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Return to zero / by Lore, Pittacus.;
When the United Nations takes drastic measures against the Human Garde to keep them in check, the students at the Academy must go on the offensive while those who have defected face off against a new and equally dangerous threat.LSC
Subjects: Science fiction.; Ability; Teenagers; Extraterrestrial beings;
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Genius [videorecording] / by Bowie, Ben,television director,television producer.; Hawking, Stephen,1942-host.; Riddick, Iain,television director,television producer.; Sayers, Jane(Television producer and director),television director,television producer.; Woods, Pete(Television director),television director.; Bigger Bang Communications, Ltd,production company.; National Geographic Channels International,production company.; Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.),publisher.;
Host, Stephen Hawking.Professor Stephen Hawking challenges a selection of volunteers to think like the greatest geniuses in history and solve some of humanity's most enduring questions. Professor Stephen Hawking reveals our true potential in a radical new science show which challenges a selection of volunteers and the viewer to think like the greatest geniuses of the past and answer some of humanity's toughest and most enduring questions.E.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; stereophonic.
Subjects: Documentary television programs.; Educational television programs.; Nonfiction television programs.; Science television programs.; Critical thinking.; Genius.;
For private home use only.
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The Anthropocene reviewed : essays on a human-centered planet / by Green, John,1977-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."The Anthropocene is the current geological age, in which human activity has profoundly shaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this ... symphony of essays adapted and expanded from his ... podcast, bestselling author John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet on a five-star scale--from the QWERTY keyboard and sunsets to Canada geese and Penguins of Madagascar."--Jacket flap.
Subjects: Essays.; Civilization, Modern; Culture; Manners and customs; Nature; Science;
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The hive / by Card, Orson Scott,author.; Johnston, Aaron,author.;
A second prequel to Ender's Game continues the sci-fi history of the Formic Wars and finds the warring nations and corporations of Earth struggling to set aside their differences to defend against an imminent alien invasion.
Subjects: Science fiction.; Space warfare; Space flight; Human-alien encounters;
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The Intelligence Explosion : When AI Beats Humans at Everything. by Barrat, James.;
'The Intelligence Explosion' is a fast-paced exploration of the myriad issues raised by generative AI. At such a moment in time it is important that the public understand the dimensions of the release of these tools into the wilds, the positive and the negative, and how we might guard against what the leaders of the industry declare may well lead to our annihilation, but could also lead to our salvation if handled with the necessary forethought.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: COMPUTERS / Artificial Intelligence / General; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Technology Studies;
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The Human Hibernation. by Cornudella Castro, Anna,film director.; Stevens, Brian,actor.; Muck Dietrich, Clara,actor.; Hubbell, Janet,actor.; O'Neil, Neil,actor.; Cineverse (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Brian Stevens, Clara Muck Dietrich, Janet Hubbell, Neil O'NeilOriginally produced by Cineverse in 2024.A brother and sister are hibernating. Only the sister wakes up. Human hibernation blurs the boundary between people and animals. A thought experiment equal parts sci-fi and meditation shot in searing images.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Foreign films.; Motion pictures.; Science fiction.; Science fiction films.; Motion pictures--Spain.; Motion pictures--Europe.;
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The science of babies : a little book for big questions about bodies, birth, and families / by Roffman, Deborah M.; Cable, Frank.;
Includes bibliographical references.Where did I come from? How did I get out of there? How did I get in there in the first place? If the thought of answering these questions makes you feel awkward, relax! For young children, these are simply questions about science and how the world really works. This book is the perfect tool to help parents and caregivers discover the answers together with their curious kids. Through carefully crafted text and charming illustrations, you can prepare the ground early for a safe, happy and healthy life.For ages 3 1/2+.
Subjects: Human reproduction; Childbirth; Sex instruction for children;
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Pilot & Huxley : the first adventure / by McGuiness, Dan.;
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Subjects: Science fiction comic books, strips, etc.; Graphic novels.; Extraterrestrial beings; Human-alien encounters;
© 2011., Graphix,
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The future of us : the science of what we'll eat, where we'll live, and who we'll be / by Ingram, Jay,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A fascinating look at the cutting-edge science and technologies that are on the cusp of changing everything from where we'll live, how we'll look, and who we'll be, by the popular science broadcaster and bestselling author Jay Ingram. Where will we live? How will we get around? What will we look like? These are just some of the questions bestselling author and popular science broadcaster Jay Ingram answers in this exciting examination of the science and technologies that will affect every aspect of human life. In these pages, Ingram explores the future of our technological civilization. He reports on cutting-edge research in organ and limb regeneration, advances in prosthetics, the merging of the human and the synthetic, and gene editing. Vertical farming and lab-grown food might help feed millions and alleviate pressure on the planet. Cities could accommodate green space and the long-awaited flying car. Finally, he speculates on the future of artificial general intelligence, even artificial superintelligence, as well as our place on Earth and in the universe. The potential impact of these developments in science and technology will be powerful and wide-ranging, complicated by ethics and social equity. And they will inevitably revolutionize every aspect of life and even who we are. This is The Future of Us."--
Subjects: Forecasting; Science.;
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The swarm / by Card, Orson Scott,author.; Johnston, Aaron,author.;
Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston return with an all-new prequel to 'Ender's Game'. Card's 'Ender's Game' is one of the bestselling and most beloved science fiction novels of all time. In this book, readers will discover the past of Ender's world, feel the desperation of Earth that drove humans to make the changes they did, and meet the heroes who fought off the tide of invasion until Ender could decisively end the wars.
Subjects: Science fiction.; Space warfare;
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