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Interstellar : the search for extraterrestrial life and our future in the stars / by Loeb, Abraham,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."How do we prepare ourselves for interaction with interstellar extraterrestrial civilization? How can our species become interstellar? Now Avi Loeb tackles these questions in a revelatory, powerful call to arms that reimagines the idea of contact with extraterrestrial civilizations. Dismantling our science-fiction fueled visions of a human and alien life encounter, Interstellar provides a realistic and practical blueprint for how such an interaction might actually occur, resetting our cultural understanding and expectation of what it means to identify an extraterrestrial object. From awe-inspiring searches for extraterrestrial technology, to the heated debate of the existence of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, Loeb provides a thrilling, front-row view of the monumental progress in science and technology currently preparing us for contact. He also lays out the profound implications of becoming--or not becoming--interstellar; in an urgent, eloquent appeal for more proactive engagement with the world beyond ours, he powerfully contends why we must seek out other life forms, and in the process, choose who and what we are within the universe ... Interstellar revolutionizes the approach to our search for extraterrestrial life and our preparation for its discovery. In this eye-opening, necessary look at our future, Avi Loeb artfully and expertly raises some of the most important questions facing us as humans, and proves, once again, that scientific curiosity is the key to our survival."--
Subjects: Human-alien encounters.; Interstellar travel.; Life on other planets.;
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From Devil's Breath. by von, Orlando,film director.; MSNBC Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by MSNBC Films in 2023.From Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Orlando von Einsiedel (THE WHITE HELMETS, VIRUNGA) and producer Leonardo DiCaprio, FROM DEVIL'S BREATH tells the unlikely first-person story of two remarkable narratives that come crashing together; the extraordinary community of survivors of the deadly 2017 wildfires in Portugal, fighting to ensure what they've lived through can never happen again; and a revolutionary, world-changing scientific discovery which could help protect us all from the climate emergency.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Science.; Environmental sciences.; Documentary films.; Climatic changes.;
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Daughter of the deep / by Riordan, Rick.;
In this story inspired by Jules Verne's "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea," Ana Dakkar, a freshman at Harding-Pencroft Academy, a five-year high school that graduates the best marine scientists, naval warriors, navigators, and underwater explorers in the world, makes astounding discoveries about her heritage and puts her leadership skills to the test against deadly enemies from a rival school.LSC
Subjects: Adventure fiction.; Adventure and adventurers; Underwater exploration; Marine sciences; High schools; Schools; Characters and characteristics in literature; Orphans; East Indian Americans;
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Life [videorecording (BLURAY)] / by Bakare, Ariyon,1971-actor.; Dihovichnaya, Olga,actor.; Espinosa, Daniel,1977-film director.; Ferguson, Rebecca,1983-actor.; Gyllenhaal, Jake,1980-actor.; Reynolds, Ryan,actor.; Sanada, Hiroyuki,1960-actor.; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),film distributor.;
Jake Gyllenhaal, Rebecca Ferguson, Ryan Reynolds, Olga Dihovichnaya, Hiroyuki Sanada, Ariyon Bakare.The six-member crew of the International Space Station is on the cutting edge of one of the most important discoveries in human history: the first evidence of extraterrestrial life on Mars. As the crew begins to conduct research, their methods end up having unintended consequences and the life form proves more intelligent than anyone ever expected.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R; for language throughout, some sci-fi violence and terror.Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format (2.39:1 aspect ratio) ; DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Dolby digital 5.1.
Subjects: Feature films.; Science fiction films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; International Space Station; Extraterrestrial beings; Human-alien encounters; Life on other planets;
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Decoding the Universe. by McCabe, Daniel,film director.; Savol, Jaroslav,film director.; O., Jay,actor.; PBS (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Jay O. SandersOriginally produced by PBS in 2024.How big is the universe? Will it ever end? Why is so much of it made of mysterious dark matter and energy? See how mind-bending discoveries over the past 50 years have revolutionized our understanding of the universe.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Science.; Astronomy.; Documentary films.; Physics.;
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The innocent dead / by Anderson, Lin,author.;
The present day discovery of a child's remains in a peat bog south of Glasgow looks to finally solve the decades old mystery of ten year old Mary McInally's disappearance. Karen Marshall had been devastated by her best pal's abduction on the day of her confirmation. Questioned by the police but traumatised by the loss of her friend, nothing Karen remembered back then had helped. Now decades later, the news of the possible discovery of Mary's body brings the nightmares back, but added to that are returning memories long buried by Karen. Memories that begin to reveal her role in her friend's disappearance and perhaps the identity of the killer. Are these memories the truth or just a figment of an aging brain? Called in to excavate the body on the moor, forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod uses the advances made in forensic science since Mary's death to unravel a horrific tale that encompasses more than just one child, and not only in the past.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; MacLeod, Rhona (Fictitious character); Women forensic scientists; Cold cases (Criminal investigation); Missing persons; Murder;
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A discovery of witches. [videorecording] / by Chillin, Gregg,1988-actor.; Goode, Matthew,1978-actor.; Kingston, Alex,actor.; Palmer, Teresa,1986-actor.; television adaptation of (work):Harkness, Deborah E.,1965-All souls trilogy.; RLJ Entertainment,publisher.; Shudder Films,production company.;
Teresa Palmer, Matthew Goode, Alex Kingston, Gregg Chilingirian.In the final season of A Discovery of Witches, Matthew and Diana return from their trip to 1590 to find tragedy has occurred at Sept-Tours. They must locate the missing pages from the Book of Life and the Book itself before it's too late. But their enemies are gearing up against them, and a monster from Matthew's past has been lying in wait to return for revenge.14A.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Fantasy television programs.; Television programs.; Vampire television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Alchemy; Geneticists; Man-woman relationships; Science and magic; Vampires; Witches;
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How not to diet : the groundbreaking science of healthy, permanent weight loss / by Greger, Michael,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Every month seems to bring a trendy new diet or weight loss fad - and yet obesity rates continue to rise, and with it a growing number of diseases and health problems. It's time for a different approach. Enter Dr. Michael Greger, the internationally-renowned nutrition expert, physician, and founder of Nutritionfacts.org. Author of the mega bestselling How Not to Die, Dr. Greger now turns his attention to the latest research on the leading causes - and remedies - of obesity. Dr. Greger hones in on the optimal criteria to enable weight loss, while considering how these foods actually affect our health and longevity. He lays out the key ingredients of the ideal weight-loss diet - factors such as calorie density, the insulin index, and the impact of foods on our gut microbiome - showing how plant-based eating is crucial to our success. But How Not to Diet goes beyond food to identify twenty-one weight-loss accelerators available to our bodies, incorporating the latest discoveries in cutting-edge areas like chronobiology to reveal the factors that maximize our natural fat-burning capabilities. Dr. Greger builds the ultimate weight loss guide from the ground up, taking a timeless, proactive approach that can stand up to any new trend. Chock full of actionable advice and groundbreaking dietary research, How Not to Diet will put an end to dieting - and replace those constant weight-loss struggles with a simple, healthy, sustainable lifestyle."--
Subjects: Weight loss.; Nutrition.;
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Lakewood : a novel / by Giddings, Megan,author.;
"A stunning debut novel that delves fearlessly into the taboo subject of modern-day medical experimentation on African Americans"--When Lena Johnson's beloved grandmother dies, and the full extent of the family debt is revealed, the black millennial drops out of college to support her family and takes a job in the mysterious and remote town of Lakewood, Michigan. On paper, her new job is too good to be true. High paying. No out of pocket medical expenses. A free place to live. All Lena has to do is participate in a secret program--and lie to her friends and family about the research being done in Lakewood. An eye drop that makes brown eyes blue, a medication that could be a cure for dementia, golden pills promised to make all bad thoughts go away. The discoveries made in Lakewood, Lena is told, will change the world--but the consequences for the subjects involved could be devastating. As the truths of the program reveal themselves, Lena learns how much she's willing to sacrifice for the sake of her family. Provocative and thrilling, Lakewood is a breathtaking novel that takes an unflinching look at the moral dilemmas many working-class families face, and the horror that has been forced on black bodies in the name of science.
Subjects: Dystopian fiction.; Medical fiction.; Human experimentation in medicine; African Americans;
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To sleep in a sea of stars / by Paolini, Christopher,author.;
Kira Navárez dreamed of life on new worlds. Now she's awakened a nightmare. During a routine survey mission on an uncolonized planet, Kira finds an alien relic. At first she's delighted, but elation turns to terror when the ancient dust around her begins to move. As war erupts among the stars, Kira is launched into a galaxy-spanning odyssey of discovery and transformation. First contact isn't at all what she imagined, and events push her to the very limits of what it means to be human. While Kira faces her own horrors, Earth and its colonies stand upon the brink of annihilation. Now, Kira might be humanity's greatest and final hope.
Subjects: Science fiction.; Human-alien encounters; Space colonies;
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