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Insects surround us. They fuel life on Earth through their roles as pollinators, predators, and prey, but rarely do we consider the outsize influence they have had on our culture and civilization. Their anatomy and habits inform how we live, work, create art, and innovate. From ancient etchings to avant-garde art, from bug-based meals to haute couture, The Insect Epiphany proves that our world would look very different without insects, not just because they are crucial to our ecosystems, but because they have shaped and inspired so many aspects of what makes us human.

In this short, delightful book, Sy takes us inside the flock and reveals all the things that make chickens such remarkable creatures: only hours after leaving the egg, they are able to walk, run, and peck; relationships are important to them and the average chicken can recognize more than one hundred other chickens; they remember the past and anticipate the future; and they communicate specific information through at least twenty-four distinct calls.

"El cerebro vive en un cuarto oscuro". "Tal es el gran misterio al que nos enfrentamos", afirma Arsuaga en este libro en el que el sapiens y el neandertal afrontan el mayor desafío de su proyecto en común, el más complejo, el que supone abrir una puerta a lo ignorado. Vivimos con la paradoja de que, pese a los avances de la neurociencia en los últimos años, el cerebro, que rige nuestra conexión con el mundo, continúa siendo el gran desconocido.

Right this minute, your body is carrying roughly 38 trillion microbial cells along with it—and in the vast majority of cases, you couldn’t live without them. On top of that, you harbor around 380 trillion viruses, most of which are either beneficial or benign. The Hidden Power of Microbes draws back the curtain on this vast microworld in 24 half-hour lectures delivered by acclaimed science communicator Dr. Melissa Booth, research scientist, professor, and Founder and Principal of The Science Communicator, devoted to training scientists to tell accurate, compelling stories about their fields.

The open ocean, far from the shore and miles above the seafloor, is a vast and formidable habitat that is home to the most abundant life on our planet, from giant squid and jellyfish to anglerfish with bioluminescent lures that draw prey into their toothy mouths. Into the Great Wide Ocean takes listeners inside the peculiar world of the seagoing scientists who are providing tantalizing new insights into how the animals of the open ocean solve the problems of their existence.

He aquí un libro revolucionario cuya importancia ha sido comparada a la de El origen de las especies de Darwin. El biólogo Rupert Sheldrake afirma que la probabilidad de ocurrencia de un fenómeno aumenta proporcionalmente a su ocurrencia pasada. Cuando los químicos, por ejemplo, consiguen que un determinado producto cristalice en una parte del mundo, por ejemplo, resulta más sencillo cristalizarlo en cualquier otro lugar.

Embark on a captivating journey through the history and mechanisms of evolution with How Evolution Works: The Ongoing Journey of Life. This comprehensive exploration delves into the intricate processes that have shaped life on Earth, from the origins of the first self-replicating molecules to the emergence of complex organisms, consciousness, and the remarkable diversity of species we see today.

Unlock the extraordinary potential of your mind with "Neuroplasticity: Sculpting the Mind's Destiny." This groundbreaking book reveals the astonishing ability of your brain to adapt, change, and grow throughout your entire life. Prepare to be captivated by cutting-edge research and inspiring real-life stories that showcase the transformative power of neuroplasticity. From overcoming devastating injuries to enhancing creativity and cognitive abilities, you'll discover how this remarkable phenomenon can revolutionize every aspect of your life. Dive deep into the science behind neural ...

"Epigenetics Unlocked: The Hidden Code of Your DNA" unveils the revolutionary science that's rewriting our understanding of genetics. Forget what you thought you knew about your DNA—this groundbreaking book reveals how your lifestyle choices can actually influence the way your genes behave, impacting your health and even the well-being of future generations. Dr. Sarah Genome, a leading expert in the field, takes you on a fascinating journey through the intricate world of epigenetics. With clarity and wit, she demystifies complex scientific concepts, showing how everything from the air you...

Biology is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. Several aspects of the standard picture of how life works—the idea of the genome as a blueprint, of genes as instructions for building an organism, of proteins as precisely tailored molecular machines, of cells as entities with fixed identities, and more—have been exposed as incomplete, misleading, or wrong. In How Life Works, Philip Ball explores the new biology, revealing life to be a far richer, more ingenious affair than we had guessed.

Discover the fascinating story of life on Earth with Evolutionary Biology for Beginners: The Fundamentals of Evolution. This comprehensive guide introduces listeners to the core principles of evolutionary biology in an accessible and engaging way, perfect for anyone curious about how life evolves and adapts over time.

El creador de Lo que el pulpo me enseñó nos revela, en esta apasionante historia de amor por la naturaleza, como volver a conectar con el mundo natural. En estas emocionantes memorias de una vida dedicada a explorar los lugares más increíbles de la Tierra —desde el Gran Bosque Marino Africano hasta las guaridas de cocodrilos del Delta del Okavango—, Craig Foster revela como podemos prestar atención a la belleza terrenal que nos rodea y hacer crecer nuestro amor por todos los seres vivos.

Al igual que La vida de las abejas, de la cual todas las afirmaciones que se han hecho han sido reconocidas como exactas por los especialistas, La vida de las termitas no es una biografía novelesca, tan de moda en estos momentos. He permanecido fiel al principio que me ha guiado en la obra precedente, que ha consistido en no ceder jamás a la tentación de añadir a lo maravilloso real un maravilloso imaginado. Al ser menos joven, me es más fácil resistir a esta tentación, porque los años enseñan poco a poco a todo hombre que sólo la verdad es maravillosa.

The notion of a living world is one of humanity’s oldest beliefs. Though once scorned by many scientists, the concept of Earth as a vast interconnected living system has gained acceptance in recent decades. Life not only adapts to its surroundings – it also shapes them in dramatic and enduring ways. Over billions of years, life transformed a lump of orbiting rock into our cosmic oasis, breathing oxygen into the atmosphere, concocting the modern oceans, and turning rock into fertile soil. Life is intertwined with Earth’s capacity to regulate its climate and maintain balance.

If you're looking to elevate your bread baking game, look no further than "Rise and Shine." This comprehensive guide to sourdough bread will take you from novice to expert in no time. In the opening chapter, the book explains why sourdough matters, why it's become so popular in recent years, and what sets it apart from other bread-making methods. From there, she takes readers on a journey through the history of sourdough, discussing its origins and cultural significance. Chapter three is where the practical advice begins. the book walks readers through the basics of sourdough starter, ...

Las hormigas se nos muestran en este libro como seres capaces de extraordinarias proezas. como el hombre, también ellas cuentan con ejercicios organizados. algunas se han especializado en una suerte de ganadería y otras parecen hacer aprendido a cultivar sus alimentos. su sistema de comunicación también despierta el asombro y nos recuerda a la telepatía. en la vida de las hormigas, Maurice Maeterlinck, premio nobel de literatura, hace gala de su interés entomológico.

Plants can communicate! Are you fascinated by the world of plants and their communication abilities? Do you want to discover the hidden mechanisms behind how plants interact with their environment? Look no further than our new eBook: "Secrets of Plant Communication: Revealing the Fascinating World of Botanical Conversations." In this groundbreaking guide, you'll delve into the intricate web of communication that exists between plants and other organisms. You'll learn how plants communicate through chemical, electric, and even mechanical signals, and discover the fascinating ways they ...