Space Research

Best Books of the Year – The Financial Times and The Economist Shortlisted for the Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year ‘Important, timely, instructive and entertaining’ – Daniel Kahneman, bestselling author of Thinking, Fast and Slow Megaproject expert Bent Flyvbjerg...

From the acclaimed founder of environmental neuroscience, an “eye-opening” (Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author), “brilliant and persuasive” (Kirkus Reviews) guide that reveals how interacting with nature can be the secret to improved mental and physical health. Dr. Marc...

A xenobiologist with a research grant and zero interest in dating. A seven-foot alien healer whose tail won't stop reaching for her. And a thirty-day cohabitation trial neither of them signed up for. Maisie Brennan flew across the galaxy to study Vraxian bonding physiology — not to experience it. But when a badly labeled intake form matches her with Chief Healer Daxen as her "compatible partner," she's stuck: leave the station and lose her entire PhD, or move in with the alien and call it research. She builds a pillow wall down the center of the bed. It lasts one night. Now they're ...

Ancient cultures around the world spoke of a vast cycle of time with alternating dark and golden ages; Plato called it the Great Year. Most of us were taught in school that the dark ages were real but the golden age was just a universal myth. But new scientific evidence suggest this cycle of high and low ages may have some basis in fact. Now that the astronomical community has discovered that something massive is tugging on our solar system the stage is set for discovering the motion that moves us from high ages of enlightenment to low ages of darkness.

WITH PHOTOGRAPHS THROUGHOUT Moon dust smells like spent gunpowder. The astronauts who smelled it could not explain why. Every fact is drawn from academic research and documented institutional data. This True Verified Facts book delivers 500+ answers about the Moon, from its violent birth to the cities we may one day build on it, written to educate, entertain, and give you something worth sharing. Inside This Book: The lava tubes beneath the surface are wide enough to swallow an entire city Why the Moon drifts farther from Earth each year, quietly stretching the length of our days The ...

This book is not a religious/spiritual adventure but one of facts. The shroud of Turin exists as a photographic negative and dates back from an era (around 2,000 years) - prior to the invention of the camera. The components of the cloth have been newly examined under “EXTREME SCIENTIFIC SCRUTINY” using the latest technological equipment by groups of scientists, among them the scientists involved in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Their findings reveal an intense “instantaneous” burst of radiation as responsible for each marking. There exists no other ...

Twelve true stories of real women who changed science - start reading today. Ada Lovelace wrote the first computer program a hundred years before computers existed. Marie Curie won two Nobel Prizes. Jane Goodall walked alone into an African forest and changed how we understand ourselves. 12 Women in Science brings together twelve real-life heroines of discovery in one beautifully illustrated collection - and on Kindle, the whole adventure begins the moment you tap "Buy." This is narrative nonfiction the way young readers actually want it: not a list of facts, but twelve complete life ...

Are you searching for a handbook that will guide you through the complex world of paranormal investigations? Look no further than The Ghost Hunter's Handbook! With over 20 chapters dedicated to all aspects of ghostly phenomena, this eBook is the quintessential guide for anyone interested in ghost hunting. In Chapter 1, readers will learn about the scientific method of investigating ghosts and spirits, providing a solid foundation for all investigations that follow. Chapters 2 through 6 cover the history of paranormal investigations, common beliefs about ghosts and spirits, the psychology of...

5790 light years from Earth, the space station 'Nysa Prime' orbits the planet Chiuq L5I. Scientists and engineers live here with their families and work on innovative research projects. Dr. Jonas Richter is a renowned human geneticist and is given the great opportunity to work on a research project there. But the technology being developed in the laboratory leads to an unexpected incident that changes Jonas forever. He takes on the form of a young woman and calls himself Louise from then on. As if his situation wasn't complicated enough, she gradually comes across an unbelievable secret. ...

WITH PHOTOGRAPHS THROUGHOUT How can one year spent orbiting a black hole equal 100,000 years passing back on Earth, with both clocks perfectly correct? Every fact is drawn from academic research and documented institutional data. This True Verified Facts book delivers 300+ secrets about time, each one built to educate, entertain, and arm you with knowledge worth sharing. Real science and history, from the human mind to the edge of the universe. Inside This Book: Why astronauts on the Space Station come home measurably younger than the rest of us Which everyday count of finger joints gave us...

Beyond the Horizon is a book that delves into the wonders of space science and invites readers to embark on a journey of discovery through the cosmos. From the origins of the universe to the latest discoveries in exoplanet research, this book takes readers on an immersive tour of the universe and its many mysteries. The book begins by introducing readers to the basics of space science, such as the laws of physics that govern our understanding of the cosmos, and the tools that scientists use to observe and study celestial objects. It then moves on to explore the history of space exploration,...

Best Books of 2023 in The Financial Times Shortlisted for Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year 2023 ‘Important, timely, instructive and entertaining’ – Daniel Kahneman, bestselling author of Thinking, Fast and Slow 'Entertaining . . . compelling . . . there are lessons...

This third edition surveys the applicability of Egyptian cosmological concepts to our modern understanding of the nature of the universe, creation, science, and philosophy. Egyptian cosmology is humanistic, coherent, comprehensive, consistent, logical, analytical, and rational.

Life in Space explores the many aspects and outcomes of NASAs research in life sciences, a little-understood endeavor that has often been overlooked in histories of the space agency. Maura Mackowski details NASAs work in this field from spectacular promises made during the Reagan era to the major new directions set by George W. Bush's Vision for Space Exploration.

Thanks to the various components that have been put together, the International Space Station is bigger and brighter than all other artificial satellites. With relatively low power magnification, people can see the solar panels radiating outward from the numerous international modules which make up the ISS. The reality of that platform, at the edge of the ocean of space, is pretty astounding when looked at from the perspective of history. Only 120 years ago, mankind did not know if it was possible to fly in a heavier-than-air vehicle.

Introducing "CubeSat Science," the comprehensive guide to the world of miniature satellites! Dive into this fascinating eBook and explore the tiny revolution shaking up the space industry. Navigate effortlessly through the 25 captivating chapters and join us on a journey through the universe of CubeSats. Embark on a cosmic adventure as we delve deep into the ins and outs of CubeSat design, covering every aspect of their inner workings, from communication systems to power supplies. Demystify the complexities of navigating and controlling these tiny spacecraft, and learn how they sail through...

The heat was a living thing, but the real threat was buried beneath the dunes. Stranded in a barren wasteland when a massive wall of grit obliterates their path, a small group of survivors stumbles upon a heavily fortified mid-century underground facility that should not exist. Inside the humming, immaculately clean bunker, the deafening roar of the wind above is replaced by a chilling realization. They are completely sealed off from the outside world. The advanced machinery operates with a quiet, indifferent precision, hinting at experiments long forgotten by humanity. As the physical toll...

Dr. Mira Osei runs the test four hundred times. The signal is real. She wishes it weren't. At 3 a.m. aboard the Auris Deep-Space Research Station, a quantum physicist discovers a pattern in the vacuum of space that responds — specifically, personally — to her attention. What follows is not a story about first contact. It is a story about what it costs to be the first person to know something the universe has been waiting to tell. Star Aware: The Frequency is the opening novel of a five-book literary science fiction series exploring consciousness, transcendence, and the extraordinary ...

Did you know that humans have only been able to study five percent of the universe? The other 95 percent of our universe is invisible! There are several parts of the universe that we haven't seen yet, as light from there hasn't reached us yet! If the mechanisms of space pique your interest, you have come to the right place.

The NASA Tether Incident of 1996 is a compelling story that blends space exploration with unsolved mysteries. During a routine experiment in low Earth orbit, astronauts and scientists observed strange phenomena unexplained lights, unusual objects, and sensor anomalies that sparked widespread speculation about extraterrestrial activity. This event has become a significant case in UFO research, raising questions about government secrecy, alien monitoring, and technological limits. The story explores the technical details of the tether mission, eyewitness testimonies, and the media’s role in...