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Nature and Science October 2021 |
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| Losing Eden: Our Fundamental Need for the Natural World and Its Ability to Heal... by Lucy JonesWhat it is: a British journalist's exploration of how mental health is intertwined with nature and why preserving and expanding green spaces is critical to balancing humanity's relationship with the earth.
Read it for: the mix of personal experience and scientific research that bolsters the book's arguments.
Did you know? Digging in the dirt is good for you. Not only can it boost your mood, but bacteria in soil can be beneficial to the human microbiome. |
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| The Arbornaut: A Life Discovering the Eighth Continent in the Trees Above Us by Margaret LowmanGo climb a tree: A trailblazer in canopy ecology expounds on the wonders of the "eighth continent" of the earth, the world's treetops.
What's inside: an engaging account of author Margaret Lowman's life, including richly detailed descriptions of her discoveries in the canopies of Australia, India, Scotland, Ethiopia, and more.
About the author: While Lowman was teaching at Williams College, she led the construction of North America's first canopy walkway, an elevated pedestrian path through the treetops, in Myakka River State Park in Florida. |
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The soul of genius : Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, and the meeting that changed the course of science
by Jeffrey Orens
In 1911, some of the greatest minds in science convened at the First Solvay Conference in Physics, a meeting like no other. Almost half of the attendees had won or would go on to win the Nobel Prize.
At the center of this meeting were Marie Curie and a young Albert Einstein.
The subject of vicious misogynist and xenophobic attacks in the French press, Curie found herself in a storm that threatened her scientific legacy.
Albert Einstein proved a supporter in her travails.
Curie and Einstein come alive as the complex people they were in the pages of The Soul of Genius.
Utilizing never before seen correspondance and notes, Jeffrey Orens reveals the human side of these brilliant scientists, one who pushed boundaries and demanded equality in a man's world, no matter the cost, and the other, who was destined to become synonymous with genius.
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| Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary RoachWhat's inside: an investigation into the curious conflicts between humans and wildlife, featuring stories from animal-attack forensics investigators and Vatican workers using lasers to battle birds set on destruction.
The elephant in the room: was not a metaphor when author Mary Roach visited a tea plantation in West Bengal, India. Read the book to find out why!
Read it for: Roach’s signature wit and the practical suggestions of how to ethically deal with wildlife problems in everyday life. |
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| Below the Edge of Darkness: A Memoir of Exploring Light and Life in the Deep... by Edith WidderA light in the dark: This thought-provoking memoir about researching ocean bioluminescence begins with author Edith Widder's temporary loss of eyesight, an incident that sparked her fascination with light.
About the author: Marine biologist and MacArthur Fellow Widder earned the nickname "the Squid Whisperer" when she captured the first video footage of the elusive giant squid in its natural habitat.
Further reading: Bill Streever's In Oceans Deep, Dana Staaf's Monarchs of the Sea, and Helen Scales' The Brilliant Abyss. |
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How emotions are made : the secret life of the brain
by Lisa Feldman Barrett
Why do emotions feel automatic? Does rational thought really control emotion? How does emotion affect disease? How can you make your children more emotionally intelligent? How Emotions Are Made answers these questions and many more, revealing the latest research and intriguing practical applications of the new science of emotion, mind, and brain.
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| Imagination: The Science of Your Mind's Greatest Power by Jim DaviesImagine me and you: With topics ranging from hallucinations and lucid dreaming to memories and migraines, this thought-provoking and well-researched book delves into the science of imagination.
What sets it apart: the hard science made tangible with frequent nods to pop culture.
For fans of: engaging writing about the curiosities of mind, like Daniel C. Dennett's From Bacteria to Bach and Back or the works of Oliver Sacks, such as Hallucinations. |
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| Livewired: The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain by David EaglemanWhat it's about: This incisive work about neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to reconfigure itself under new circumstances, explores the cooperation and competition within the mysterious computational organ.
Don't miss: the enthusiastic exposition on the intersection of neuroscience and technology, which promises new therapies to restore sensory damage or loss.
About the author: Author David Eagleman is a Stanford University professor, a CEO, and the host of the PBS documentary series The Brain with David Eagleman. |
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| Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting by Lisa GenovaYou must remember this: Blending science and self-help, this accessible and engaging volume elucidates the science of memory formation, retention, and recall.
Forget me not: Author and neuroscientist Lisa Genova, known for her novel Still Alice, also explains how everyday instances of forgetfulness are not necessarily cause for alarm.
So how can you remember the name of that person you just met? The handy appendix includes tips to improve recall. |
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| Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World that Wasn't Designed for You by Jenara NerenbergWhat it is: a reframing of how to understand women with autism, ADHD, and other neurological differences. The author argues these differences have long been overlooked and undertreated due to how the symptoms present in women and girls.
Who it's for: women who've always felt "different," or anyone interested in a broader understanding of neurodiversity.
Reviewers say: This incisive book is "an extraordinary, jaw-dropping take on a topic with which many women will identify" (Library Journal). |
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