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Discontinuous Dynamical Systems on Time-varying Domains

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This heavily-illustrated book is the first ever to present discontinuous dynamical systems in time-varying domains where the corresponding switchability of a flow to the time-varying boundary in discontinuous dynamical systems is discussed.

Land Remediation and Management: Bioengineering Strategies

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This edited book deals with land regeneration and management using living organisms for a sustainable future. It brings together the latest developments made by leading biotechnologists, bioengineers and environmental scientists in the area of land remediation. The chapters cover different aspects of soil's conventional and emerging pollutants (synthetic or naturally occurring chemicals). Global population is rapidly affected by this catastrophic situation, industrialization and overuse of chemical compounds. There are currently many bioengineering strategies used to eliminate these dangerous chemicals. In this book, the chapters present the current evidence and comprehensive studies that may be useful for reader. It provides a comprehensive text thereby filling the gap in the literature. The contents of the book further deliver a good understanding of emerging environmental contaminants and their sustainable remediation through the use of bioengineering tools andtechniques.This book is of interest to industry experts, researchers, academicians in bioengineering and biomedical sciences, graduates and undergraduates in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Environmental Sciences, Health, Clinical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. It is also a useful read for national and international agricultural scientists and policy makers.

Complex Motions and Chaos in Nonlinear Systems

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This book brings together 10 chapters on a new stream of research examining complex phenomena in nonlinear systems—including engineering, physics, and social science. Complex Motions and Chaos in Nonlinear Systems provides readers a particular vantage of the nature and nonlinear phenomena in nonlinear dynamics that can develop the corresponding mathematical theory and apply nonlinear design to practical engineering as well as the study of other complex phenomena including those investigated within social science.

Mente y materia

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Al preguntarse si la mente y la materia (el sujeto y el objeto, el yo y el mundo exterior, etcétera) son dos cosas muy distintas o, por el contrario, la misma y única cosa, así como qué lugar ocupa la conciencia en la evolución de la vida y qué papel desempeña en las cuestiones morales el estado de desarrollo de la mente humana, Erwin Schrödinger, Premio Nobel de Física, invade sin reparos terrenos tradicionalmente ocupados por filósofos, teólogos, psicoanalistas y hasta, en determinados aspectos, políticos. Cuando Schrödinger plantea, por ejemplo, la cuestión de si todavía puede esperarse algún desarrollo biológico en el hombre de hoy o la de cómo puede darse su evolución intelectual paralela, las respuestas, rotundas, inquietarán a algunos y escandalizarán a otros. Además de la luz que aporta a la cada vez más candente discusión sobre el porvenir del hombre, el mayor mérito de este libro es el de obligar a pensar. Es difícil que quien lo lea permanezca indiferente e, indefectiblemente, algo se pondrá en movimiento en sus criterios preconcebidos. Como muy bien dijo de este libro el crítico del Scientific American, J.R. Newman: «Lo lees en unas horas; lo recuerdas durante toda la vida...».

Az agy

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Csatlakozzunk a neves agykutatóhoz, David Eaglemanhez a bennünk lakozó univerzumban tett körútján! Az utazás érinti az extrém sportokat, a bűnügyi igazságszolgáltatást, a népirtást, az agysebészetet, a robotok világát és a halhatatlanság keresését. Útközben, az agysejtek milliárdjainak és kapcsolataik billióinak végtelenül sűrű dzsungelében olyasvalamit találunk, amire nem számítottunk. Önmagunkat. „Az agy minden oldala tartogat meglepetéseket, a könyv éppoly fantasztikus, mint amilyen magával ragadó.” STEPHEN FRY

Ion Transporters

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“In the struggle between plants and salt, ion transporters are the silent warriors that turn adversity into growth.”As our planet faces the growing threat of climate change and soil salinization, the need to develop resilient crops has never been more urgent. Ion Transporters: The Clue to Salt Tolerance and Adaptation in Plants offers an honest attempt to delve into the molecular mechanisms that enable plants to survive in salty environments. The book explores how ion transporters—specialized proteins that regulate the movement of ions across plant cell membranes—are central to a plant’s ability to manage salt stress and thrive in challenging conditions.Drawing from cutting-edge research in plant physiology, molecular biology, and genetics, this book uncovers the complex role of ion channels, pumps, and transporters in salt tolerance. It also highlights how scientists are leveraging these mechanisms to develop crops capable of withstanding increasing soil salinity. From halophytes, nature’s salt survivors, to biotechnological breakthroughs, this book reveals the future of sustainable agriculture in a salt-affected world. A special focus is given to advanced biotechnological tools such as gene editing, CRISPR-Cas9, and modern breeding techniques.Key Features:• In-depth explanation of ion transporters and their role in salt tolerance• Coverage of ion channels, pumps, and their coordination in stress adaptation• Case studies on halophytes and naturally salt-tolerant systems• Insights into gene editing, CRISPR-Cas9, and biotechnology applications• Exploration of sustainable crop development under saline conditionsWhether you are a researcher, educator, or agricultural practitioner, this book will deepen your understanding of the molecular underpinnings of salt tolerance and inspire innovative solutions for global food security.

Viitorul omenirii

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DE LA AUTORUL BESTSELLERULUI NEW YORK TIMES VIITORUL MINȚII UMANECĂLĂTORII INTERSTELARE, TERRAFORMAREA PLANETEI MARTE, NEMURIREA ȘI VIITORUL NOSTRU DINCOLO DE PĂMÂNT„Cu o limpezime admirabilă, Michio Kaku prezintă formarea planetelor și istoria rachetelor, explicându-ne cum am putea coloniza nu doar Marte, ci și unii dintre sateliții giganților gazoși Jupiter și Saturn." — Steven Poole, The Wall Street Journal„O privire uimitoare asupra viitorului. Întotdeauna optimist și exuberant, Kaku oferă o serie fascinantă de scenarii în care oamenii, depășind obstacolele actuale, reușesc să călătorească în univers." — Kirkus ReviewsCivilizația umană se află pe punctul de a se extinde dincolo de Pământ. Nu mai e doar o posibilitate, a devenit o necesitate: fie că vom fi forțați de schimbările climatice, de epuizarea resurselor sau de catastrofe viitoare care ne vor obliga să părăsim planeta, este sigur că, într-o bună zi, vom ajunge să locuim printre stele.În stilul său inconfundabil, fizicianul Michio Kaku explorează modul în care umanitatea ar putea dezvolta gradual o civilizație în spațiul cosmic, grație evoluțiilor spectaculoase din robotică, nanotehnologie și biotehnologie.„Kaku este un popularizator al științei experimentat și perspicace, reușind să stârnească interesul publicului larg pentru cele mai provocatoare aspecte ale subiectelor pe care le abordează. Viitorul omenirii conține o cantitate uriașă de speculații științifice, pe care Kaku le stăpânește și le organizează impecabil." — Steve Donoghue, Christian Science MonitorDe același autor, la Editura Trei au apărut Fizica imposibilului, Fizica viitorului, Lumi paralele și Viitorul minții umane.

Nanomaterials: Evolution and Advancement towards Therapeutic Drug Delivery (Part I)

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The development of a vector for the delivery of therapeutic drugs in a controlled and targeted fashion is still a major challenge in the treatment of many diseases. The conventional application of drugs may lead to many limitations including poor distribution, limited effectiveness, lack of selectivity and dose dependent toxicity. An efficient drug delivery system can address these problems. Recent nanotechnology advancements in the biomedical field have the potential to meet these challenges in developing drug delivery systems. Nanomaterials are changing the biomedical platform in terms of disease diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Nanomaterials aided drug delivery provides an advantage by enhancing aqueous solubility that leads to improved bioavailability, increased resistance time in the body, decreased side effects by targeting drugs to the specific location, reduced dose dependent toxicity and protection of drugs from early release. In this two-part book, the contributors have compiled reports of recent studies illustrating the promising nanomaterials that can work as drug carriers which can navigate conventional physiological barriers. A detailed account of several types of nanomaterials including polymeric nanoparticles, liposomes, dendrimers, micelles, carbon nanomaterials, magnetic nanoparticles, solid lipid-based nanoparticles, silica nanomaterials and hydrogels for drug delivery is provided in separate chapters. The contributors also present a discussion on clinical aspects of ongoing research with insights towards future prospects of specific nanotechnologies. Part I covers the following topics: · Polymeric nanoparticles · Characterization of nanostructured systems for bioactive compound delivery · Liposomes · Dendrimers · Nanomicelles · Carbon nanotubes · magnetic nanoparticles The book set is an informative resource for scholars who seek updates in nanomedicine with reference to nanomaterials used in drug delivery systems.

Nanomaterials: Evolution and Advancement towards Therapeutic Drug Delivery (Part II)

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The development of a vector for the delivery of therapeutic drugs in a controlled and targeted fashion is still a major challenge in the treatment of many diseases. The conventional application of drugs may lead to many limitations including poor distribution, limited effectiveness, lack of selectivity and dose dependent toxicity. An efficient drug delivery system can address these problems. Recent nanotechnology advancements in the biomedical field have the potential to meet these challenges in developing drug delivery systems. Nanomaterials are changing the biomedical platform in terms of disease diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Nanomaterials aided drug delivery provides an advantage by enhancing aqueous solubility that leads to improved bioavailability, increased resistance time in the body, decreased side effects by targeting drugs to the specific location, reduced dose dependent toxicity and protection of drugs from early release. In this two-part book, the contributors have compiled reports of recent studies illustrating the promising nanomaterials that can work as drug carriers which can navigate conventional physiological barriers. A detailed account of several types of nanomaterials including polymeric nanoparticles, liposomes, dendrimers, micelles, carbon nanomaterials, magnetic nanoparticles, solid lipid-based nanoparticles, silica nanomaterials and hydrogels for drug delivery is provided in separate chapters. The contributors also present a discussion on clinical aspects of ongoing research with insights towards future prospects of specific nanotechnologies. Part II covers the following topics: · Solid lipid nanoparticles and nanostructured lipid carriers · Silica based nanomaterials · Hydrogels · Metallic nanoparticles · Computational and experimental binding interactions of drug and β-cyclodextrin · Clinical milestones in nanotherapeutics · Drug delivery systems based on poly(lactide-co-glycolide) and its copolymers The book set is an informative resource for scholars who seek updates in nanomedicine with reference to nanomaterials used in drug delivery systems.

Love Drugs

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Is there a pill for love? What about an "anti-love drug", to help us get over an ex? This book argues that certain psychoactive substances, including MDMA—the active ingredient in Ecstasy—may help ordinary couples work through relationship difficulties and strengthen their connection. Others may help sever an emotional connection during a breakup. These substances already exist, and they have transformative implications for how we think about love. This book builds a case for conducting research into "love drugs" and "anti-love drugs" and explores their ethical implications for individuals and society. Scandalously, Western medicine tends to ignore the interpersonal effects of drug-based interventions. Why are we still in the dark about the effects of these drugs on romantic partnerships? And how can we overhaul scientific research norms to take relationships more fully into account? Ethicists Brian D. Earp and Julian Savulescu say that the time to think through such questions is now. Biochemical interventions into love and relationships are not some far-off speculation. Our most intimate connections are already being influenced by drugs we ingest for other purposes. Controlled studies are underway to see whether artificial brain chemicals can enhance couples therapy. And conservative religious groups are experimenting with certain medications to quash romantic desires—and even the urge to masturbate—among children and vulnerable sexual minorities. Simply put, the horse has bolted. Where it runs is up to us. Love Drugs arms us with the latest scientific knowledge and a set of ethical tools that we can use to decide if these sorts of medications should be a part of our society. Or whether a chemical romance will be right for us.

L'avenir de l'humanité

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C'était il n'y a pas si longtemps de la science-fiction, mais partir dans l'espace et quitter la Terre devient du scientifiquement possible, et peut-être une nécessité. À court terme, que ce soit à cause du réchauffement climatique ou de l'épuisement des ressources naturelles, ou à long terme, à cause d'un événement cosmologique, nous devons comprendre qu'un jour, les hommes devront quitter la Terre, ou disparaitre. Kaku étudie le processus par lequel l'humanité devrait se préparer à quitter la Terre et développer une nouvelle civilisation dans l'espace. Il révèle comment la recherche avancée en robotique, en nanotechnologie, et en biotechnologie nous permettent de terraformer et de construire des villes sur Mars. Il nous emmène ensuite ; au-delà de notre système solaire, en anticipant les voyages intergalactiques.

Jugarse la piel

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En uno de sus libros más provocadores, el famoso pensador Nassim Nicholas Taleb redefine lo que significa comprender el mundo, tener éxito en una profesión, contribuir a una sociedad justa y equitativa, detectar el absurdo e influir en los demás. Citando ejemplos que van desde Hammurabi a Séneca, o del gigante Anteo a Donald Trump, Taleb demuestra cómo la voluntad de aceptar los propios riesgos es un atributo esencial de héroes, santos e individuos prósperos en todos los ámbitos de la sociedad.Un desafío a las antiguas creencias sobre los valores de aquellos que dirigen las intervenciones militares, realizan inversiones financieras y difunden credos religiosos.

The New York Times Book of Science

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For more than 150 years, The New York Times has been in the forefront of science news reporting. These 125 articles from its archives are the very best, covering more than a century of scientific breakthroughs, setbacks, and mysteries. The varied topics range from chemistry to the cosmos, biology to ecology, genetics to artificial intelligence, all curated by the former editor of Science Times, David Corcoran. Big, informative, and wide-ranging, this journey through the scientific stories of our times is a must-have for all science enthusiasts.

Textile- and Fiber-Based Triboelectric Nanogenerators

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Textile- and Fiber-Based Triboelectric Nanogenerators: Advances and Perspectives presents the latest developments in triboelectric nanogenerators, covering current achievements and applications, as well as potential future applications. The book identifies the key drawbacks to these devices and then proposes solutions in a systematic way. It presents a guide for material scientists, electrical and chemical engineers, and industry practitioners on the current state-of-the- art of this multidisciplinary research area, while also opening up important new avenues of research for the industry to further develop smart textile-based energy harvesting devices.Readers will find comprehensive coverage of all types of textile- and fiber-based triboelectric nanogenerators for application in wearable technologies and self-powered electronics. It also outlines the unique advantages of triboelectric nanogenerators, their design considerations and guidelines, and the key challenges in translating them from the lab into real-world applications, with a particular focus on applications in the fields of sensing, structural health monitoring, and energy harvesting. - Introduces textile-based triboelectric materials used for harvesting energy from mechanical energy waste - Covers fabrication of triboelectric nanogenerators in conventional textiles for the development of next-generation wearable energy harvesters - Provides systematic and comprehensive coverage of textile-based triboelectric nanogenerators and highlights current and potential applications

¿Qué es una ley de la naturaleza?

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Este libro es una recopilación de ensayos y conferencias cuya unidad radica sobre todo en una singular simbiosis entre el investigador y el teórico, que erigen un sistema explicativo tan congruente como el de la mecánica ondulatoria, pero que acuden ineludiblemente a los fundamentos radicales del pensamiento científico en que debe basarse toda hipótesis que aspire a la legalidad universal. El autor explica debidamente qué debe entenderse por una ley de la naturaleza, las transformaciones sufridas por el concepto físico del mundo, la imagen del mundo en la ciencia natural, la idea fundamental contenida en la teoría de la mecánica ondulatoria, el concepto sobre la materia y qué es una partícula elemental.

Searching for Stars on an Island in Maine

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From the bestselling author of Einstein's Dreams—“an elegant and moving paean to our spiritual quest for meaning in an age of science" (The New York Times Book Review). • The basis for the public television series SEARCHING with Alan Lightman.As a physicist, Alan Lightman has always held a scientific view of the world. But one summer evening, while looking at the stars from a small boat at sea, Lightman was overcome by the overwhelming sensation that he was merging with something larger than himself—an eternal unity, something absolute and immaterial. The result is an inspired, lyrical meditation from the acclaimed author of Einstein's Dreams that explores these seemingly contradictory impulses. Lightman draws on sources ranging from Saint Augustine's conception of absolute truth to Einstein's theory of relativity, and gives us a profound inquiry into the human desire for truth and meaning, and a journey along the different paths of religion and science that become part of that quest. This small but provocative book explores the tension between our yearning for certainty and permanence versus the modern scientific view that all things in the physical world are uncertain and impermanent.

Chaotic Systems with Multistability and Hidden Attractors

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This book presents a collection of new articles written by world-leading experts and active researchers to present their recent finding and progress in the new area of chaotic systems and dynamics, regarding emerging subjects of unconventional chaotic systems and their complex dynamics.It guide readers directly to the research front of the new scientific studies. This book is unique of its kind in the current literature, presenting broad scientific research topics including multistability and hidden attractors in unconventional chaotic systems, such as chaotic systems without equilibria, with only stable equilibria, with a curve or a surface of equilibria. The book describes many novel phenomena observed from chaotic systems, such as non-Shilnikov type chaos, coexistence of different types of attractors, and spontaneous symmetry breaking in chaotic systems. The book presents state-of-the-art scientific research progress in the field with both theoretical advances and potential applications. This book is suitable for all researchers and professionals in the areas of nonlinear dynamics and complex systems, including research professionals, physicists, applied mathematicians, computer scientists and, in particular, graduate students in related fields.

Clima. Come evitare un disastro

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Bill Gates ha passato gli ultimi dieci anni a studiare le cause e gli effetti del cambiamento climatico. Avvalendosi della consulenza di fisici, chimici, biologi, ingegneri, esperti di science politiche e finanza, ha individuato i passi necessari per evitare un disastro ambientale sul nostro pianeta. In questo libro, Gates non solo spiega perché dobbiamo mirare ad azzerare le emissioni di gas serra, ma presenta anche le soluzioni per raggiungere questo obiettivo vitale, offrendo una visione chiara delle sfide che ci attendono. Forte della sua esperienza di innovatore capace di imporre idee rivoluzionarie, Gates ci introduce alle tecnologie che già oggi aiutano a ridurre le emissioni, mostra dove e in che modo possono diventare più efficienti, indica in quali settori sono necessari progressi immediati, racconta le storie di chi sta lavorando alle prossime, essenziali, scoperte. L’autore presenta un programma concreto per arrivare alle emissioni zero, suggerendo non soltanto le politiche che dovrebbero adottare le amministrazioni, ma anche quello che possiamo fare come cittadini per responsabilizzare su questa missione cruciale i governi, le imprese, e noi stessi. Bill Gates lo dice apertamente: azzerare le emissioni non sarà semplice, ma seguendo le proposte di questo libro finalmente è un obiettivo alla nostra portata. In un saggio documentato e autorevole, Bill Gates presenta un programma preciso e realizzabile per azzerare le emissioni di gas serra in tempo per evitare un disastro climatico.

Comerse el tarro

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En la Antigüedad se tenía al corazón por el órgano responsable de los pensamientos y las emociones. Hoy sabemos que todas nuestras ideas, decisiones, emociones y pensamientos se gestan en el interior del cerebro, en conversación permanente con el resto del cuerpo. Pero ¿cómo nace un pensamiento? ¿Cómo funciona ese órgano llamado "cerebro"? ¿Cómo almacena lo que aprende, cómo crea, cómo inventa? ¿Cómo hace de cada uno de nosotros un ser único e irrepetible? Gracias al apoyo de un equipo de neurocientíficos, filósofos y psicólogos, Comerse el tarro acompaña el crecimiento y la evolución del cerebro desde su mismo nacimiento, todo para mostrarnos la increíble realidad que nuestra mente es capaz de reconstruir con la ayuda de los sentidos, explicándonos cómo aprendemos, decidimos y actuamos, y también cómo nos conectamos con otras personas, con otros cerebros. Todas las experiencias de la vida contribuyen a moldear nuestro cerebro.Esperamos que la lectura de este libro contribuya a hacer del tuyo un órgano (aún) más curioso, motivado y feliz.

Microbial and Enzyme-Based Technology for Plastic Biodegradation

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Improper disposal of plastics increases micro-plastic discharge and waste to the environment. It causes growing global concern about the environmental and public health impacts of related byproducts. This book presents a safe process based on application of microbial cultures from different sources for the degradation of plastic waste to harmless products.The book begins by introducing the problem of plastic waste and its environmental impact, then moves on to describing microbial resources and the mechanism of biodegradation before presenting examples of biodegradation processes. Challenges of the microbial and enzyme based technologies for plastic biodegradation and potential research directions are also discussed. In addition, this book includes Explains the principles and benefits of microbial and enzyme technology in sustainable waste management Highlights the advantages of using microbial resources for biodegradation of plastic waste Includes examples of the application of bioremediation technology and useful suggestions

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