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Desde Einstein, o mundo não via um cientista tão reverenciado quanto Stephen Hawking. Com seu trabalho revolucionário em física e cosmologia, ele encantou milhões de leitores com a origem do universo e a natureza dos buracos negros, além de inspirar todos pela coragem e determinação que mostrou em sua luta contra a doença do neurônio motor. Agora, nesta reunião póstuma de seus trabalhos, podemos conhecer seus pensamentos a respeito das grandes questões que povoam nossas mentes desde os primórdios e daquelas mais prementes na atualidade.

Human travel into space is an enormously expensive and unforgiving endeavor. So why go? In this accessible and authoritative book, astrophysicist Martin Elvis argues that the answer is the asteroid exploration, for the strong motives of love, fear, and greed. Elvis explains how each motive can be satisfied, and how they help one another. From the origins of life, to "space billiards," and space sports, Elvis looks at how asteroids may be used in the not-so-distant future.

Are we on the brink of discovering the first ever evidence that aliens exist? Join astronomer Professor Alan Duffy on his search to answer this question, as he speaks to a new generation of alien hunters embarking on the greatest hunt for extraterrestrials that’s ever been undertaken.

Everything we know about how planets form and how life arises suggests that human civilization on Earth should not be unique. We ought to see abundant evidence of extraterrestrial activity - but we don't. Where is everybody? In this volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series, science and technology writer Wade Roush examines one of the great unsolved problems in science: Is there life, intelligent or otherwise, on other planets?

Una serie de podcasts en la que desvelamos los secretos mejor guardados del cosmos y exploramos fascinantes curiosidades espaciales que te dejarán asombrado 🚀 Acompáñanos en esta travesía por el espacio mientras descubrimos planetas, estrellas, galaxias y los grandes misterios del universo. Desde mundos desconocidos hasta las maravillas ocultas de nuestro sistema solar, cada episodio te llevará un paso más cerca de las profundidades del cosmos 💫 Si, además de escuchar, quieres ver impresionantes imágenes del universo, ¡síguenos en nuestro canal de YouTube! ▶

One of the most elusive and controversial figures in NASA's history, George W. S. Abbey was called "the Dark Lord", "the Godfather", and "UNO" (unidentified NASA official) by those within NASA. Yet Abbey had more influence on human spaceflight than almost anyone in history. From young pilot and wannabe astronaut to engineer, bureaucrat, and finally director of the Johnson Space Center, Abbey's story has never been fully told - until now. The Astronaut Maker takes listeners inside NASA to learn the real story of how Abbey rose to power and wielded it out of the spotlight.

Imagine if The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy were a real, practical book about the mysteries of the universe.... The Universe in Your Hand takes us on a wonder-filled journey to the surface of our dying sun, shrinks us to the size of an atom and puts us in the deathly grip of distant black holes. Along the way you might come to understand, really understand, the mind-bending science that underpins modern life, from quantum mechanics to Einstein's theory of general relativity.

Discover the tantalizing mysteries that lie at the heart of our universe with "Where is Everybody?"—a riveting exploration of the Fermi Paradox and its profound implications. This illuminating book navigates the complex puzzle of whether we are alone in the cosmos, weaving together scientific theories, philosophical inquiries, and the latest astrobiological research. Begin your journey with an understanding of the Fermi Paradox, a thought-provoking question that has baffled scientists and philosophers alike why haven't we encountered any other civilizations despite the vastness of the ...

Ferdinand Magellan stood at the bow of his flagship Trinidad in the winter of 1520, scanning the forbidding coastline of what is now southern Argentina. Behind him lay a mutinous crew, dwindling supplies, and the weight of two monarchies' expectations. Ahead stretched an unknown passage that might—or might not—lead to the Pacific Ocean. Like many visionaries throughout history, Magellan possessed a peculiar combination of brilliance and stubbornness that would either change the world or destroy him. In his case, it would do both. Born into the minor Portuguese nobility around 1480, Fernão...

An extraterrestrial colony, in some form, may already exist, just awaiting discovery. But the greatest impediment to such an important scientific discovery may not be technological, but political. No scientific endeavor can be launched without a budget, and matters of money are within the arena of politicians. Dr. Ben Bova explores some of the key players and the arguments waged in a debate of both scientific and cultural priorities.

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Imagine taking a hike along the windswept red plains of Mars to dig for signs of life or touring one of Jupiter's 64 moons, where you can photograph its swirling storms. For a shorter trip on a tight budget, the moon is quite majestic and very quiet if you can make it during the off-season. Packed with real-world science, The Vacation Guide to the Solar System is the must-have planning guide for the curious space adventurer, covering all of the essentials for your next voyage, how to get there, and what to do when you arrive.

Our world is full of unshakable mystery, and although we live in a civilization more complicated than ever, there is simplicity and reassurance to be found in knowing how and why. From the New York Times best-selling creator of Lost in Translation, Eating the Sun is a delicately existential, welcoming exploration of the universe - one that examines and marvels at the astonishing principles, laws, and phenomena that we exist alongside, that we sit within.

Was ist das Wesen von Raum und Zeit? Wie ordnen wir Menschen uns in das universale Gefüge ein? Steckt das Universum gar in uns? Der gefeierte Astrophysiker Neil deGrasse Tyson gibt dem Hörer einen fabelhaften Leitfaden für diese existenziellen Fragen an die Hand. Mit Witz, Charme und unbändiger Freude erklärt Tyson in leicht verdaulichen Kapiteln das Universum, sodass jeder Hörer für den nächsten Smalltalk gerüstet ist.

Unlocking the Universe invites you on a thrilling adventure into the cosmos, where passion meets groundbreaking discovery. This captivating guide demystifies the world of radio astronomy and the role of RTL-SDR (Software Defined Radio) in the universe exploration. Whether you're a seasoned radio enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this book opens the gateway to the stars through the fascinating process of capturing and analyzing extraterrestrial signals. Begin your journey with a comprehensive introduction to RTL-SDR, exploring the history and technology that power these versatile tools. Dive...

The second title in our series - Astronomy - looks skyward and explains a variety of universal phenomena and theories. Are you curious about how planets acquire rings or what creates those gorgeous spiral arms around galaxies? Or maybe you want to know why the Big Bang didn’t collapse into a black hole. Astrophysicists, professors, and scientists tackle questions about stars, planets, asteroids, galaxies, and nebulae, the expanding universe as well as the oddities - black holes, wormholes, and dark matter.

Qu’il vive en ville, à la campagne, en Europe, en Afrique, au xxie siècle ou il y a plus de 2 000 ans, l’être humain lève les yeux vers le ciel pour essayer de trouver des réponses à des questions existentielles. Notre histoire commune a engendré nos savoirs, et c'est cette épopée que je veux raconter ici. Cette odyssée est aussi la mienne, et j'en propose un récit personnel, intime.

Carl Edward Sagan (November 9, 1934-December 20, 1996), born in Brooklyn, NY, was an American astronomer and astrophysicist. His best-known scientific contribution was his research on the possibility of extraterrestrial life, including experimental demonstration of the production of amino acids from basic chemicals by exposure to light. The following is a lecture Sagan gave in 1977 during which he discussed the place, scale and geometry of earth–the third planet from the Sun, formed 4.5 billion years ago–in our solar system.

NASA audio recordings from Apollo 11 are some of the most important and historic audio recordings ever made. They capture the voices of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins as they made the first-ever landing on the Moon on July 20, 1969.The audio recordings include everything from the astronauts' conversations with Mission Control to their descriptions of the lunar surface and their own feelings about being the first humans to walk on the Moon. They are a fascinating and inspiring record of one of the greatest achievements in human history.NASA has digitized and made available ...

There is a major revolution sweeping astronomy as amateur astronomers, linked by the Internet, make important discoveries that are the envy of the professionals. In Seeing in the Dark, Timothy Ferris invites us all to become stargazers, capturing the exquisite experience when ancient starlight strikes the eye and incites the mind.