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Life is Inevitable

Death is just life, reshaped

par Eduardo Cruz Cabrera ...

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1 heures 49 min

What if death weren’t the end—but merely a change of form?An intimate conversation about death, transformation… and the mystery of continued existence.This book doesn’t try to convert you with religion or overwhelm you with science. It’s a direct, warm, and deeply human reflection on what it truly means to die… and to keep on existing.From the mites that feed on your skin to the stars that shaped ... En savoir plus

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What if death weren’t the end—but merely a change of form?An intimate conversation about death, transformation… and the mystery of continued existence.This book doesn’t try to convert you with religion or overwhelm you with science. It’s a direct, warm, and deeply human reflection on what it truly means to die… and to keep on existing.From the mites that feed on your skin to the stars that shaped
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Making Sense of Cancer

From Its Evolutionary Origin to Its Societal Impact and the Ultimate Solution

par Jarle Breivik ...

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6 heure 30 min

Embark on a captivating journey that will fundamentally change how you see cancer—and perhaps life itself. Cancer is more than a disease. It is an integral part of who we are—complex biological and cultural beings with a limited life span. You will be surprised, challenged, and even amused by this eloquent synthesis of knowledge. Firmly rooted in science and the principles of evolution, this book ... En savoir plus

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Embark on a captivating journey that will fundamentally change how you see cancer—and perhaps life itself. Cancer is more than a disease. It is an integral part of who we are—complex biological and cultural beings with a limited life span. You will be surprised, challenged, and even amused by this eloquent synthesis of knowledge. Firmly rooted in science and the principles of evolution, this book
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Too Much of a Good Thing

How Four Key Survival Traits Are Now Killing Us

par Lee Goldman ...

Lu par Dan Woren ...

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11 heure 1 min

The dean of Columbia University's medical school explains why our bodies are out of sync with today's environment and how we can correct this to save our health.Over the past 200 years, human life-expectancy has approximately doubled. Yet we face soaring worldwide rates of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, mental illness, heart disease, and stroke. In his fascinating new book, Dr. Lee ... En savoir plus

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The dean of Columbia University's medical school explains why our bodies are out of sync with today's environment and how we can correct this to save our health.Over the past 200 years, human life-expectancy has approximately doubled. Yet we face soaring worldwide rates of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, mental illness, heart disease, and stroke. In his fascinating new book, Dr. Lee
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The Social Instinct

How Cooperation Shaped the World

par Nichola Raihani ...

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9 heure 41 min

**This program is read by the author.In the tradition of Richard Dawkins's The Selfish Gene, Nichola Raihani's The Social Instinct is a profound and engaging look at the hidden relationships underpinning human evolution, and why cooperation is key to our future survival.**"Enriching" —Publisher's WeeklyCooperation is the means by which life arose in the first place. It’s how we progressed through ... En savoir plus

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**This program is read by the author.In the tradition of Richard Dawkins's The Selfish Gene, Nichola Raihani's The Social Instinct is a profound and engaging look at the hidden relationships underpinning human evolution, and why cooperation is key to our future survival.**"Enriching" —Publisher's WeeklyCooperation is the means by which life arose in the first place. It’s how we progressed through
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On the Backs of Tortoises

Darwin, the Galapagos, and the Fate of an Evolutionary Eden

par Elizabeth Hennessy ...

Lu par Donna Postel ...

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11 heure 38 min

An insightful exploration of the iconic Galápagos tortoises, and how their fate is inextricably linked to our own in a rapidly changing world.The Galápagos archipelago is often viewed as a last foothold of pristine nature. For sixty years, conservationists have worked to restore this evolutionary Eden after centuries of exploitation at the hands of pirates, whalers, and island settlers. This book ... En savoir plus

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An insightful exploration of the iconic Galápagos tortoises, and how their fate is inextricably linked to our own in a rapidly changing world.The Galápagos archipelago is often viewed as a last foothold of pristine nature. For sixty years, conservationists have worked to restore this evolutionary Eden after centuries of exploitation at the hands of pirates, whalers, and island settlers. This book
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Bully for Brontosaurus

Reflections in Natural History

par Stephen Jay Gould ...

Lu par Jonathan Sleep ...

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17 heure 31 min

"Provocative and delightfully discursive essays on natural history . . . Gould is the Stan Musial of essay writing. He can work himself into a corkscrew of ideas and improbable allusions paragraph after paragraph and then, uncoiling, hit it with such power that his fans know they are experiencing the game of essay writing at its best." —John Noble Wilford, New York Times Book Review ... En savoir plus

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"Provocative and delightfully discursive essays on natural history . . . Gould is the Stan Musial of essay writing. He can work himself into a corkscrew of ideas and improbable allusions paragraph after paragraph and then, uncoiling, hit it with such power that his fans know they are experiencing the game of essay writing at its best." —John Noble Wilford, New York Times Book Review
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Charles Darwin Origin of Species Explained: A Modern Guide to Evolution, Natural Selection, and the Science of Life’s Diversity

par Daniel Forsyth ...

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1 heures 52 min

Demystify evolutionary biology and natural selection to transform how you view the breathtaking diversity of life. Whether you are enriching your daily commute or seeking intellectually stimulating lifelong learning, this accessible scientific history bridges a massive paradigm shift with modern discoveries. Experience the thrill of scientific breakthrough as a young beetle collector accidentally ... En savoir plus

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Demystify evolutionary biology and natural selection to transform how you view the breathtaking diversity of life. Whether you are enriching your daily commute or seeking intellectually stimulating lifelong learning, this accessible scientific history bridges a massive paradigm shift with modern discoveries. Experience the thrill of scientific breakthrough as a young beetle collector accidentally
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The Hunt for FOXP5

A Genomic Mystery Novel

par David Deamer, Wallace Kaufman ...

Lu par Nancy Wu ...

Collections series The Science and Fiction Series
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13 heure 32 min

Genetics professor Michelle Murphy loses her husband under mysterious circumstances and without warning, while their brilliant eight-year-old daughter Avalon, adopted in Kazakhstan, stubbornly believes she is a mutant.As if this were not enough she soon finds herself thrown into the middle of a quickly thickening plot, where the legacy of Genghis Khan meets the hunt for FOXP5, a genetic ... En savoir plus

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Genetics professor Michelle Murphy loses her husband under mysterious circumstances and without warning, while their brilliant eight-year-old daughter Avalon, adopted in Kazakhstan, stubbornly believes she is a mutant.As if this were not enough she soon finds herself thrown into the middle of a quickly thickening plot, where the legacy of Genghis Khan meets the hunt for FOXP5, a genetic
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The Demon in the Machine

How Hidden Webs of Information Are Solving the Mystery of Life

par Paul Davies ...

Lu par Nigel Patterson ...

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9 heure 13 min

What is life? For generations, scientists have struggled to make sense of this fundamental question, for life really does look like magic: even a humble bacterium accomplishes things so dazzling that no human engineer can match it. Huge advances in molecular biology over the past few decades have served only to deepen the mystery.In this penetrating and wide-ranging book, world-renowned physicist ... En savoir plus

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What is life? For generations, scientists have struggled to make sense of this fundamental question, for life really does look like magic: even a humble bacterium accomplishes things so dazzling that no human engineer can match it. Huge advances in molecular biology over the past few decades have served only to deepen the mystery.In this penetrating and wide-ranging book, world-renowned physicist
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Between Ape and Human

An Anthropologist on the Trail of a Hidden Hominoid

par Gregory Forth ...

Lu par Mike Cooper ...

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8 heure 59 min

While doing fieldwork on the remote Indonesian island of Flores, anthropologist Gregory Forth came across people talking about half-apelike, half-humanlike creatures that once lived in a cave on the slopes of a nearby volcano. Over the years he continued to record what locals had to say about these mystery hominoids while searching for ways to explain them as imaginary symbols of the wild or other ... En savoir plus

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While doing fieldwork on the remote Indonesian island of Flores, anthropologist Gregory Forth came across people talking about half-apelike, half-humanlike creatures that once lived in a cave on the slopes of a nearby volcano. Over the years he continued to record what locals had to say about these mystery hominoids while searching for ways to explain them as imaginary symbols of the wild or other
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Paleontology

A Brief History of Life

par Ian Tattersall ...

Lu par Brett Barry ...

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6 heure 49 min

Ian Tattersall, a highly esteemed figure in the fields of anthropology, archaeology, and paleontology, leads a fascinating tour of the history of life and the evolution of human beings.Starting at the very beginning, Tattersall examines patterns of change in the biosphere over time, and the correlations of biological events with physical changes in the Earth's environment. He introduces the ... En savoir plus

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Ian Tattersall, a highly esteemed figure in the fields of anthropology, archaeology, and paleontology, leads a fascinating tour of the history of life and the evolution of human beings.Starting at the very beginning, Tattersall examines patterns of change in the biosphere over time, and the correlations of biological events with physical changes in the Earth's environment. He introduces the
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The Big Ratchet

How Humanity Thrives in the Face of Natural Crisis

par Ruth DeFries ...

Lu par Pam Ward ...

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7 heure 15 min

The Big Ratchet is the story of the ratchets: the technologies and innovations, big and small, that propelled our species from hunters and gatherers on the savannahs of Africa to shoppers in the aisles of the supermarket.Our species long lived on the edge of starvation. Now we produce enough food for all 7 billion of us to eat nearly 3,000 calories every day. This is such an astonishing thing in ... En savoir plus

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The Big Ratchet is the story of the ratchets: the technologies and innovations, big and small, that propelled our species from hunters and gatherers on the savannahs of Africa to shoppers in the aisles of the supermarket.Our species long lived on the edge of starvation. Now we produce enough food for all 7 billion of us to eat nearly 3,000 calories every day. This is such an astonishing thing in
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Darwin and Theory of Evolution

par Introbooks Team ...

Lu par Andrea Giordani ...

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42 min

In a recent study in 2015 the scientists found remains of biotic life in a few historic rocks, Western Australia, which dated back to 4.1 billion years ago and on July, 2016 the scientists confirmed about 355 genes which were from LUCA of all the living organisms on Earth.Formation, change and loss of species through the evolutionary antiquity of life on Earth are validated by common sets of ... En savoir plus

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In a recent study in 2015 the scientists found remains of biotic life in a few historic rocks, Western Australia, which dated back to 4.1 billion years ago and on July, 2016 the scientists confirmed about 355 genes which were from LUCA of all the living organisms on Earth.Formation, change and loss of species through the evolutionary antiquity of life on Earth are validated by common sets of
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How To Save Our Planet

The Facts

par Mark A. Maslin ...

Lu par Esh Alladi ...

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2 heure 2 min

Brought to you by Penguin.How can we save our planet and survive the 21st century? How can you argue with deniers? How can we create positive change in the midst of the climate crisis?Professor Mark Maslin has the key facts that we need to protect our future.Global awareness of climate change is growing rapidly. Science has proven that our planet and species are facing a massive environmental ... En savoir plus

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Brought to you by Penguin.How can we save our planet and survive the 21st century? How can you argue with deniers? How can we create positive change in the midst of the climate crisis?Professor Mark Maslin has the key facts that we need to protect our future.Global awareness of climate change is growing rapidly. Science has proven that our planet and species are facing a massive environmental
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50 Great Myths of Human Evolution

Understanding Misconceptions about Our Origins

par John H. Relethford ...

Lu par Steven Menasche ...

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14 heure 11 min

50 Great Myths of Human Evolution uses common misconceptions to explore basic theory and research in human evolution and strengthen critical thinking skills for lay readers, listeners and students.Examines intriguing—yet widely misunderstood—topics, from general ideas about evolution and human origins to the evolution of modern humans and recent trends in the fieldDescribes what fossils, ... En savoir plus

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50 Great Myths of Human Evolution uses common misconceptions to explore basic theory and research in human evolution and strengthen critical thinking skills for lay readers, listeners and students.Examines intriguing—yet widely misunderstood—topics, from general ideas about evolution and human origins to the evolution of modern humans and recent trends in the fieldDescribes what fossils,
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Dogs: How the Wolf Became Humanity's Best Friend

par Michael Hargrove ...

Lu par Michael Hargrove ...

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1 heures 50 min

Discover the evolutionary science and ancient history that transformed wary Ice Age wolves into our most loyal friends. Perfect for your daily dog walk or a relaxing weekend listen, this awe-inspiring journey reveals how humans and wild predators learned to read each other. Experience the wondrous tale of two species whose fates became forever intertwined across shared prehistoric landscapes ... En savoir plus

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Discover the evolutionary science and ancient history that transformed wary Ice Age wolves into our most loyal friends. Perfect for your daily dog walk or a relaxing weekend listen, this awe-inspiring journey reveals how humans and wild predators learned to read each other. Experience the wondrous tale of two species whose fates became forever intertwined across shared prehistoric landscapes
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Before the Dawn

Recovering the Lost History of Our Ancestors

par Nicholas Wade ...

Lu par Alan Sklar ...

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12 heure 49 min

Based on a groundbreaking synthesis of recent scientific findings, critically acclaimed New York Times science reporter Nicholas Wade tells a bold and provocative new story of the history of our ancient ancestors and the evolution of human nature.Just in the last three years a flood of new scientific findings—driven by revelations discovered in the human genome—has provided compelling new answers ... En savoir plus

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Based on a groundbreaking synthesis of recent scientific findings, critically acclaimed New York Times science reporter Nicholas Wade tells a bold and provocative new story of the history of our ancient ancestors and the evolution of human nature.Just in the last three years a flood of new scientific findings—driven by revelations discovered in the human genome—has provided compelling new answers
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The Tree of Life

Solving Science's Greatest Puzzle

par Max Telford ...

Lu par Peter Noble ...

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11 heure 49 min

For centuries, scientists have chased the secrets of how life on our planet arose, how it assumed its dazzling diversity of forms, and how we humans are related to everything else on earth. With increasingly sophisticated genetic methods now bringing us ever closer to answers, leading evolutionary biologist Max Telford takes us inside one of science’s greatest quests. In the intellectually ... En savoir plus

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For centuries, scientists have chased the secrets of how life on our planet arose, how it assumed its dazzling diversity of forms, and how we humans are related to everything else on earth. With increasingly sophisticated genetic methods now bringing us ever closer to answers, leading evolutionary biologist Max Telford takes us inside one of science’s greatest quests. In the intellectually
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الجين الأناني

par ريتشارد دوكينز, ريتشارد دوكينز ...

Lu par يامن عبد النور ...

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21 heure 33 min

يرى مؤلّف هذا الكتاب أن مجتمع الإنسان المبني على قانون الجينات الأناني، من الممكن أن يكون منفراً ومزعجاً العيش فيه. ولسوء الحظّ، لن يؤدّي استنكارنا ذلك كلّه إلى تعديله. فلنحاول تعليم الكرم والغيْرية لأننا ولدنا أنانيين. ولنحاول أيضاً أن نفهم مخطّطات جيناتنا الأنانية، كي نستطيع إفساد خططها. ... En savoir plus

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يرى مؤلّف هذا الكتاب أن مجتمع الإنسان المبني على قانون الجينات الأناني، من الممكن أن يكون منفراً ومزعجاً العيش فيه. ولسوء الحظّ، لن يؤدّي استنكارنا ذلك كلّه إلى تعديله. فلنحاول تعليم الكرم والغيْرية لأننا ولدنا أنانيين. ولنحاول أيضاً أن نفهم مخطّطات جيناتنا الأنانية، كي نستطيع إفساد خططها.
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The Horse

The Epic History of Our Noble Companion

par Wendy Williams ...

Lu par Angela Brazil ...

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11 heure 41 min

Horses have a story to tell, one of resilience, sociability, and intelligence, and of partnership with human beings. In The Horse, journalist and equestrienne Wendy Williams brings that story brilliantly to life.Williams chronicles the 56-million-year journey of horses as she visits with experts around the world, exploring what our biological affinities and differences can tell us about the bond ... En savoir plus

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Horses have a story to tell, one of resilience, sociability, and intelligence, and of partnership with human beings. In The Horse, journalist and equestrienne Wendy Williams brings that story brilliantly to life.Williams chronicles the 56-million-year journey of horses as she visits with experts around the world, exploring what our biological affinities and differences can tell us about the bond
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So könnten Aliens wirklich aussehen

Warum Hollywood fast immer danebenliegt

par Wissen in Minuten ...

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12 min

Wie würden echte Aliens aussehen – wenn sie wirklich irgendwo da draußen existieren? Vergiss große grüne Menschen und Film-Klischees: Die spannendste Antwort kommt aus Biologie, Physik und Evolution.In diesem kurzen Hörbuch erkunden wir, welche Regeln das Leben formt: Schwerkraft, Atmosphäre, Temperatur, Energiequellen und Wettbewerb. Du erfährst, warum manche Körperformen wahrscheinlich sind, ... En savoir plus

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Wie würden echte Aliens aussehen – wenn sie wirklich irgendwo da draußen existieren? Vergiss große grüne Menschen und Film-Klischees: Die spannendste Antwort kommt aus Biologie, Physik und Evolution.In diesem kurzen Hörbuch erkunden wir, welche Regeln das Leben formt: Schwerkraft, Atmosphäre, Temperatur, Energiequellen und Wettbewerb. Du erfährst, warum manche Körperformen wahrscheinlich sind,
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The Edge of Evolution

The Search for the Limits of Darwinism

par Michael J. Behe ...

Lu par Patrick Lawlor ...

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10 heure 55 min

Michael J. Behe launched the intelligent design movement with his first book, Darwin's Black Box, by demonstrating that Darwinism could not account for the complexity of biochemistry. Now he takes a giant leap forward. In The Edge of Evolution, Behe uses astounding new findings from the genetics revolution to show that Darwinism is nowhere near as powerful as most people believe. Genetic analysis ... En savoir plus

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Michael J. Behe launched the intelligent design movement with his first book, Darwin's Black Box, by demonstrating that Darwinism could not account for the complexity of biochemistry. Now he takes a giant leap forward. In The Edge of Evolution, Behe uses astounding new findings from the genetics revolution to show that Darwinism is nowhere near as powerful as most people believe. Genetic analysis
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Homo antecessor

El nacimiento de una especie

par José María Bermúdez de Castro, José María Bermúdez de Castro, Eudald Carbonell, Eudald Carbonell ...

Lu par Santiago (Voz de IA) ...

Collections series Drakontos
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9 heure 7 min

Relato en primera persona del hallazgo que reescribió nuestra historia evolutiva, el descubrimiento de Homo antecessorHace tan solo tres décadas pocos podían imaginar que una especie humana hallada y nombrada en la península ibérica por científicos españoles tuviera el honor de formar parte de nuestra historia evolutiva. La especie Homo antecessor, cuyos restos fósiles fueron descubiertos en un ... En savoir plus

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Relato en primera persona del hallazgo que reescribió nuestra historia evolutiva, el descubrimiento de Homo antecessorHace tan solo tres décadas pocos podían imaginar que una especie humana hallada y nombrada en la península ibérica por científicos españoles tuviera el honor de formar parte de nuestra historia evolutiva. La especie Homo antecessor, cuyos restos fósiles fueron descubiertos en un
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Sex Machines

par Charles Muller, Peggy Sastre ...

Lu par Alan Cook ...

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3 heure 54 min

Is there a desire gene? Can love at first sight be reproduced in the laboratory? Why do celebrities multiply their partners? Can the genes for homosexuality be manipulated? Why does the size of a man's penis matter? What role does the face play in sexual success? Is frigidity hereditary? Can you judge your partner's fidelity by observing his brain? Will implants stimulate our orgasms? In 50 ... En savoir plus

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Is there a desire gene? Can love at first sight be reproduced in the laboratory? Why do celebrities multiply their partners? Can the genes for homosexuality be manipulated? Why does the size of a man's penis matter? What role does the face play in sexual success? Is frigidity hereditary? Can you judge your partner's fidelity by observing his brain? Will implants stimulate our orgasms? In 50
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