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Life is Inevitable

Death is just life, reshaped

de Eduardo Cruz Cabrera ...

Narrado por AI-generated male voice ...

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1 horas 49 minutos

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 ... Leer más

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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

de Jarle Breivik ...

Narrado por Jarle Breivik ...

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6 hora 30 minutos

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 ... Leer más

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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

de Lee Goldman ...

Narrado por Dan Woren ...

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11 hora 1 minutos

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 ... Leer más

$27.99 USD

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

de Nichola Raihani ...

Narrado por Nichola Raihani ...

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9 hora 41 minutos

**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 ... Leer más

$26.99 USD

**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

de Elizabeth Hennessy ...

Narrado por Donna Postel ...

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11 hora 38 minutos

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 ... Leer más

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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

de Stephen Jay Gould ...

Narrado por Jonathan Sleep ...

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17 hora 31 minutos

"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 ... Leer más

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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

de Daniel Forsyth ...

Narrado por Daniel Forsyth ...

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1 horas 52 minutos

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 ... Leer más

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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

de David Deamer, Wallace Kaufman ...

Narrado por Nancy Wu ...

Series series The Science and Fiction Series
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13 hora 32 minutos

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 ... Leer más

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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

de Paul Davies ...

Narrado por Nigel Patterson ...

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9 hora 13 minutos

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 ... Leer más

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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

de Gregory Forth ...

Narrado por Mike Cooper ...

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8 hora 59 minutos

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 ... Leer más

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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

de Ian Tattersall ...

Narrado por Brett Barry ...

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6 hora 49 minutos

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 ... Leer más

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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

de Ruth DeFries ...

Narrado por Pam Ward ...

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7 hora 15 minutos

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 ... Leer más

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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

de Introbooks Team ...

Narrado por Andrea Giordani ...

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42 minutos

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 ... Leer más

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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

de Mark A. Maslin ...

Narrado por Esh Alladi ...

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2 hora 2 minutos

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 ... Leer más

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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

de John H. Relethford ...

Narrado por Steven Menasche ...

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14 hora 11 minutos

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, ... Leer más

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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

de Michael Hargrove ...

Narrado por Michael Hargrove ...

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1 horas 50 minutos

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 ... Leer más

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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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Mother Nature Is Trying to Kill You

A Lively Tour Through the Dark Side of the Natural World

de Dan Riskin ...

Narrado por Dan Riskin ...

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5 hora 52 minutos

It may be a wonderful world, but as Dan Riskin explains, it's also a dangerous, disturbing, and disgusting one. At every turn, it seems, living things are trying to eat us, poison us, use our bodies as their homes, or have us spread their eggs. In Mother Nature Is Trying to Kill You, Riskin is our guide through the natural world at its most gloriously ruthless.Using the seven deadly sins as a road ... Leer más

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It may be a wonderful world, but as Dan Riskin explains, it's also a dangerous, disturbing, and disgusting one. At every turn, it seems, living things are trying to eat us, poison us, use our bodies as their homes, or have us spread their eggs. In Mother Nature Is Trying to Kill You, Riskin is our guide through the natural world at its most gloriously ruthless.Using the seven deadly sins as a road
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The Origin Of The Species

de Charles Darwin ...

Narrado por Geoffrey Giuliano, The Rebellion ...

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23 hora 4 minutos

The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin is one of the most important and revolutionary books ever written. First published in 1859, it transformed humanity’s understanding of the natural world by presenting Darwin’s theory of evolution through natural selection. Drawing upon years of observation, study, and evidence gathered from plants, animals, fossils, and geographical distribution, Darwin ... Leer más

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The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin is one of the most important and revolutionary books ever written. First published in 1859, it transformed humanity’s understanding of the natural world by presenting Darwin’s theory of evolution through natural selection. Drawing upon years of observation, study, and evidence gathered from plants, animals, fossils, and geographical distribution, Darwin
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Before the Dawn

Recovering the Lost History of Our Ancestors

de Nicholas Wade ...

Narrado por Alan Sklar ...

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12 hora 49 minutos

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 ... Leer más

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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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Seven Skeletons

The Evolution of the World's Most Famous Human Fossils

de Lydia Pyne ...

Narrado por Randye Kaye ...

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7 hora 49 minutos

Over the last century, the search for human ancestors has spanned four continents and resulted in the discovery of hundreds of fossils. While most of these discoveries live quietly in museums, there are a few that have become world-renowned celebrity personas. In Seven Skeletons, historian of science Lydia Pyne explores how seven such famous fossils of our ancestors have the social cachet they ... Leer más

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Over the last century, the search for human ancestors has spanned four continents and resulted in the discovery of hundreds of fossils. While most of these discoveries live quietly in museums, there are a few that have become world-renowned celebrity personas. In Seven Skeletons, historian of science Lydia Pyne explores how seven such famous fossils of our ancestors have the social cachet they
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The Tree of Life

Solving Science's Greatest Puzzle

de Max Telford ...

Narrado por Peter Noble ...

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11 hora 49 minutos

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 ... Leer más

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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

de ريتشارد دوكينز, ريتشارد دوكينز ...

Narrado por يامن عبد النور ...

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21 hora 33 minutos

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. ... Leer más

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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

de Wendy Williams ...

Narrado por Angela Brazil ...

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11 hora 41 minutos

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 ... Leer más

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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

de Wissen in Minuten ...

Narrado por Wissen in Minuten ...

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12 minutos

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, ... Leer más

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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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