Jay Ingram is een Canadese auteur en omroepfiguur, bekend om zijn werk op het gebied van wetenschapscommunicatie. Zijn schrijven duikt vaak in het begrijpen van complexe wetenschappelijke onderwerpen en maakt deze toegankelijk voor een breed publiek. Ingram geeft prioriteit aan het uitleggen van wetenschap op een duidelijke en boeiende manier, waardoor lezers fascinerende aspecten van de wereld om hen heen kunnen verkennen. Zijn benadering onderzoekt de grenzen van menselijke kennis en onze plaats in het universum.
Featuring a collection of unusual puzzles and intriguing questions, this pop science book invites readers to explore bizarre phenomena and challenge common misconceptions. As the fifth installment in the bestselling Science of Why series, it caters to the naturally curious, offering insights into the fascinating intricacies of our world.
It has been called `the plague of the 21st century' for its dramatic increase in numbers and the challenge it poses to health care.
Delving into the complexities of consciousness, this book presents cutting-edge and provocative research on the brain. It examines various theories and findings that challenge traditional understandings, offering insights into how consciousness arises and its implications for our perception of reality. Through engaging discussions, it invites readers to ponder profound questions about the nature of awareness and the mind's workings.
Exploring intriguing questions about human behavior and perception, Jay Ingram delves into phenomena such as déjà vu, blinking, and yawning, providing scientific explanations and insights. He addresses common misconceptions, including the myth about brain usage, while engaging readers with accessible language and thought-provoking inquiries. This book invites readers to satisfy their curiosity about the mind and body through a blend of humor and informative content.
Curiosity about the natural world drives this exploration of everyday phenomena. It delves into the science behind common questions, such as the reasons onions cause tears, the pushup habits of lizards, and the transformation of leaf colors in autumn. Engaging and informative, this book invites readers to uncover the fascinating explanations behind these intriguing aspects of nature.
Jay Ingram takes us on a tour of the universe, and explores scientific wonders big and small.
The latest installment in the Science of Why series presents a fresh collection of intriguing science questions and curiosities. Designed to engage and amuse readers of all ages, this volume promises to provide enlightening answers to various scientific quandaries, making complex concepts accessible and enjoyable.
By the tender age of ten, when the cruel Zoran taskmasters attacked the Sari temple, not only did Joshua find himself responsible for his two younger siblings but also something otherworldly. He found himself gifted with a level of responsibility beyond his tender years to understand. After the transport that he and his wife have taken is attacked, he has to make a heart-wrenching decision to either watch his wife die in the flames that are threatening to consume them both or to save her life by sending her away. Can he learn to control his gift without destroying everything around him? Only time will tell.
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.
Nejnovější poznatky, teorie a zajímavosti z výzkumu složitého lidského orgánu - mozku.
