvenuti a PhD On Air! Neuroscienze in Ricerca: il podcast che racconta la scienza attraverso la voce di chi la vive ogni giorno. In questa prima stagione dedicata alle Neuroscienze, otto giovani ricercatrici e ricercatori del Dottorato in Neuroscienze del DINOGMI*, Università di Genova, ci accompagnano in un viaggio tra neuroscienze cliniche, riabilitazione, tecnologie innovative, imaging avanzato e medicina traslazionale. Ogni episodio parte da una domanda semplice, ma profonda: come nasce una scoperta scientifica? Che cosa succede nei laboratori, negli ambulatori e nei centri di ricerca ...

Master wildlife observation and explore the ecology of ancient aerial hunters during your next relaxing outdoor walk. These graceful insects have witnessed ages rise and fall, yet they remain approachable and easy to identify if you know where to look. Perfect for a calming commute or a quiet...