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Have you ever wondered why you look the way you do—why you might have your dad’s curly hair, your mom’s blue eyes, or your grandparent’s tall frame? Understanding Genetics: A Simple Look at DNA and Heredity takes listeners on a captivating journey inside the invisible world that defines who we are. Written in clear, engaging language, this book breaks down the complex science of DNA into an accessible and fascinating guide for curious minds of all ages.

In this classic work that continues to inspire its many fans, James Lovelock deftly explains his idea that life on Earth functions as a single organism. Written for the non-scientist, Gaia is a journey through time and space in search of evidence with which to support a new and radically different model of our planet. In contrast to conventional belief that living matter is passive in the face of threats to its existence, the book explores the hypothesis that the Earth's living matter - air, ocean, and land surfaces - forms a complex system that has the capacity to keep the Earth a fit place for life.

A NATIONAL BESTSELLER From bestselling author and beloved social media star Dr. Anthony Youn comes a revolutionary step-by-step guide to reversing the effects of aging at any stage in life Growing older is a blessing. But the slow decline and the loss of functionality associated with aging has...

In A Story of Us, they present this rich narrative and explain how the evolution of our genes relates to the evolution of our cultures. Newson and Richerson take listeners through seven stages of human evolution, beginning seven million years ago with the apes that were the ancestors of humans and today's chimps and bonobos. The story ends in the present day and offers a glimpse into the future.

What is life? Many scientists believe life can be reduced to ‘mechanistic’ factors, such as genes and information codes. Yet there is a growing army of scientists, philosophers and artists who reject this view. The gene metaphor is not only too simplistic but deeply misleading. If there is a way to reduce life to a single principle, that principle must acknowledge the creativity of life, turning genetic determinism on its head.

Well-known nature and conservation writer Ted Williams is an avid fisherman who has devoted many years to writing about the sport and advocating the preservation of bodies of water and species of fish. Here, he brings together his love of angling with his profound sense of responsibility for the environment.

From breasts and orgasms to periods, pregnancies, and menopause—A Brief History of the Female Body is a fascinating science book explaining the mysteries of the female body through an evolutionary lens.

“Read this book and discover sex again, but from a scientific perspective, and see why it evolved. It’s almost as much fun, and needs less energy.” — Peter Macinnis, author of 100 Discoveries: The Greatest Breakthroughs in History ""How Sex Works manages to inject science writing with...

Konrad Michel, a leading psychiatrist and acclaimed expert, draws on decades of experience to offer necessary new ways of understanding—and preventing—suicide. Michel shows that suicide is not just a consequence of mental illness, but an action related to a person’s life story. Drawing on hundreds of interviews with suicidal patients, he argues that suicide and suicide attempts occur when someone experiences extreme emotional pain that severely impairs the ability to think and act rationally.

Charles Hood is on a boat, wearing at least two life jackets as he scans the sky for seabirds and plumbs the depths of his—and our—relationship with the vast Pacific Ocean. Winner of the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year for his collection of essays A Salad Only the Devil Would Eat: The Joys of Ugly Nature, Hood now brings his irrepressible curiosity to the lives of petrels, frigate birds, sea snakes, and flying fish.

Hyperthyroidism is a term that simply means a person has developed an overactive thyroid gland. The metabolism of a person with hyperthyroidism is sped up from too much thyroid hormone in their system, so that everything in the body is running at overdrive. When this happens, the person will experience hyperthyroid symptoms. The vast majority of people with hyperthyroidism (95%) experience Graves' disease as the cause.

Mitral Valve Prolapse is a heart murmur found commonly in the general public and can cause heart palpitations, orthostatic hypotension (dizziness upon standing), other symptoms of an imbalanced nervous system and anxiety/panic symptoms. Medical Research studies have found it to be even more common in thyroid disease patients, especially those with autoimmune types of thyroid disorders. It is also believed to be about five times more common in females than in males.

At present people perceive the world full of many calamities and above all with much uncertainty. This is due to the worrying deterioration of society, economy, and security. The future of people, as well as that of humanity itself, is not so clear. This, of course, can undermine the desire to stay ahead, because some think that there is not much that can be done to improve the situation.

Bienvenue sur Des Habits Et Vous, le podcast qui effeuille les looks des artistes et autres créatifs pour mettre à nu leur vision du monde. Moi c’est Samia Bouhjar et d’aussi loin que je me souvienne, j’ai toujours aimé observer les gens et leurs habits. Styliste et Directrice Artistique depuis bientôt 15 ans, toutes ces heures passées à observer et créer autour du vêtement, m’ont donné l’envie d’inviter des artistes et des créatifs tels que Marie Guerin, Elvis Pompilio et bien d'autres, à venir dévoiler les histoires et les idées cachées derrière leurs choix ...

Want ACTUAL direction on how you can level up your physical looks? Glow Up is the place for scientific discussions on different beautification, surgical, non-surgical and general lifestyle advice given all over the internet to find out the good, bad and ugly of looksmaxing, facial aesthetics and self-improvement advice. Co-host | JCtheCatalyst Get more aesthetics content at qoves.com/resources Follow QOVES Studio on Youtube Follow cohost @JCtheCatalyst on Tiktok

Why Listen to "Inside Out: A&P Explained"? Dive into the fascinating world of anatomy and physiology with clear, engaging explanations that connect science to everyday life. Perfect for students, educators, and curious minds, this podcast breaks down complex concepts into easy-to-digest episodes—making learning A&P simple, practical, and fun! 🩺 "From the inside out—because understanding the body is more than skin deep!"

Host Luke Barrett sits down with guests to discuss topics such as Wildland Firefighting, Forest Service, Montana, home brewed beer, hockey, fishing, hunting, outdoor recreation, mental health, and mindfulness.

Mushroom picking is an incredible hobby. You’re out in the open, enjoying nature and the fresh air, and you’re bringing home something that will have a fantastic impact on your health. Don’t let the fear of the unknown stop you - if you follow the rules closely and always play it safe, you’re in no danger whatsoever. Mushrooms are just like every other type of life on Earth - there are good guys and there are bad guys. All you need to know is how to tell one from the other. And that’s precisely what this guide will help you to do.

The HONEST guide to medical school, featuring real students from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine–skip this show if you’d rather not know (and hate laughter)!