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NOVA wonders [videorecording] / by Klein, Larry(Producer),producer,screenwriter,film director.; Williams, Talithia,on-screen presenter.; PBS Distribution (Firm),publisher.; WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.),broadcaster.;
Talithia Williams, host.Originally broadcast on television in 2018.Explores the capabilities of science and the workings of the human mind.Reporting from the frontiers of science, follow researchers on the winding paths of uncertainty and the unknown. From the mysteries of astrophysics to the technologies that could rival or surpass the abilities of the human mind, the series reveals how far humans have come, how they've managed to get here, and the remarkable scientists who are transforming the world and the future.E.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; 5.1 surround.
Subjects: Television mini-series.; Documentary television program.; Educational television programs.; Nonfiction television programs.; Science television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Science.;
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Algorithms to live by : the computer science of human decisions / by Christian, Brian,1984-; Griffiths, Tom,1978-;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.LSC
Subjects: Human behavior; Problem solving; Computer simulation.; Computer algorithms.;
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Wonderworks : the 25 most powerful innovations in the history of literature / by Fletcher, Angus,1976-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A brilliant examination of literary invention through the ages, from ancient Mesopotamia to Elena Ferrante, showing how writers created technical breakthroughs as sophisticated and significant as any in science, and in the process, engineered enhancements to the human heart and mind"--
Subjects: Literature;
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The Origin of Politics : Human Nature and the Shaping of Political Systems. by Wade, Nicholas.;
Combining the scope of Yuval Noah Harari with the political savvy of Francis Fukuyama, 'The Origin of Politics' draws from anthropology, evolutionary biology, and historical analysis to explore how human nature shapes the direction of society - and how policies which ignore human nature risk chaos and even extinction.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HISTORY / Civilization; POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / General; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Evolution;
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The world behind the world : consciousness, free will, and the limits of science / by Hoel, Erik,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."From Dr. Erik Hoel, The World Behind the World delves into the quest for a theory of consciousness that will trigger a paradigm shift in neuroscience and beyond"--
Subjects: Consciousness; Neurosciences;
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StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson : everything you ever need to know about space travel, sci-fi, the human race, the universe, and beyond / by Tyson, Neil deGrasse.; Liu, Charles,1968 April 5-; Simons, Jeffrey Lee.;
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Subjects: Cosmology.; Earth sciences.; Human beings.; Science fiction;
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An inconvenient sequel : truth to power : your action handbook to learn the science, find your voice, and help solve the climate crisis / by Gore, Al,1948-author.;
Subjects: Global warming.; Global warming; Climatic changes.; Human ecology.; Environmental policy.;
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The art and science of connection : why social health is the missing key to living longer, healthier, and happier / by Killam, Kasley,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.A groundbreaking redefinition of what it means to be healthy. It introduces the need for social health -- the part of wellbeing that comes from feeling connected -- to truly flourish.
Subjects: Human behavior; Interpersonal relations.;
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The possibility of life : science, imagination, and our quest for kinship in the cosmos / by Green, Jaime,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.'The Possibility of Life' is a dazzling cultural and scientific exploration of alien life and the cosmos, examining how the possibility of life on other planets shapes our understanding of humanity. Perfect for fans of Leslie Jamison, Carl Zimmer, and Carlo Rovelli.
Subjects: Cosmology.; Life on other planets.;
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The aliens are coming! : the extraordinary science behind our search for life in the universe / by Miller, Ben,1966-;
Includes bibliographical references and Internet addressesExtremophiles -- SETI -- Planets -- Universes -- Life -- Humans -- Aliens -- Messages.LSC
Subjects: Life on other planets.; Extraterrestrial beings.; Interstellar communication.;
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