Biological Sciences

There are rare moments in time when we make choices that irreversibly change the world, and our lives, forever. Today is one of those moments. Scientists, engineers and philosophers alike warn us that without a radical shift in our thinking, we are on track to be the last generation of pure humans that the world will know. Within a single generation we will devolve into a hybrid species of synthetic bodies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and computer chips that limit our ability to think, to love, and to adapt to the conditions of the emerging world in a healthy way.

Remarkable new discoveries affirm the octopus as one of nature’s most intelligent and complex animals. This new book brings us closer than ever to these elusive creatures. The companion to the highly anticipated National Geographic television special, this book explores the alluring underwater world of the octopus—a creature that resembles an alien lifeform, but whose behavior has earned it a reputation as one of the most intelligent animals on the planet.

La relation entre les humains et les chevaux est ancestrale. Mais ce n'est que très récemment qu'on a commencé à étudier leur comportement. Dotés de capacités cognitives surprenantes, les chevaux sont des animaux très sensibles et très expressifs. Dans cet ouvrage, Léa Lansade, chercheuse en éthologie, explique comment le cheval transmet ses émotions à travers ses expressions faciales, décrit la manière dont il perçoit son environnement et nous apprend à tester sa personnalité grâce à de nombreux exemples pratiques et concrets.

The last decade has seen an explosion of urban beekeeping in the US, Canada, and Europe, a well-intentioned response to perceived threats to the global honey bee population. Many thousands of people have taken up this seemingly environmentally friendly hobby, tending backyard and rooftop hives (or paying a company to do so) and encouraging honey bees to make honey and pollinate flowers. What could be wrong with that? Quite a lot, in fact. In The Honey Trap, scientist and author Dana Church demonstrates that despite reports to the contrary, honey bees are nowhere near extinction.

This audiobook takes you on an exciting journey into the past to uncover the story of the Denisovans. Hidden deep in the Denisova Cave in Siberia, their remains went unnoticed for centuries. But when scientists discovered them, it changed what we knew about human history.

Unlock the fascinating world of beekeeping with this essential guide, perfect for those new to the craft. Learn the foundational skills to establish and maintain a thriving apiary while producing your own honey and supporting vital pollinator health. This book covers every stage of the beekeeping journey, from setting up hives to seasonal management. Start by understanding honeybee biology, hive dynamics, and the tools and techniques needed for successful beekeeping.

Dopo il secolo della chimica e quello della fisica stiamo vivendo nel millennio delle scienze della vita, della biologia. Icona di questo periodo è un'affascinante doppia elica di straordinaria bellezza: il DNA. Dalla descrizione del vivente alla sua sintesi, dalla rivoluzione genomica ai test genetici diretti al consumatore, tutte le scienze (filosofia, giurisprudenza, economia, medicina) ne sono rivoluzionate. Le applicazioni biotecnologiche del DNA sono capaci di cambiare la prospettiva di che cosa sia umano.

Experts agree on the value of genetic testing when there is a family history of disease, or if the patient has an illness frequently caused by a mutation. Knowing the disease mutation lets family members find out if they have it too and need preventive care. The book explains that doctors can order tests with genetic counseling at relatively low cost and how this will help them prescribe preventive actions, make earlier diagnoses, and get better outcomes.

Cuando se encierra a un lobo, comienza a dar vueltas en su jaula, se activan sus mecanismos de defensa, su astucia natural se agudiza con el objetivo de escapar y, finalmente, aúlla. Si confinan a un zoólogo documentalista, se pondrá, de inmediato, a investigar acerca del motivo de su aislamiento; pero, cuando le digan que un pangolín y un murciélago son la causa de todo, se dará cuenta de que algo no encaja.

Willkommen im gefährlichsten Garten der Welt! Auf den ersten Blick wirkt der Schlossgarten von Alnwick ganz harmlos: gepflegte Hecken, blühende Beete, saftiges Grün. Doch hinter seinen Toren verbirgt sich der tödlichste Garten der Welt: Poison Garden. Gegründet von Jane Percy, Herzogin von Northumberland. Hier beginnt Noemis Reise in die Welt der Gifte. Fasziniert folgt sie John Knox, der den Besuchern von Alraune bis Rizinusbaum die Pflanzen und ihre verheerenden Wirkungen erklärt. Und Noemi versteht: Wo Gift wächst, sind auch Mörder.