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Recent Advances in Cancer Diagnostics and Therapy

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This book provides information about different types and stages of cancer and their subtypes with their respective molecular mechanisms, etiology, histopathology, and cellular origins. This book also provides detailed information about cancer incidence, mortality, and different types of technologies both bio and nano employed in cancer diagnosis and screening, and their applications in cancer therapies. This book informs readers about molecular mechanisms of cancer, diagnosis, and therapies along with different computational techniques used on a single platform.The chapters include a broad and integrated perspective on cancer-related topics. This book covers both conventional and emerging techniques employed in cancer screening and diagnosis, including imaging, biomarker, and electrochemical nanosensor-based approaches with detailed information on sensor development. Similarly, this book also covers the mechanisms of different conventional and emerging herbal and nano therapies used in cancer treatment. The authors discuss applications of different computational and mathematical tools, such as machine-learning methods, that can be employed in cancer diagnosis and therapy at the level of personalized medicine.Features: Offers an integrated approach to provide information about all aspects of cancer biology, diagnosis, and therapy Focuses on both conventional and emerging tools/techniques applicable in cancer screening and diagnosis Covers the mechanisms of conventional and emerging anticancer drugs and therapies Provides insights about a personalized medicine-based approach in cancer diagnosis and therapy This book is essential for university students, course lecturers, researchers, and industrialists working in the fields of cancer biology, medicine, and pharmacology.

The Fourth Dimension: Toward a Geometry of Higher Reality

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This is the definitive popular exploration of what the fourth dimension means, both physically and spiritually. Mathematician and science-fiction novelist Rudy Rucker takes readers on a guided tour of a higher reality that explores what the fourth dimension is and what it has meant to generations of thinkers. The exciting and challenging journey is enhanced by more than 200 illustrations and a host of puzzles and problems (with answers)."This is an invigorating book, a short but spirited slalom for the mind." — Timothy Ferris, The New York Times Book Review "Highly readable. One is reminded of the breadth and depth of Hofstadter's Gödel, Escher, Bach." — Science"Anyone with even a minimal interest in mathematics and fantasy will find The Fourth Dimension informative and mind-dazzling... [Rucker] plunges into spaces above three with a zest and energy that is breathtaking." — Martin Gardner "Those who think the fourth dimension is nothing but time should be encouraged to read The Fourth Dimension, along with anyone else who feels like opening the hinges of his mind and letting in a bit of fresh air." — John Sladek, Washington Post Book World"A mine of mathematical insights and a thoroughly satisfying read." — Paul Davies, Nature Magazine

Una breve historia de casi todo

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¿Puede un solo libro convertirse en la perfecta introducción para adentrarse en disciplinas tan dispares como la astronomía, la geología, la física, la química y la biología? ¿Puede un trabajo de divulgación científica ofrecer razonamientos y datos precisos, y al mismo tiempo ser tremendamente entretenido? ¿Puede una única obra narrar la historia de los grandes descubrimientos de la ciencia y contarnos también divertidas anécdotas relacionadas con estos extraordinarios logros y con los hombres que los alcanzaron? Una breve historia de casi todo es, sin lugar a dudas, ese libro y mucho más. Viajero empedernido y divulgador brillante y entusiasta, Bill Bryson nos propone un fascinante recorrido por la historia del universo que nos rodea y los conocimientos que nos han llevado a comprenderlo un poco mejor. Con una curiosidad innata, una prosa fluida y una admirable capacidad de síntesis, Bryson logra explicar en Una breve historia de casi todo los grandes acontecimientos y las razones fundamentales que han llevado al cosmos, a nuestro planeta y a todos los seres vivos a ser como son.

Energy Science And Technology, Solar Engineering-I (Applications)

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The earth surface receives more energy from sunlight in just one hour than the total energy utilized by mankind in entire year. The fossil-fuel based energy resources combined with all but solar renewable energy resources are de facto undersized before solar energy resource. Solar energy has served mankind since ages by providing heat for cooking and heating, wind for transportation on rivers and seas and power for grinding or pumping water. Solar energy utilization does not release any pollutants related to energy raw materials and is free of any charge. The volume 5 has a fine collection of articles to help the readers catch up with the latest developments made in the field of solar engineering. The temptation in compiling and finalizing this volume was to concentrate on solar engineering applications rather than the fundamentals of solar engineering given otherwise in most text books on renewable energy. The topics covered in this volume include: o Classification of solar radiation estimation techniques o Some solar energy technologies and applications o Parabolic trough solar technology o Thermal analysis of solar pond and solar still o Systems and materials for thermal storage of solar energy o Review of materials used in various solar thermal appliances o Review of mature solar thermal power stations o Techno economic assessment of integrated solar combined cycle power plants o Solar updraft power plants o Exchange of energy between the sun and outer space o Sunspaces (passive solar systems) o Thermo-fluid dynamic behavior of a district heating system in Brazil o Hybrid liquid desiccant air conditioning systems in survey o Heat transfer modelling of planetary rotary coolers o Ecological criteria for optimization of solar architecture The volume 5 contains 15 chapters from 35 researchers and/or academicians representing 13 nations, namely Algeria, Brazil, China, Ethiopia, France, India, Iran, Italy, Malaysia, Republic of Korea, Romania, Serbia and Spain giving an overview of the various research activities being carried out in different parts of the world in the field of Solar Engineering.

Solar Energy: Advancements and Challenges

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Energy is a key source of economic growth due to its involvement as the primary input. Energy drives economic productivity and industrial growth. It can be considered as the prime requirement for the modern economy. Solar energy is a renewable source of energy that can be used to produce heat or generate electricity. The total amount of solar energy available on Earth’s surface is vastly in excess of the world’s current and anticipated energy requirements. In the 21st century, solar energy is expected to become increasingly attractive as a renewable energy source. An increase in the share of solar energy may destabilize the grid. To overcome the issues of grid instability, specifically in remote areas, BIM and GIS-based microgrid planning based on data can be effectively used. BIM and GIS are used to assess alternative solutions and big data analytics in building solar electrical systems according to planning requirements and managing assets. The integration of BIM and GIS information systems for microgrid planning is appealing due to its potential benefits, such as it decreases the microgrid planning time and cost.The present book is about the advancements in technology for harnessing solar energy and the challenges associated with different modes of utilizing this inexhaustible renewable energy source. This book will be helpful for researchers, academicians, technologists, innovators, and industry experts working in the area of solar energy, artificial intelligence, and smart grids.

Chemistry and Chemical Engineering for Sustainable Development

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The world faces significant challenges as population and consumption continue to grow while nonrenewable fossil fuels and other raw materials are depleted at ever-increasing rates. This volume takes a technical approach that addresses these issues using green design and analysis. It brings together innovative research, new concepts, and novel developments in the application of new tools for chemical and materials engineers. It is an immensely research-oriented, comprehensive, and practical work that focuses on the use of applied concepts to enhance productivity and sustainability in chemical engineering. It contains significant research that reports on new methodologies and important applications in the fields of chemical engineering as well as the latest coverage of chemical databases. Highlighting theoretical foundations, real-world cases, and future directions, the volume covers a diverse collection of the newest innovations in the field, including new research on atomic/nuclear physics, the barometric formula, amino acids in aqueous solutions, bioremediation and biotechnology, and more.

Nanoscience and Nanoengineering

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This volume presents a selection of important information and discussion on the new scientific trend of chemical mesoscopics and also sheds new knowledge on the science of nanomaterials, processes of nanochemistry, and nanoengineering. The volume explores nanomaterial development as well as investigations of processes and modeling. It provides new perspectives on processes, while also discussing new methods of treatment polymeric materials and different material modification, including by super small quantities of metal/carbon nanocomposites. This volume will be a valuable resource on new trends on chemical mesoscopics, nanotechnology, and nanoengineering for researchers, scientists, professors, postgraduate students, and others.

Energy Storage for Modern Power System Operations

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ENERGY STORAGE for MODERN POWER SYSTEM OPERATIONS Written and edited by a team of well-known and respected experts in the field, this new volume on energy storage presents the state-of-the-art developments and challenges for modern power systems for engineers, researchers, academicians, industry professionals, consultants, and designers. Energy storage systems have been recognized as the key elements in modern power systems, where they are able to provide primary and secondary frequency controls, voltage regulation, power quality improvement, stability enhancement, reserve service, peak shaving, and so on. Particularly, deployment of energy storage systems in a distributed manner will contribute greatly in the development of smart grids and providing promising solutions for the above issues. The main challenges will be the adoption of new techniques and strategies for the optimal planning, control, monitoring and management of modern power systems with the wide installation of distributed energy storage systems. Thus, the aim of this book is to illustrate the potential of energy storage systems in different applications of modern power systems, with a view toward illuminating recent advances and research trends in storage technologies. This exciting new volume covers the recent advancements and applications of different energy storage technologies that are useful to engineers, scientists, and students in the discipline of electrical engineering. Suitable for the engineers at power companies and energy storage consultants working in the energy storage field, this book offers a cross-disciplinary look across electrical, mechanical, chemical and renewable engineering aspects of energy storage. Whether for the veteran engineer or the student, this is a must-have for any library. AUDIENCE Electrical engineers and other designers, engineers, and scientists working in energy storage

Carbon Nanotubes for a Green Environment

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Carbon Nanotubes for a Green Environment: Balancing the Risks and Rewards describes the synthesis, characterization, and unique applications of undoped and doped carbon nanotubes as well as hybrids of them with grapheme or nanocomposites, focusing on green aspects of carbon nanotube applications. The volume shows new approaches used for tapping the potential and promise of key materials in isolation or combined with other materials.The research-oriented chapters highlight a spectrum of applications of carbon nanotubes as novel materials for energy storage as well as for environmental remediation, wastewater treatment, green health care products, and more. Chapters explore the use of carbon nanotubes for remediation methods for wastewater treatment such as by using graphene oxide-carbon nanotube composites and by applying undoped and doped carbon nanotubes for removing contaminates. The book also looks at the application of carbon nanotubes for enhanced oil recovery and for heavy metal separation. Other chapters look at the rheological behavior of carbon nanotubes-based materials and their role in processing for various products, the thermal and electrical transport in carbon nanotubes composites, carbon nanotubes-based composite materials for electromagnetic shielding applications. The biomedical applications of carbon nanotube-based nanomaterials also explored, such as FTIR spectroscopy.

Data Analytics in Biomedical Engineering and Healthcare

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Data Analytics in Biomedical Engineering and Healthcare explores key applications using data analytics, machine learning, and deep learning in health sciences and biomedical data. The book is useful for those working with big data analytics in biomedical research, medical industries, and medical research scientists. The book covers health analytics, data science, and machine and deep learning applications for biomedical data, covering areas such as predictive health analysis, electronic health records, medical image analysis, computational drug discovery, and genome structure prediction using predictive modeling. Case studies demonstrate big data applications in healthcare using the MapReduce and Hadoop frameworks. Examines the development and application of data analytics applications in biomedical data Presents innovative classification and regression models for predicting various diseases Discusses genome structure prediction using predictive modeling Shows readers how to develop clinical decision support systems Shows researchers and specialists how to use hybrid learning for better medical diagnosis, including case studies of healthcare applications using the MapReduce and Hadoop frameworks

Research Methodologies and Practical Applications of Chemistry

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This new volume, Research Methodologies and Practical Applications of Chemistry, presents a detailed analysis of current experimental and theoretical approaches surrounding chemical science. With an emphasis on multidisciplinary as well as interdisciplinary applications, the book extensively reviews fundamental principles and presents recent research to help show logical connections between the theory and application of modern chemistry concepts. It also emphasizes the behavior of materials from the molecular point of view.The burgeoning field of chemistry and chemical science has led to many recent technological innovations and discoveries. Understanding the impact of these technologies on business, science, and industry is an important first step in developing applications for a variety of settings and contexts. The aim of this book is to present research that has transformed this discipline and aided its advancement. The book examines the strengths and future potential of chemical technologies in a variety of industries.

Composite Materials for Industry, Electronics, and the Environment

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This new volume focuses on different aspects of composite systems that are associated with research and development, helping to bridge the gap between classical analysis and modern real-life applications. The chapters look at the experimental and theoretical aspects of composite materials, regarding preparation, processing, design, properties, and practical implications. It also presents recent advancements, research, and development prospects of advanced composite materials that provide new solutions for advanced technologies.

Free Will

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From the New York Times bestselling author of The End of Faith, a thought-provoking, "brilliant and witty" (Oliver Sacks) look at the notion of free will—and the implications that it is an illusion.A belief in free will touches nearly everything that human beings value. It is difficult to think about law, politics, religion, public policy, intimate relationships, morality—as well as feelings of remorse or personal achievement—without first imagining that every person is the true source of his or her thoughts and actions. And yet the facts tell us that free will is an illusion. In this enlightening book, Sam Harris argues that this truth about the human mind does not undermine morality or diminish the importance of social and political freedom, but it can and should change the way we think about some of the most important questions in life.

Der Wissenschaftswahn

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Rupert Sheldrake hat mit dem "Wissenschaftswahn" ein Standardwerk geschaffen – eine schlagkräftige Antwort auf den "Gotteswahn" von Richard Dawkins. Der berühmte Biologe zeigt anhand von zehn "Dogmen", dass die meisten Forscher an Vorstellungen festhalten, die vollkommen überholt und eindeutig widerlegbar sind. Er fordert ein neues und grenzüberschreitendes Denken und plädiert für mehr Offenheit und Neugier in den Naturwissenschaften. Aktualisierte Taschenbuchneuausgabe eines der Hauptwerke des großen Visionärs. Die 10 Dogmen der Naturwissenschaften:1. Alles ist mechanischer Natur.2. Materie besitzt grundsätzlich kein Bewusstsein.3. Die Gesamtheit von Materie und Energie ist immer gleich.4. Die Naturgesetze stehen ein für alle Mal fest.5. Die Natur kennt keine Absichten.6. Biologische Vererbung ist ausschließlich materieller Natur.7. Der Geist, unser Denken und Fühlen, sitzt im Kopf.8. Erinnerungen sind materielle Spuren im Gehirn.9. Unerklärliche Phänomene wie Telepathie sind reine Einbildung.10. Mechanische Medizin ist die einzig wirksame Medizin.Das materislistische Welt ist obsolet geworden. Nüchtern, sachlich und ohne jede Esoterik zeigt hier ein Naturwissenschaftler, wie fadenscheinig und oberflächlich die Argumente der Vertreter eines reinen Materialsmus geworden sind. sheldrake fodert einen Neuanfang in Philosophie und Wissenschaft, der überfällig ist und Wissenschaft und Spiritualität auf die Dauer zusammenführen wird.

Self-powered Sensors

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Self-powered Sensors: A Path to Wearable Electronics features recent developments in chemical, photonic, pharmaceutical, microbiological, biomimetic, and bio-inspired approaches for MEMS/NEMS and medicinal self-powered sensors. Unconventional nanomaterial sensors driven by self-sufficient energy are given a contemporary review, with a focus on the categorization of energy sources and comparisons of research involving self-powered solar, piezoresistive, triboelectric, and thermodynamic technologies. This book also focuses on the different techniques, materials, comparisons of fabrication of self-powered sensors as well as thermoelectric self-powered sensors and its implantable applications. - Presents state-of-the-art technologies and advancements in the design and application of self-powered sensors - Examines the advantages and disadvantages of self-powered nanomaterial sensors in terms of energy collecting techniques and sensing applications - Reviews the incorporation of self-operating devices and novel uses for neuromorphic sensors

Da te solo a tutto il mondo

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Perché alcuni paesi sono ricchi, mentre altri sono poveri? In che modo le istituzioni possono influenzare il buon andamento di un sistema economico? Perché la Cina cresce a un ritmo cosí vertiginoso? Cosa possiamo imparare confrontando una crisi personale con una crisi di portata nazionale? Come possiamo affrontare i comunissimi pericoli quotidiani? Quali insegnamenti, a livello di stile di vita e benessere, possiamo ricavare dall'osservazione dei popoli tradizionali? Quali saranno le sfide globali del prossimo futuro? Dal metodo di ricerca delle scienze sociali alle differenze economiche delle nazioni, dalla crisi mondiale alle peculiarità della situazione italiana: tra antropologia, geopolitica e analisi culturale Jared Diamond, affrontando le grandi domande del presente, ci accompagna in una nuova, incredibile avventura nella storia del nostro pianeta.

Den genetiska dödsboken

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Ny bok om evolutionens underverk av författaren till Den själviska genen »En färgsprakande rundtur i naturen sedd ur genernas synvinkel.« Times väljer Den genetiska dödsboken till Årets vetenskapsbok 2024 »En magnifik bok om evolutionens underverk.« Philip Ball, Science En kamouflerad ödla har ett uttorkat landskap av sand och stenar »målat« på ryggen. Ödlans hud kan läsas som en beskrivning av en urtida öken, en värld där dess förfäder levde och överlevde. Sådana beskrivningar går dock djupare än huden. De tränger ända in i den levande varelsens grundstomme. Den genetiska dödsboken är en banbrytande bok: ett utforskande av den darwinistiska evolutionens makt och vad den kan avslöja om det förflutna. Richard Dawkins visar hur varje levande varelses kropp, beteende och gener kan läsas som en bok - ett arkiv över dess förfäders världar. I framtiden kommer en zoolog som ställs inför ett hittills okänt djur att kunna avkoda dess förfäders historia genom att läsa djurets unika »dödsbok«. Den genetiska dödsboken är rikt illustrerad i färg och öppnar porten till ett förflutet som är mer levande, nyanserat och fängslande än någonting vi tidigare sett. I översättning av Manne Svensson. RICHARD DAWKINS [f. 1941] är evolutionsbiolog, etolog, före detta professor vid Oxfords universitet och flerfaldigt prisbelönt författare. Med debuten Den själviska genen [1976] förändrade han helt synen evolutionsteorin och han har jämförts med tidigare revolutionära biologer som Charles Darwin, James Watson och Francis Crick.

Kollaps

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Hvorfor blomstrer enkelte samfunn, mens andre kollapser? Hva skjedde med menneskene som skapte statuene på Påskeøya, eller med arkitektene bak Maya-pyramidene? Og hva kommer til å skje med oss? Jared Diamonds Våpen, pest og stål revolusjonerte vår historieforståelse. Nå utforsker han hvordan menneskehetens bruk og misbruk av miljøet kan avsløre sannheten om verdenshistoriens største kollapser, fra Anasazi-indianerne i Nord-Amerika til vikingene på Grønland og vår tids Montana. I Kollaps setter Jared Diamond siste nytt på forskningsfronten i et bredt historisk perspektiv. Resultatet er en pageturner som forklarer fortidens dypeste mysterier samtidig som den gir oss håp for fremtiden. «Antagelig den viktigste boka du noen gang vil lese.» TIM FLANNERY, SCIENCE «Dette er årets kjøp! Som et helt college-kurs ledet av en engasjerende og briljant professor – alt til prisen av én bok.» BUSINESSWEEK Jared Mason Diamond (f. 1937) er professor i geografi og fysiologi ved Universitetet i Californina (UCLA). Han er tverrfaglig orientert, og har bakgrunn i ulike f*g som antropologi, ornitologi, evolusjonærbiologi og geografi. Diamond er først og fremst kjent for sine prisvinnende bøker innen populærvitenskap. "Våpen, pest og stål" (fra 1997) er den mest kjente. Men også "The Third Chimpanzee" og "Collapse" er bestselgere.

Le roman de la radio

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« (...) Dans ce livre, c’est toute la radio — avant, pendant, après la guerre — qu’il raconte. Cette radio qui lui a toujours été nécessaire, autant que l’air qu’il respire. Roland Dhordain n’a pas seulement fait de la radio toute sa vie, il est la radio. Je l’ai toujours connu débordant d’enthousiasme, épanoui dès qu’il entrait dans un studio, dans une régie, dès qu’il se penchait vers un micro ou invitait quelqu’un à y parler. « Dans cette histoire, qu’il conte avec tant d’allégresse — à chaque instant, le témoin et l’expert viennent donner à l’historien un inestimable coup de main — c’est comme une épopée qu’il ressuscite (...) » Alain Decaux, de l’Académie française.

Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery (Enhanced Edition)

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Nano-carriers for Drug Delivery: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery presents recent discoveries in research on the pharmaceutical applications of the various types of nanosystem-based drug delivery systems. As many nanosystems have reached the market over the past decade, this book proves their benefits to patients. It explores these new carriers and the advances in drug delivery they have facilitated. Reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of the subject matter, the book includes experts from different fields, and with various backgrounds and expertise. It will appeal to researchers and students from different disciplines, such as materials science, technology and various biomedical fields. Coverage includes industrial applications that bridge the gap between lab-based research and practical industrial use. The resulting work is a reference and practical source of guidance for researchers, students and scientists working in the fields of nanotechnology, materials science and technology and biomedical science. Enables readers from different fields to access recent research and protocols across traditional boundaries Focuses on protocols and techniques, as well as the knowledge base of the field, thus enabling those in R&D to learn about, and successfully deploy, cutting-edge techniques Includes sections on nanocarrier systems

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