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THE UNUPGRADED MIND

Humanity commands god-like technology with a Stone-Age brain

de Benjamin Katz ...

This is not another book about understanding humanity. It is a confrontation with its failure. We live in an age of deafening noise, inflated identities, and endless self-importance—yet beneath the surface, something far more dangerous unfolds: a species equipped with immense power, but governed by an unupgraded mind. The result is not progress, but a slow, intelligent drift toward regression. In ... Leer más

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This is not another book about understanding humanity. It is a confrontation with its failure. We live in an age of deafening noise, inflated identities, and endless self-importance—yet beneath the surface, something far more dangerous unfolds: a species equipped with immense power, but governed by an unupgraded mind. The result is not progress, but a slow, intelligent drift toward regression. In
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Starbound Aborigines

de David C. Sterling ...

HAVE YOU EVER FELT LIKE AN OUTSIDER ON YOUR OWN PLANET?We call Earth the "cradle of humanity." But why is this cradle so hostile to us? Why does Earth's gravity destroy our spines, why does the sun burn our skin, and why are our infants the most vulnerable in all of nature? No other species is as poorly adapted to this world as we are."STARBOUND ABORIGINES" is a manifesto for a species with ... Leer más

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HAVE YOU EVER FELT LIKE AN OUTSIDER ON YOUR OWN PLANET?We call Earth the "cradle of humanity." But why is this cradle so hostile to us? Why does Earth's gravity destroy our spines, why does the sun burn our skin, and why are our infants the most vulnerable in all of nature? No other species is as poorly adapted to this world as we are."STARBOUND ABORIGINES" is a manifesto for a species with
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Quantitative Genetics in the Wild

Edición de Anne Charmantier, Dany Garant, Loeske E. B. Kruuk ...

Although the field of quantitative genetics - the study of the genetic basis of variation in quantitative characteristics such as body size, or reproductive success - is almost 100 years old, its application to the study of evolutionary processes in wild populations has expanded greatly over the last few decades. During this time, the use of 'wild quantitative genetics' has provided insights into ... Leer más

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Although the field of quantitative genetics - the study of the genetic basis of variation in quantitative characteristics such as body size, or reproductive success - is almost 100 years old, its application to the study of evolutionary processes in wild populations has expanded greatly over the last few decades. During this time, the use of 'wild quantitative genetics' has provided insights into
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Arternes oprindelse

de Charles Darwin ...

Traducido por J.P. Jacobsen ...

Charles Darwins bog "Arternes Oprindelse" fra 1859 betragtes endnu den dag i dag som det vigtigste bidrag til biologien nogensinde. Bogen, der bygger på en lang række af Charles Darwins egne opdagelser under hans rejse med HMS Beagle, fremsætter teorien om, at alle organismer er udviklet gennem naturlig selektion. Darwins evolutionsteori skabte stor debat og røre, da den udfordrede både datidens ... Leer más

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Charles Darwins bog "Arternes Oprindelse" fra 1859 betragtes endnu den dag i dag som det vigtigste bidrag til biologien nogensinde. Bogen, der bygger på en lang række af Charles Darwins egne opdagelser under hans rejse med HMS Beagle, fremsætter teorien om, at alle organismer er udviklet gennem naturlig selektion. Darwins evolutionsteori skabte stor debat og røre, da den udfordrede både datidens
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No More Monkey Business: Evolution In Crisis

de Kevin Simington ...

"No More Monkey Business" is a stunning, up-to-date exposé of a theory that is in deep crisis. It presents a comprehensive examination of the overwhelming scientific evidence that now directly contradicts the theory of evolution, and it documents the complete abandonment of the theory by a growing number of the world's leading scientists. Aimed at the intelligent layperson, written with wit, and ... Leer más

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"No More Monkey Business" is a stunning, up-to-date exposé of a theory that is in deep crisis. It presents a comprehensive examination of the overwhelming scientific evidence that now directly contradicts the theory of evolution, and it documents the complete abandonment of the theory by a growing number of the world's leading scientists. Aimed at the intelligent layperson, written with wit, and
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Deep-Sea Fishes

Biology, Diversity, Ecology and Fisheries

de Imants G. Priede ...

The technological advances of the last twenty years have brought huge advances in our understanding of the deep sea and of the species inhabiting this elusive and fascinating environment. Synthesising the very latest research and discoveries, this is a comprehensive and much-needed account of deep-sea fishes. Priede examines all aspects of this incredibly diverse group of animals, reviewing almost ... Leer más

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The technological advances of the last twenty years have brought huge advances in our understanding of the deep sea and of the species inhabiting this elusive and fascinating environment. Synthesising the very latest research and discoveries, this is a comprehensive and much-needed account of deep-sea fishes. Priede examines all aspects of this incredibly diverse group of animals, reviewing almost
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The Key to survival

de José ...

This book intentionally highlights the positive aspects of life on Earth—not out of naivety, but from clear-sighted awareness. The planet we call home is extraordinary in its biodiversity, regenerative abilities, and fragile, intricate beauty. It has an incredible capacity to heal, provided the wounds we inflict stop multiplying. Like a scar that slowly closes over time, ecosystems can recover—if ... Leer más

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This book intentionally highlights the positive aspects of life on Earth—not out of naivety, but from clear-sighted awareness. The planet we call home is extraordinary in its biodiversity, regenerative abilities, and fragile, intricate beauty. It has an incredible capacity to heal, provided the wounds we inflict stop multiplying. Like a scar that slowly closes over time, ecosystems can recover—if
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Altern: Biologie und Chancen

Alter und Altern individuell, kollektiv und die Folgen

Edición de Anthony D. Ho, Thomas W. Holstein, Heinz Häfner ...

Series series Medicine (German Language)
Dies ist ein Open Access Buch. Wir haben immer mehr Alte, immer weniger Kinder. Dank wissenschaftlicher Fortschritte verlängert sich die Lebenserwartung ständig. Erkenntnisse aus der Naturwissenschaft in der post-genomischen Ära deuten darauf, dass diese Entwicklung trotz der Zunahme altersassoziierter Krankheiten und Behinderungen noch nicht am Ende angekommen ist. Droht diese Flut von Alten, ... Leer más

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Dies ist ein Open Access Buch. Wir haben immer mehr Alte, immer weniger Kinder. Dank wissenschaftlicher Fortschritte verlängert sich die Lebenserwartung ständig. Erkenntnisse aus der Naturwissenschaft in der post-genomischen Ära deuten darauf, dass diese Entwicklung trotz der Zunahme altersassoziierter Krankheiten und Behinderungen noch nicht am Ende angekommen ist. Droht diese Flut von Alten,
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Der dritte Schimpanse

Evolution und Zukunft des Menschen

de Jared Diamond ...

Wie sich der Mensch innerhalb kurzer Zeit von einer Säugetierart unter vielen zu einem Eroberer der Welt aufschwang; und wie wir die Fähigkeit erwarben, all jenen Fortschritt über Nacht auszulöschen.In diesem mehrfach ausgezeichneten Buch erklärt Jared Diamond den Menschen und seine Fähigkeiten aus seiner Abstammung als ›dritter Schimpanse‹. ... Leer más

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Wie sich der Mensch innerhalb kurzer Zeit von einer Säugetierart unter vielen zu einem Eroberer der Welt aufschwang; und wie wir die Fähigkeit erwarben, all jenen Fortschritt über Nacht auszulöschen.In diesem mehrfach ausgezeichneten Buch erklärt Jared Diamond den Menschen und seine Fähigkeiten aus seiner Abstammung als ›dritter Schimpanse‹.
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The Dawn Angiosperms

Uncovering the Origin of Flowering Plants

de Xin Wang ...

Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
This book discusses the controversial and conflicting hypotheses on the origin of angiosperms, which was generally assumed to be restricted to the Cretaceous and later ages. Since publishing the first edition of “The Dawn of Angiosperms” in 2010, several important advances have been made in this field of science, namely 1) the discovery of new fossil angiosperms from the Jurassic; 2) European ... Leer más

$143.99 USD

This book discusses the controversial and conflicting hypotheses on the origin of angiosperms, which was generally assumed to be restricted to the Cretaceous and later ages. Since publishing the first edition of “The Dawn of Angiosperms” in 2010, several important advances have been made in this field of science, namely 1) the discovery of new fossil angiosperms from the Jurassic; 2) European
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Understanding the Tree of Life

de Kevin Omland ...

Series series Understanding Life
Challenge outdated views of evolution and embrace a clearer understanding of life's incredible diversity with this enlightening exploration of evolutionary trees. Far from being a linear ladder of progress, evolution is a vast, branching tree where all species-humans included-are evolutionary cousins, not ancestors or descendants. Every organism alive today shares the same 3.5 billion years of ... Leer más

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Challenge outdated views of evolution and embrace a clearer understanding of life's incredible diversity with this enlightening exploration of evolutionary trees. Far from being a linear ladder of progress, evolution is a vast, branching tree where all species-humans included-are evolutionary cousins, not ancestors or descendants. Every organism alive today shares the same 3.5 billion years of
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Darwin y la evolución por selección natural. Una introducción

de Rosaura Ruiz Gutiérrez, Ma. Cristina Hernández Rodríguez, Ricardo Noguera Solano ...

¿Por qué hay tantas especies en el mundo? ¿Cómo logran los pingüinos sobrevivir en el frío extremo? ¿Por qué los mamuts y los dinosaurios ya no existen? ¿Y qué significa realmente que somos parientes de los monos? Este libro te ofrece respuestas claras y científicas a estas y otras preguntas sobre la evolución de los seres vivos. A través de tres capítulos, descubrirás cómo las especies se adaptan ... Leer más

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¿Por qué hay tantas especies en el mundo? ¿Cómo logran los pingüinos sobrevivir en el frío extremo? ¿Por qué los mamuts y los dinosaurios ya no existen? ¿Y qué significa realmente que somos parientes de los monos? Este libro te ofrece respuestas claras y científicas a estas y otras preguntas sobre la evolución de los seres vivos. A través de tres capítulos, descubrirás cómo las especies se adaptan
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Studies in Oat Evolution

A Man's Life with Avena

de Gideon Ladizinsky ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
The book is based on the author's life time experience in exploring and researching the genus Avena. It describes some great events in oat research and minor stories along the way. It will be of interest and value to all those working with oats and to students and scientists of crop evolution, including those dealing with collecting and conserving wild genetic resources.A first part deals with the ... Leer más

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The book is based on the author's life time experience in exploring and researching the genus Avena. It describes some great events in oat research and minor stories along the way. It will be of interest and value to all those working with oats and to students and scientists of crop evolution, including those dealing with collecting and conserving wild genetic resources.A first part deals with the
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Darwin's Pictures: Views of Evolutionary Theory, 1837-1874

de Julia Voss, Lori Lantz ...

$36.99 USD
Drunk Flies and Stoned Dolphins

A Trip Through the World of Animal Intoxication

de One R. Pagan ...

From the cup of coffee that jumpstarts the day to dangerously addictive drugs, the recreational use of plants with psychoactive properties has a long history among humans.But, as with many things, it turns out that other animals got there first.From parrots to primates, consuming medicinal chemicals is an instinctive behavior that helps countless organisms fight infection and treat disease. But ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

From the cup of coffee that jumpstarts the day to dangerously addictive drugs, the recreational use of plants with psychoactive properties has a long history among humans.But, as with many things, it turns out that other animals got there first.From parrots to primates, consuming medicinal chemicals is an instinctive behavior that helps countless organisms fight infection and treat disease. But
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Bioactive Compounds Extraction from Marine Resources and Wastes

Edición de J. Basilio Heredia, Erick Paul Gutiérrez-Grijalva, Luis Angel Cabanillas-Bojórquez ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book provides information about the principal biotechnological strategies (enzyme-assisted extraction, liquid fermentation, and solid-state fermentation) used for the bioactive compounds (bioactive peptides, carotenoids, phenolic acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals, among others) extraction from the marine resource (marine animals, microalgae, seaweed, among others) and ... Leer más

$224.99 USD

This book provides information about the principal biotechnological strategies (enzyme-assisted extraction, liquid fermentation, and solid-state fermentation) used for the bioactive compounds (bioactive peptides, carotenoids, phenolic acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals, among others) extraction from the marine resource (marine animals, microalgae, seaweed, among others) and
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AMERICAN LION

The True Story of Panthera Leo Atrox, North America's Largest Prehistoric Predator and Its Mysterious Extinction

de Joseph V. Lilly ...

American Lion: The True Story of Panthera Leo Atrox, North America's Largest Prehistoric Predator and Its Mysterious ExtinctionIt ruled an entire continent for thousands of years. It was larger than any lion alive today, faster than most predators of its era, and feared by everything that shared the ancient North American landscape with it. And then, without a single witness, without a clear ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

American Lion: The True Story of Panthera Leo Atrox, North America's Largest Prehistoric Predator and Its Mysterious ExtinctionIt ruled an entire continent for thousands of years. It was larger than any lion alive today, faster than most predators of its era, and feared by everything that shared the ancient North American landscape with it. And then, without a single witness, without a clear
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L’origine dell’uomo secondo la teoria dell’evoluzione

de Cesare Enrico Aroldi ...

CAPITOLO I. – LE BASI DELLA TEORIA.La dottrina dell’origine dell’uomo si riattacca alla dottrina più generale dell’origine delle specie. – La vecchia storia dell’immutabilità delle specie aveva il suo precedente teologico nella falsa idea del piano prestabilito. – Metodo darwiniano. – Variazioni osservate e ottenute nelle specie domestiche. – Esempî. – Conseguenze che ne trasse Darwin. – Il libro ... Leer más

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CAPITOLO I. – LE BASI DELLA TEORIA.La dottrina dell’origine dell’uomo si riattacca alla dottrina più generale dell’origine delle specie. – La vecchia storia dell’immutabilità delle specie aveva il suo precedente teologico nella falsa idea del piano prestabilito. – Metodo darwiniano. – Variazioni osservate e ottenute nelle specie domestiche. – Esempî. – Conseguenze che ne trasse Darwin. – Il libro
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Evolutionary History in Theological Perspective

Exploring the Scientific Story of the Cosmos

de Mario Anthony Russo ...

Evolutionary History in Theological Perspective: Exploring the Scientific Story of the Cosmos develops a new theological interpretation of evolutionary history. Exploring both secular and theological interpretations of evolutionary history, this new interpretation hinges on the similarities between individual redemption and the eschatological story of cosmic redemption as mediated by the Holy ... Leer más

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Evolutionary History in Theological Perspective: Exploring the Scientific Story of the Cosmos develops a new theological interpretation of evolutionary history. Exploring both secular and theological interpretations of evolutionary history, this new interpretation hinges on the similarities between individual redemption and the eschatological story of cosmic redemption as mediated by the Holy
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L’évolution, de l’univers aux sociétés

Objets et concepts

de Muriel Gargaud, Guillaume Lecointre ...

Series series Sciences et philosophie
Quelle est la pertinence de la théorie de l'évolution hors du domain des entités vivantes ?Peut-on parler d’«évolution» pour l’univers, les étoiles, les planètes, notre Terre et sa biosphère, les sociétés ? Ces objets si disparates sont-ils redevables de descriptions et d’explications en termes d’évolution ? Si ce vocable désigne aujourd’hui la théorie générale de la biologie (il y a à la fois une ... Leer más

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Quelle est la pertinence de la théorie de l'évolution hors du domain des entités vivantes ?Peut-on parler d’«évolution» pour l’univers, les étoiles, les planètes, notre Terre et sa biosphère, les sociétés ? Ces objets si disparates sont-ils redevables de descriptions et d’explications en termes d’évolution ? Si ce vocable désigne aujourd’hui la théorie générale de la biologie (il y a à la fois une
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Lamarck, the Founder of Evolution

His Life and Work

de A. S. Packard ...

In "Lamarck, the Founder of Evolution," A. S. Packard presents a compelling reevaluation of Jean-Baptiste Lamarck's contributions to evolutionary biology. Packard delves into Lamarck's theories, particularly his ideas on the inheritance of acquired characteristics, situating them within the rich tapestry of 19th-century scientific discourse. The text employs a scholarly yet accessible literary ... Leer más

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In "Lamarck, the Founder of Evolution," A. S. Packard presents a compelling reevaluation of Jean-Baptiste Lamarck's contributions to evolutionary biology. Packard delves into Lamarck's theories, particularly his ideas on the inheritance of acquired characteristics, situating them within the rich tapestry of 19th-century scientific discourse. The text employs a scholarly yet accessible literary
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Meaningful Information

The Bridge Between Biology, Brain, and Behavior

de Anthony Reading ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
The book introduces a radically new way of thinking about information and the important role it plays in living systems. It opens up new avenues for exploring how cells and organisms change and adapt, since the ability to detect and respond to meaningful information is the key that enables them to receive their genetic heritage, regulate their internal milieu, and respond to changes in their ... Leer más

$49.49 USD

The book introduces a radically new way of thinking about information and the important role it plays in living systems. It opens up new avenues for exploring how cells and organisms change and adapt, since the ability to detect and respond to meaningful information is the key that enables them to receive their genetic heritage, regulate their internal milieu, and respond to changes in their
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Fundamentos II

Pseudo-conflictos entre Ciencia y Fe

de Sergio Eduardo Bruno ...

En “Fundamentos (para personas que quieren creer)”, Sergio E. Bruno nos aproximó a las preguntas y cuestionamientos que habitualmente suelen constituir un obstáculo para el acto de fe.En este segundo volumen se dedica al análisis exhaustivo de una serie de problemas que históricamente han generado conflicto entre el pensamiento científico y la mentalidad creyente: ¿Creación o ‘Big Bang’?; ... Leer más

$6.99 USD

En “Fundamentos (para personas que quieren creer)”, Sergio E. Bruno nos aproximó a las preguntas y cuestionamientos que habitualmente suelen constituir un obstáculo para el acto de fe.En este segundo volumen se dedica al análisis exhaustivo de una serie de problemas que históricamente han generado conflicto entre el pensamiento científico y la mentalidad creyente: ¿Creación o ‘Big Bang’?;
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Im Fokus: Paläontologie

Spurensuche in der Urzeit

de Nadja Podbregar, Dieter Lohmann ...

Series series Life Science and Basic Disciplines (German Language)
Warum gibt es keine Mammuts mehr? Wen jagte der Tyrannosaurus rex? Und war der Neandertaler wirklich eine Sackgasse der Evolution? Um diese Fragen zu beantworten, müsste man eigentlich zurück in die Urzeit reisen können. Doch den Paläontologen gelingt es heute dank modernster Methoden auch ohne Zeitmaschine, aus fossilen Knochen, Pflanzenrelikten, aber auch Resten urzeitlicher DNA faszinierende ... Leer más

$18.99 USD

Warum gibt es keine Mammuts mehr? Wen jagte der Tyrannosaurus rex? Und war der Neandertaler wirklich eine Sackgasse der Evolution? Um diese Fragen zu beantworten, müsste man eigentlich zurück in die Urzeit reisen können. Doch den Paläontologen gelingt es heute dank modernster Methoden auch ohne Zeitmaschine, aus fossilen Knochen, Pflanzenrelikten, aber auch Resten urzeitlicher DNA faszinierende
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