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345) Saturn V Rocket
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
In 1961, Pres. John F. Kennedy set the challenge of landing a man on the moon by the end of the decade. In order to achieve this, NASA partnered with US industry to build the largest rocket ever produced, the Saturn V. It was designed and tested in record time and made its first flight in 1967. Less than two years later and within the timescales set by the president, the crew of Apollo 11 was launched on a Saturn V and watched live by millions of...
347) Through the wormhole
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Hosted by Morgan Freeman, Through the Wormhole explores the deepest mysteries of existence, the questions that have puzzled mankind for eternity. Who or what are we? Are we alone? How did life begin? What happened before? The series brings together the brightest minds and best ideas from the very edges of science to reveal the extraordinary truth of our universe. Includes 8 episodes.
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"This Way to the Universe is a celebration of the astounding, ongoing scientific investigations that have revealed the nature of reality at its smallest, at its largest, and at the scale of our daily lives. The enigmas that Professor Michael Dine discusses are like landmarks on a fantastic journey to the edge of the universe. Asked where to find out about the Big Bang, Dark Matter, the Higgs boson particle--the long cutting edge of physics right now--Dine...
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Is the apparent 'grand design' of our universe evidence of a benevolent creator who set things in motion, or does science offer another explanation? Delve into the mind of Stephen Hawking as he attempts to answer some of life's biggest questions: Is there a god? What is the meaning of life? And why does the universe exist?
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Have you ever found yourself wondering about wormholes, wanting to know what a black hole is, how stars are made, or even how to travel in time? Explore the many wonders of the Cosmos and learn more about the origin, evolution, and order of the Universe with this entertaining and information-packed book. One of the most complex areas of science is presented in a fun and lively way, using highly attractive and absorbing illustrations to explain the...
359) The future of humanity: terraforming, interstellar travel, immortality, and our destiny beyond Earth
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
Unabridged.
Language
English
360) The 4% universe: y
Author
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Documents the recent efforts of scientists to explain the ninety-six percent of the universe not comprised of known matter, drawing on interviews with leading figures to describe the rivalries, collaborations, and discoveries that are redefining current understandings.
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