Author: Scientific Americaneditors at Scientific American
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Keywords: nanotechnology, understanding
Number of Pages: 160
Published: 2002-12-01
List price: $15.50
ISBN-10: 0446679569
ISBN-13: 9780446679565

Taken from the Greek, nano means ’one billionth part of’ a whole; or very, very small. Nanotechnology is the next step after miniaturization. This book explores the cutting edge of a new technology that will find usage in almost every single aspect of modern society.

Author: Editors of Scientific American
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
Keywords: reference, desk, science, american, scientific
Number of Pages: 704
Published: 1999-09-16
List price: $45.00
ISBN-10: 0471356751
ISBN-13: 9780471356752

Who names newly discovered planets? What exactly are black holes? Where are there the most earthquakes? When did the first Homo sapiens walk the earth? Why is the night sky dark? How does the fluoride in toothpaste prevent cavities? Since 1845, Scientific American has answered questions and provided the best information available in all areas of science. Now, Scientific American is proud to present an accessible, one-volume reference covering all the sciences. Whether you want to examine the tiniest microbes, the properties of the earth’s core, or the farthest reaches of space, this hand

Author: Editors Of Scientific American
Publisher: Collins Reference
Keywords: blowing, science, questions, mind, puzzling, american, experts, answers, scientific
Number of Pages: 288
Published: 2003-11-01
List price: $14.95
ISBN-10: 0060523360
ISBN-13: 9780060523367

Why is the night sky dark? How do dolphins sleep without drowning? Why do hangovers occur? Will time travel ever be a reality? What makes a knuckleball appear to flutter? Why are craters always round?There’s only one source to turn to for the answers to the most puzzling and thought-provoking questions about the world of science: Scientific American. Writing in a fun and accessible style, an esteemed team of scientists and educators will lead you on a wild ride from the far reaches of the universe to the natural world right in your own backyard. Along the way, you’ll discover solut

Author: The Editors of Scientific American
Publisher: The Lyons Press
Keywords: brain, book, american, scientific
Number of Pages: 356
Published: 2001-06-01
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 1585742856
ISBN-13: 9781585742851

Arguably one of the most compelling and elusive territories of scientific research is the landscape of the human brain. From current research on the genetics of intelligence to new evidence being discovered in the battle against Parkinson’s disease, the implications of the study of the human brain, and the equally fascinating human mind, are immense. The Scientific American Book of the Brain presents twenty-six cutting-edge articles on current brain research, by some of the biggest names working in the field: Is it true that most creative geniuses are plagued by a kind of madn

Author: The Editors of Scientific American Magazine
Publisher: The Lyons Press
Keywords: american, scientific, athlete, elite, building
Number of Pages: 200
Published: 2007-05-01
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 1599211165
ISBN-13: 9781599211169

The science and technology behind advances in athletic performance -- and in enhancements to our own physical vitality -- in clear, accessible prose, by Scientific American’s top writers.

Author: Scientific American
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
Keywords: scientific, american, readers, reader, evolution
Number of Pages: 312
Published: 2006-09-15
List price: $22.00
ISBN-10: 0226742695
ISBN-13: 9780226742694

From the Scopes “Monkey Trial” of 1925 to the court ruling against the Dover Area School Board’s proposed intelligent design curriculum in 2005, few scientific topics have engendered as much controversy—or grabbed as many headlines—as evolution. And since the debate shows no signs of abating, there is perhaps no better time to step back and ask: What is evolution? Defined as the gradual process by which something changes into a different and usually more complex and efficient form, evolution explains the formation of the universe, the nature of viruses, and the em

Author: Scientific American
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
Keywords: scientific, american, readers, reader, oceans
Number of Pages: 320
Published: 2007-03-23
List price: $22.50
ISBN-10: 0226742628
ISBN-13: 9780226742625

Covering nearly three-quarters of our planet, the world’s oceans are a vast and unique ecosystem from which all life on Earth originated. But each year the marine realm is more susceptible to harm by careless exploitation, and as demands for food, waste disposal, transport, and travel increase, the fate of the world’s oceans hangs in the balance. This timely guide offers the nonscientist an opportunity to appreciate the importance of this expansive—and fragile—frontier.With selections chosen for their value in identifying the multiple uses of oceans, their resources, and the hurdles th