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The "universe" refers to all "observable things", ranging in size from the entire cosmos to elementary particles. A guide for an enjoyable visit to the universe, this small tome on fundamental physics, cosmology, Higgs bosons, time travel, and all that is unlike any other analogous book. Its scientific statements are correct or, at least, they coincide with the opinions held by the vast majority of experts. It establishes clear distinctions between things we know for sure and things that we know that we do not know, or we do not understand.

Venture into the depths of "The Breakaway Civilization Hypothesis," a tome that challenges the very foundations of our accepted historical and scientific frameworks. This narrative, rich in scholarly rigor, posits the existence of entities and societies whose technological and existential strides cast a long shadow over our contemporary understanding of progress and civilization. Through a synthesis of obscure historical anecdotes, cutting-edge scientific speculation, and insightful philosophical discourse, the book invites its readers to question the veracity of our collective narrative. ...

Immerse yourself in the marvels and mysteries of the universe with the thrilling eBook, "The Uncharted Cosmos". It's a captivating exploration of the cosmos that will take you on a journey beyond the edge of the known universe and into its dark side. Through engaging and accessible language, readers will unravel the perplexing concepts of dark matter and dark energy that continue to mystify scientists of our time. Beginning with a foundational understanding of astrophysics and cosmology, "The Uncharted Cosmos" offers to build your cosmic view. With intriguing sections on the observable ...

Dive into an astonishing journey through time and space with “Celestial Visions,” an enthralling exploration of our relationship with the cosmos. This captivating eBook embarks on an investigation into history, science, and culture, using the universe and its celestial bodies as a constant guide. Chapter one sets a strong foundation with an intricate examination of the emergence of astrology, laying out its roots in ancient civilizations and its impact on culture, mythological structures, and religion. The journey continues, tracing the revolution in celestial understanding sparked by ...

Delve into the captivating and mysterious crevices of the cosmos with the new eBook, "The Infinite Tapestry." This layered and profound piece takes readers on an exhilarating journey, plunging into the mysteries of the universe, reality, and existence. Unravel the intricacies of the multiverse, explore the fabric of spacetime, and marvel at the interdimensional vibrations of string theory. "The Infinite Tapestry" skillfully unravels complex astrophysical concepts and bridges the gap between the tangible and the unseen. Beginning with an engaging introduction to the multidimensional universe...

Icy, rocky, sometimes dusty, always mysterious – comets and asteroids are among the Solar System's very oldest inhabitants, formed within a swirling cloud of gas and dust in the area of space that eventually hosted the Sun and its planets. Locked within each of these extra-terrestrial objects is the 4.6-billion-year wisdom of Solar System events, and by studying them at close quarters using spacecraft we can coerce them into revealing their closely-guarded secrets. This offers us the chance to answer some fundamental questions about our planet and its inhabitants.

Letters from the Universe presents a new, simplistic framework for this vast expanse we exist in. By understanding the cosmos and knowing how everything began, we can emulate the ways of the universe and orchestrate a beautiful symphony of life, love, and happiness.

In October of 2016, our estimate of how many galaxies there are in the universe jumped from 200 billion to 2 trillion, which begs the question: is there life outside of our planet? And if so, what does that do to our theology? In Alien Theology, Pastor Bradley enters into a conversation that started before Christ and considers the possibility of alien life in light of Scripture, science, and logic.

"Hace muchos años -1976- estuve en Tucson, Arizona, y en el planetario de la ciudad había un ciclo de charlas de divulgación. Una de ellas me llamó poderosamente la atención. La ofrecía el astrónomo de la Universidad de Arizona, Nick Woolf, y se titulaba "The Universe: I can Feel it in my Bones". El título era tan provocativo que me inspiró para una charla pública que, ya de vuelta en Chile, he dictado durante años: "Somos polvo de estrellas". A miles de jóvenes y no tan jóvenes les he contado lo que yo considero una de las más grandes historias de la astronomía.

With the ongoing advancement of AI and other technologies, our world is becoming increasingly intelligent. From chatbots to innovations in brain-computer interfaces to the possibility of superintelligences leading to the Singularity later this century, our reality is being transformed before our eyes. This is commonly seen as the natural result of progress, but what if there's more to it than that? What if intelligence is an inevitability, an underlying property of the universe?

The night sky is an endless source of wonder and mystery. For thousands of years it has been at the heart of scientific and philosophical inquiry, from the first star catalogues etched into ancient Mesopotamian clay tablets to the metres-wide telescopes constructed in Chile's Atacama Desert today. On a clear night it is hard not to look up and pick out familiar constellations, and to think of the visionary minds who pioneered our understanding of what lies beyond.

Highly esteemed astrophysicist Joseph Silk explores the vast mysteries and speculations of the field of cosmology in a way that balances an accessible style for the general reader and enough technical detail for advanced students and professionals. Indeed, while the physical laws and origins of the universe can be endlessly complex, even Einstein once mused that they could be explained simply enough to be grasped by nonspecialists.

Seeking to uncover the holy grail of science, the elusive Theory of Everything that lies at the heart of the cosmos, Professor Stephen Hawking takes us to the cutting edge of theoretical physics. In a realm where truth is often stranger than fiction, he explains in layman's terms the principles that control our universe.

In this bundle, astrophysicist Andrew May take a deep dive into space exploration and our continued and evolving fascination with the cosmos. Astrobiology: May gives an expert overview of our current state of knowledge, looking at how life started on Earth, the tell-tale signatures it produces, and how such signatures might be detected elsewhere in the Solar System. Destination Mars: May traces the history of our fascination with the Red Planet. The Space Business: May provides an in-depth look at the triumphs and heroic failures of quixotic quests to commercialize the final frontier.

The science behind the debate raging in modern physics over the disconcerting and uncomfortable realization that just maybe there is, as astronomer Fred Hoyle put it, some sort of "superintellect that has monkeyed with the physics". Written with the non-scientist in mind, this exploration of the big bang, Schroedinger's cat, the chaos of 9/11, the complexity of the mimic octopus and the blister beetle, and the strong anthropic principle is accessible to anyone bright enough to be interested.

Take a look through the lens and discover the beauty and science of the magnificent world that is our night sky - and beyond. From the 150km (93 mile) wide impact craters on the moon to Jupiter's Great Red Spot, a swirling storm that started in the 1600s, learn all about the history of astronomy. Find out about astronomical phenomena and take a tour of the solar system. This easy-to-follow audiobook also explains the science behind the wonders of the sky. 

Until recently, scientists could only guess at what lay past the edge of spacetime. But as pioneering theoretical physicist Laura Mersini-Houghton explains, today new scientific tools are giving us the ability to peer beyond the limits of our universe and test our theories about what is there. Her groundbreaking research suggests that we sit in a quantum landscape whose peaks and valleys hide a multitude of other universes, and whose topography holds the secret to the origins of existence itself.

Dive into a riveting exploration of our cosmos, far beyond the familiar bounds of our three-dimensional world with the new eBook, "Dimensions Unveiled". Journey through the fascinating corners of theoretical physics, journeying into quantum mechanics, relativity theory, and the mysteries of black holes and wormholes. Crafted with a perfect balance of depth and accessibility, this book serves as an intriguing primer for anyone intrigued by the concept of multiverse, parallel realities, and dimensions. "Dimensions Unveiled" provides an apt exploration of spatial, hypothetical higher ...

Set foot on an awe-inspiring journey that transcends the known barriers of our universe in "Beyond the Event Horizon." This enriching eBook peels back the cosmic curtains to expose the fascinating and mind-boggling domain of black holes. Chapter by chapter, it guides you through an all-encompassing exploration of our cosmos. Beginning from the vastness of the universe, it delves into the birth, life, and death of black holes. Gravitational pulls, the point of no return at the event horizon, the enigmatic singularity, it covers it all. Drawn from the latest and most advanced scientific ...

In Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them, leading theoretical physicist and YouTube star Antonio Padilla takes us on an irreverent cosmic tour of nine of the most extraordinary numbers in physics. These include Graham's number, which is so large that if you thought about it in the wrong way, your head would collapse into a singularity; TREE(3), whose finite value could never be reached before the universe reset itself; and 10^{-120}, which measures the desperately unlikely balance of energy the universe needs to exist....