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Quanta and Fields

The Biggest Ideas in the Universe

de Sean Carroll ...

Narrado por Sean Carroll ...

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9 hora 49 minutos

Quanta and Fields, the second book of Sean Carroll’s already internationally acclaimed series The Biggest Ideas in the Universe, is an adventure into the bare stuff of reality.Sean Carroll is creating a profoundly new approach to sharing physics with a broad audience, one that goes beyond analogies to show how physicists really think. He cuts to the bare mathematical essence of our most profound ... Leer más

$20.00 USD

Quanta and Fields, the second book of Sean Carroll’s already internationally acclaimed series The Biggest Ideas in the Universe, is an adventure into the bare stuff of reality.Sean Carroll is creating a profoundly new approach to sharing physics with a broad audience, one that goes beyond analogies to show how physicists really think. He cuts to the bare mathematical essence of our most profound
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Atomic Accidents

A History of Nuclear Meltdowns and Disasters; From the Ozark Mountains to Fukushima

de James Mahaffey ...

Narrado por Tom Weiner ...

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15 hora 54 minutos

A gripping narrative of nuclear mishaps and meltdowns around the globe, all of which have proven pivotal to the advancement of nuclear scienceFrom the moment radiation was discovered in the late nineteenth century, nuclear science has had a rich history of innovative scientific exploration and discovery, coupled with mistakes, accidents, and downright disasters. Mahaffey, a long-time advocate of ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

A gripping narrative of nuclear mishaps and meltdowns around the globe, all of which have proven pivotal to the advancement of nuclear scienceFrom the moment radiation was discovered in the late nineteenth century, nuclear science has had a rich history of innovative scientific exploration and discovery, coupled with mistakes, accidents, and downright disasters. Mahaffey, a long-time advocate of
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Midnight in Chernobyl

The Story of the World's Greatest Nuclear Disaster

de Adam Higginbotham ...

Narrado por Jacques Roy ...

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13 hora 55 minutos

One of AudioFile’s Best Audiobooks of 2019!A New York Times Best Book of the YearA Time Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the Year2020 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence Winner**From journalist Adam Higginbotham, the New York Times bestselling “account that reads almost like the script for a mov... ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

One of AudioFile’s Best Audiobooks of 2019!A New York Times Best Book of the YearA Time Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the Year2020 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence Winner**From journalist Adam Higginbotham, the New York Times bestselling “account that reads almost like the script for a mov...
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The Pope of Physics

Enrico Fermi and the Birth of the Atomic Age

de Bettina Hoerlin, Gino Segre ...

Narrado por Tim Campbell ...

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10 hora 39 minutos

Enrico Fermi is unquestionably among the greats of the world's physicists, the most famous Italian scientist since Galileo. Called the Pope by his peers, he was regarded as infallible in his instincts and research. His discoveries changed our world; they led to weapons of mass destruction and conversely to life-saving medical interventions.This unassuming man struggled with issues relevant today, ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

Enrico Fermi is unquestionably among the greats of the world's physicists, the most famous Italian scientist since Galileo. Called the Pope by his peers, he was regarded as infallible in his instincts and research. His discoveries changed our world; they led to weapons of mass destruction and conversely to life-saving medical interventions.This unassuming man struggled with issues relevant today,
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Thorium-Powered Abundance

Fuel for Bold Space Exploration, Sustainable Energy, Plentiful Freshwater, Thriving Agriculture

de Michael Anderson ...

Narrado por Michael Anderson ...

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6 hora 29 minutos

Thorium may be the most important element you've never heard of; one that could reshape the future of energy, water, food, and even space exploration.Unlike uranium, thorium is abundant, safer to use, and capable of fueling molten salt reactors that run cleanly and efficiently. Imagine an energy source two hundred times more efficient than today's nuclear plants. A lifetime supply of fuel could ... Leer más

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Thorium may be the most important element you've never heard of; one that could reshape the future of energy, water, food, and even space exploration.Unlike uranium, thorium is abundant, safer to use, and capable of fueling molten salt reactors that run cleanly and efficiently. Imagine an energy source two hundred times more efficient than today's nuclear plants. A lifetime supply of fuel could
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Creation of Nuclear Weapons – The Manhattan Project, The

The Secret Race to Build the Atomic Bomb and Change the Course of History

de Cristian Tyler ...

Narrado por Cristian Tyler ...

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1 horas 8 minutos

The atomic bomb ended World War II, but its creation was one of the most secretive and controversial projects in human history. Behind closed doors, the world’s greatest scientists—including Albert Einstein, J. Robert Oppenheimer, and Enrico Fermi—raced to develop nuclear weapons before Nazi Germany or Imperial Japan. But what really happened in the laboratories and desert testing sites of the ... Leer más

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The atomic bomb ended World War II, but its creation was one of the most secretive and controversial projects in human history. Behind closed doors, the world’s greatest scientists—including Albert Einstein, J. Robert Oppenheimer, and Enrico Fermi—raced to develop nuclear weapons before Nazi Germany or Imperial Japan. But what really happened in the laboratories and desert testing sites of the
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Collisions

A Physicist's Journey from Hiroshima to the Death of the Dinosaurs

de Alec Nevala-Lee ...

Narrado por Christopher Grove ...

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10 hora 24 minutos

To his admirers, Luis W. Alvarez was the most accomplished, inventive, and versatile experimental physicist of his generation. During World War II, he achieved major breakthroughs in radar, played a key role in the Manhattan Project, and served as the lead scientific observer at the bombing of Hiroshima. In the decades that followed, he revolutionized particle physics with the hydrogen bubble ... Leer más

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To his admirers, Luis W. Alvarez was the most accomplished, inventive, and versatile experimental physicist of his generation. During World War II, he achieved major breakthroughs in radar, played a key role in the Manhattan Project, and served as the lead scientific observer at the bombing of Hiroshima. In the decades that followed, he revolutionized particle physics with the hydrogen bubble
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Quantum Theory of Fields: An Intuitive Audio Guide to Relativistic Quantum Physics, Particles, and the Modern Standard Model

de Richard Holmberg ...

Narrado por Richard Holmberg ...

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1 horas 53 minutos

Master the complexities of quantum physics and the Standard Model without struggling through dense, frustrating equations. Perfect for a mentally stimulating commute or a deep-focus learning session, this accessible science guide bridges the gap between basic mechanics and the subatomic universe. Experience the mind-expanding realization that continuous fields, rather than solid particles, are the ... Leer más

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Master the complexities of quantum physics and the Standard Model without struggling through dense, frustrating equations. Perfect for a mentally stimulating commute or a deep-focus learning session, this accessible science guide bridges the gap between basic mechanics and the subatomic universe. Experience the mind-expanding realization that continuous fields, rather than solid particles, are the
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Particle Physics Explained: A Friendly Guide to Quarks, Fields, and the Hidden Rules of the Universe

de James Whitfield ...

Narrado por James Whitfield ...

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1 horas 55 minutos

Demystify subatomic physics and quantum mechanics through captivating stories that make the universe's hidden rules click. Perfect for turning a daily commute into a mind-expanding journey, this guided tour translates dense equations into vivid, everyday reality. You will steadily zoom inward from familiar objects to the invisible forces that dictate how all matter behaves.Experience the awe ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Demystify subatomic physics and quantum mechanics through captivating stories that make the universe's hidden rules click. Perfect for turning a daily commute into a mind-expanding journey, this guided tour translates dense equations into vivid, everyday reality. You will steadily zoom inward from familiar objects to the invisible forces that dictate how all matter behaves.Experience the awe
... Leer más
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Nuclear Physics Explained: A Friendly Beginner’s Guide to Atoms, Radiation, and the Power Inside the Nucleus

de James Whitfield ...

Narrado por James Whitfield ...

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1 horas 49 minutos

Master the fascinating science of nuclear energy and radiation without ever touching complex mathematics. Perfect for an inquisitive morning commute or a relaxing evening of lifelong learning, this calm, accessible guide transforms intimidating physics into an engaging journey. Zoom down to the microscopic scale to explore the invisible forces powering our entire universe.Replace fear and ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Master the fascinating science of nuclear energy and radiation without ever touching complex mathematics. Perfect for an inquisitive morning commute or a relaxing evening of lifelong learning, this calm, accessible guide transforms intimidating physics into an engaging journey. Zoom down to the microscopic scale to explore the invisible forces powering our entire universe.Replace fear and
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Brief History of Particle Physics, A: The Hunt for the Smallest Things in the Universe

de Daniel Mercer ...

Narrado por Daniel Mercer ...

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1 horas 53 minutos

Embark on a mind-expanding history of science and particle physics to decode the fundamental building blocks of reality. Perfect for a daily commute, this awe-inspiring narrative turns dense equations into a high-stakes scientific adventure. Discover how brilliant thinkers shattered the illusion of solid matter to reveal a chaotic, invisible world of quarks and quantum fields.Whether fueling ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Embark on a mind-expanding history of science and particle physics to decode the fundamental building blocks of reality. Perfect for a daily commute, this awe-inspiring narrative turns dense equations into a high-stakes scientific adventure. Discover how brilliant thinkers shattered the illusion of solid matter to reveal a chaotic, invisible world of quarks and quantum fields.Whether fueling
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Brief History of Nuclear Fusion, A: Humanity's Quest for Limitless Energy

de Thomas Ellwood ...

Narrado por Thomas Ellwood ...

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1 horas 53 minutos

The race to unlock limitless clean energy through nuclear fusion is the most ambitious scientific quest in human history. Whether you are powering through a morning commute or seeking a hopeful perspective on our climate crisis, this fascinating journey transforms complex astrophysics into gripping drama. Experience how a simple question about what makes the stars shine sparked a high-stakes ... Leer más

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The race to unlock limitless clean energy through nuclear fusion is the most ambitious scientific quest in human history. Whether you are powering through a morning commute or seeking a hopeful perspective on our climate crisis, this fascinating journey transforms complex astrophysics into gripping drama. Experience how a simple question about what makes the stars shine sparked a high-stakes
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Particle Physics for Kids: A Fun Adventure into the Smallest Particles in Existence

de Benjamin Marsh ...

Narrado por Benjamin Marsh ...

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2 hora 48 minutos

Embark on a playful STEM audio adventure into the microscopic universe hidden inside everyday matter. Perfect for engaging homeschool learning or keeping kids entertained on family road trips, this high-energy journey transforms heavy physics into pure audio wonder. Join three curious kids and a wisecracking gadget as they shrink down, zoom past molecules, and dive headfirst into the quantum realm ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Embark on a playful STEM audio adventure into the microscopic universe hidden inside everyday matter. Perfect for engaging homeschool learning or keeping kids entertained on family road trips, this high-energy journey transforms heavy physics into pure audio wonder. Join three curious kids and a wisecracking gadget as they shrink down, zoom past molecules, and dive headfirst into the quantum realm
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Particle Physics

A Very Short Introduction

de Frank Close ...

Narrado por Mike Cooper ...

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4 hora 1 minutos

Following the discovery of the Higgs boson, Frank Close has produced this major revision to his classic and compelling introduction to the fundamental particles that make up the universe. Frank Close takes us on a journey into the atom to examine known particles such as quarks, electrons, and the ghostly neutrino, and explains the key role and significance of the Higgs boson. Along the way he ... Leer más

$15.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Following the discovery of the Higgs boson, Frank Close has produced this major revision to his classic and compelling introduction to the fundamental particles that make up the universe. Frank Close takes us on a journey into the atom to examine known particles such as quarks, electrons, and the ghostly neutrino, and explains the key role and significance of the Higgs boson. Along the way he
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THE ATOM AND THE BOHR THEORY OF ITS STRUCTURE AN ELEMENTARY PRESENTATION HELGE HOLST

Unveil the secrets of atomic structure — Helge Holst’s clear and fascinating guide to Bohr’s groundbreaking theory that changed modern physics forever

de HELGE HOLST ...

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5 hora 46 minutos

The Atom and the Bohr Theory of Its Structure: An Elementary Presentation by Helge Holst is a compelling audiobook that provides a clear and accessible introduction to the fundamental principles of atomic physics. Holst explains the structure of the atom and the groundbreaking Bohr model in a way that is both educational and engaging, making complex scientific concepts understandable for a wide ... Leer más

$4.99 USD

The Atom and the Bohr Theory of Its Structure: An Elementary Presentation by Helge Holst is a compelling audiobook that provides a clear and accessible introduction to the fundamental principles of atomic physics. Holst explains the structure of the atom and the groundbreaking Bohr model in a way that is both educational and engaging, making complex scientific concepts understandable for a wide
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Nuclear Physics for Kids: A Fun Guide to the Incredible Power Inside Tiny Atoms

de Emily Cartwright ...

Narrado por Emily Cartwright ...

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1 horas 49 minutos

Spark your child's STEM curiosity with this playful, educational audio journey into the hidden microscopic universe. Perfect for family road trips or engaging afternoon listening, this friendly guide transforms complex science into a captivating, fear-free adventure.Empower future scientists to understand how tiny particles power everything from the pizza we eat to the stars in the sky. Using ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Spark your child's STEM curiosity with this playful, educational audio journey into the hidden microscopic universe. Perfect for family road trips or engaging afternoon listening, this friendly guide transforms complex science into a captivating, fear-free adventure.Empower future scientists to understand how tiny particles power everything from the pizza we eat to the stars in the sky. Using
... Leer más
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Der schlimmste Atomunfall der USA

was wirklich geschah & warum es verschwiegen wurde!

de StorySculptres Graf ...

Narrado por StorySculptres Garf ...

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22 minutos

Erleben Sie den dramatischsten nuklearen Unfall der US-Geschichte – Jetzt als packendes Hörbuch!28. März 1979Alle Alarme in der Schaltzentrale von Three Mile IslandWarum wurde die Wahrheit erst Jahre später ans Licht gebracht? Und welche katastrophalen Auswirkungen hatte der Unfall auf die Anwohner und die Weltwirtschaft?In diesem packenden Hörbuch erfahren Sie:Die dramatischen Ereignisse run... ... Leer más

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Erleben Sie den dramatischsten nuklearen Unfall der US-Geschichte – Jetzt als packendes Hörbuch!28. März 1979Alle Alarme in der Schaltzentrale von Three Mile IslandWarum wurde die Wahrheit erst Jahre später ans Licht gebracht? Und welche katastrophalen Auswirkungen hatte der Unfall auf die Anwohner und die Weltwirtschaft?In diesem packenden Hörbuch erfahren Sie:Die dramatischen Ereignisse run...
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Chernobyl

The History of a Nuclear Catastrophe

de Serhii Plokhy ...

Narrado por Ralph Lister ...

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14 hora 52 minutos

From an award-winning historian and Chernobyl survivor, a visceral account of the worst nuclear accident in history.**"Vividly empathetic." —**Wall Street JournalOn the morning of April 26, 1986, Europe witnessed the worst nuclear disaster in history: the explosion of a reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Soviet Ukraine. Dozens died of radiation poisoning, fallout contaminated half the ... Leer más

$31.99 USD

From an award-winning historian and Chernobyl survivor, a visceral account of the worst nuclear accident in history.**"Vividly empathetic." —**Wall Street JournalOn the morning of April 26, 1986, Europe witnessed the worst nuclear disaster in history: the explosion of a reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Soviet Ukraine. Dozens died of radiation poisoning, fallout contaminated half the
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Higgs

The Invention and Discovery of the 'God Particle'

de Jim Baggott ...

Narrado por Julian Elfer ...

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5 hora 25 minutos

The hunt for the Higgs particle has involved the biggest, most expensive experiment ever. So exactly what is this particle? Why does it matter so much? What does it tell us about the Universe? Did the discovery announced on 4 July 2012 finish the search? And was finding it really worth all the effort?The short answer is yes. The Higgs field is proposed as the way in which particles gain mass—a ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

The hunt for the Higgs particle has involved the biggest, most expensive experiment ever. So exactly what is this particle? Why does it matter so much? What does it tell us about the Universe? Did the discovery announced on 4 July 2012 finish the search? And was finding it really worth all the effort?The short answer is yes. The Higgs field is proposed as the way in which particles gain mass—a
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Surviving the Fallout

A Complete Family Guide to Nuclear Crisis Preparedness: Mastering Essential Strategies for Protection, Psychological Resilience, and Sustained Survival in Nuclear Emergencies

de Ted Riley ...

Narrado por Paul Nicholls ...

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3 hora 55 minutos

No one wants to think about the possibility of a nuclear disaster… but unless you do, you’re not going to be prepared to survive.Nearly 70% of Americans are worried about the chances of a nuclear attack.You need to know exactly what to expect and how to stay safe if a blast were to happen, be it as a result of a nuclear war, a smaller-scale nuclear attack, or a powerplant accident.Whether you’re a ... Leer más

$11.59 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

No one wants to think about the possibility of a nuclear disaster… but unless you do, you’re not going to be prepared to survive.Nearly 70% of Americans are worried about the chances of a nuclear attack.You need to know exactly what to expect and how to stay safe if a blast were to happen, be it as a result of a nuclear war, a smaller-scale nuclear attack, or a powerplant accident.Whether you’re a
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What's Gotten Into You

The Story of Your Body's Atoms, from the Big Bang Through Last Night's Dinner

de Dan Levitt ...

Narrado por Mike Chamberlain ...

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12 hora 38 minutos

For readers of Bill Bryson, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Siddhartha Mukherjee, a wondrous, wildly ambitious, and vastly entertaining work of popular science that tells the awe-inspiring story of the elements that make up the human body, and how these building blocks of life travelled billions of miles and across billions of years to make us who we are.Every one of us contains a billion times more atoms ... Leer más

$32.99 USD

For readers of Bill Bryson, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Siddhartha Mukherjee, a wondrous, wildly ambitious, and vastly entertaining work of popular science that tells the awe-inspiring story of the elements that make up the human body, and how these building blocks of life travelled billions of miles and across billions of years to make us who we are.Every one of us contains a billion times more atoms
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Uranium Wars

The Scientific Rivalry that Created the Nuclear Age

de Amir D. Aczel ...

Narrado por Eric Conger ...

Series series MacSci
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8 hora

Uranium, a nondescript element when found in nature, in the past century has become more sought after than gold. Its nucleus is so heavy that it is highly unstable and radioactive. If broken apart, it unleashes the tremendous power within the atom—the most controversial type of energy ever discovered.Set against the darkening shadow of World War II, Amir D. Aczel's suspenseful account tells the ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

Uranium, a nondescript element when found in nature, in the past century has become more sought after than gold. Its nucleus is so heavy that it is highly unstable and radioactive. If broken apart, it unleashes the tremendous power within the atom—the most controversial type of energy ever discovered.Set against the darkening shadow of World War II, Amir D. Aczel's suspenseful account tells the
... Leer más
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Why the Universe Exists

How particle physics unlocks the secrets of everything

de New Scientist ...

Narrado por Mark Elstob ...

Series series New Scientist Instant Expert
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4 hora 54 minutos

Why The Universe Exists takes you deep into the world of particle physics to explore how the universe functions at the smallest scales.As you read this, billions of neutrinos from the sun are passing through your body, antimatter is sprouting from your dinner and the core of your being is a chaotic mess of particles known only as quarks and gluons.If the recent discovery of the Higgs Boson piqued ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

Why The Universe Exists takes you deep into the world of particle physics to explore how the universe functions at the smallest scales.As you read this, billions of neutrinos from the sun are passing through your body, antimatter is sprouting from your dinner and the core of your being is a chaotic mess of particles known only as quarks and gluons.If the recent discovery of the Higgs Boson piqued
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Night Chernobyl Exploded, The

de HK Sparks ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Brian Bones E ...

Series Audiolibro 2 - HK Sparks History
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28 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.It happened at 1:23 in the morning. By 1:24, the men in the control room already knew something had gone wrong. What they didn't know — what they couldn't bring themselves to believe — was that Reactor Number Four no longer existed. ... Leer más

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.It happened at 1:23 in the morning. By 1:24, the men in the control room already knew something had gone wrong. What they didn't know — what they couldn't bring themselves to believe — was that Reactor Number Four no longer existed.
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