Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/830166 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Spanish] - La conciencia contada por un sapiens a un neandertal (De un sapiens a un neandertal) Author: Juan Luis Arsuaga, Juan José Millás Narrator: Juan José Millás Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 33 minutes Release date: October 31, 2024 Genres: Biology & Chemistry Publisher's Summary: EL FENÓMENO LITERARIO DE LOS ÚLTIMOS AÑOS Vuelve el tándem más exitoso para abordar el mayor misterio de la naturaleza humana: nuestro cerebro «El cerebro vive en un cuarto oscuro». «Tal es el gran misterio al que nos enfrentamos», afirma Arsuaga en este libro en el que el sapiens y el neandertal afrontan el mayor desafío de su proyecto en común, el más complejo, el que supone abrir una puerta a lo ignorado. Vivimos con la paradoja de que, pese a los avances de la neurociencia en los últimos años, el cerebro, que rige nuestra conexión con el mundo, continúa siendo el gran desconocido. La identidad, la inteligencia la natural y la artificial y la memoria, así como las condiciones para que saltara la chispa y surgiera la conciencia que nos distingue a los humanos del resto de las especies constituyen las tramas de este libro, todas ellas atravesadas por la sabiduría y el humor, y por el eje narrativo de la singular relación entre el científico y el novelista. La crítica ha dicho: «La fiesta de la inteligencia». David Broncano «Un libro para su cerebro y para su formación humana, cívica y científica, sobre todo. […] Un viaje con dos hombres sabios que tratarán de explicarte, de esbozarte el sueño de un claro laberinto que labra un arduo cristal: el infinito, que es el cerebro». Bernardo Munuera Montero, Zenda «Millás y Arsuaga parecen haber encontrado una fórmula perfecta que combina ingenio, entretenimiento y pulgación. Un diálogo pertidísimo». Marta Domínguez, Página dos (RTVE) «Un sabio, divertido y puntilloso combate de boxeo entre un Homo sapiens y un neandertal [que] casan ciencia, literatura y humor. [...] Un apasionante viaje por las profundidades de la materia gris». Miguel Lorenci, Ideal de Granada «Yo prefiero a los clásicos, y Arsuaga y Millás lo son. Dos señores sabios, curiosos, entretenidos y tan distintos que se han hecho como Quijote y Sancho. Y así van cabalgando juntos. [...] Yo estoy disfrutando de volver a tenerlos en mis manos». Sandra Faginas, La Voz de Galicia «Un portento de originalidad que mezcla ciencia, pulgación e imaginación con toneladas de ironía para entender de dónde venimos, quiénes somos y adónde vamos». Miguel Lorenci, La Verdad «Una extraña pareja, una suerte de Walter Matthau y Jack Lemmon a la española. Dos mentes inquietas que se han unido para escribir [...], cuestionar y traer al lenguaje del común de los mortales planteamientos y reflexiones». Pilar Martín, EFE «Un fascinante viaje por la existencia humana, donde el humor pilota la nave». César Suárez, Telva «Se une la erudición brutal de Arsuaga a la capacidad interpretativa y narrativa de Millás». Andreu Buenafuente «Un libro especial. Distinto. Hasta los autores reconocen haber alumbrado un nuevo género». El Cultural «Una maravilla. Un libro lleno de humor y de bondad. Sí, bondad. Un libro que busca entender el misterio de la vida». Manuel Vilas

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/810666 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Sagittarius A Star Series: #5 of Cosmos Author: Mike Blake Narrator: Mike Blake Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 5 minutes Release date: August 13, 2024 Genres: Biology & Chemistry Publisher's Summary: Sagittarius A Star * The wonders of nature, beyond our goldfish bowl. The Cosmos unfolded into a glass onion, peturbed by - NOTHING at all! The centre of our Galaxy. Inhabited by one of the most extraordinary and violent systems in Nature.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/734243 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Why Animals Talk: The New Science of Animal Communication Author: Arik Kershenbaum Narrator: John Hastings Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 40 minutes Release date: August 6, 2024 Genres: Biology & Chemistry Publisher's Summary: 'Animal communication doesn’t need to resemble human language to be full of meaning and nuance. Arik Kershenbaum delivers an expert overview of the astonishing discoveries made in the last few decades' —Frans de Waal From leading zoologist Arik Kershenbaum, a delightful and groundbreaking exploration of animal communication and its true meaning Animal communication has forever seemed intelligible. We are surrounded by animals and the cacophony of sounds that they make—from the chirping of songbirds to the growls of lions on the savanna—but we have yet to fully understand why animals communicate the way they do. What are they saying? This is only part of the mystery. To go deeper, we must also ask, what is motivating them? Why Animals Talk is an exhilarating journey through the untamed world of animal communication. Following his international bestseller, The Zoologist’s Guide to the Galaxy, acclaimed zoologist Arik Kershenbaum draws on extensive original research to reveal how many of the animal kingdom’s most seemingly confusing or untranslatable signals are in fact logical and consistent—and not that different from our own. His fascinating deep dive into this timeless subject overturns decades of conventional wisdom, inviting readers to experience for the first time communication through the minds of animals themselves. From the majestic howls of wolves and the enchanting chatter of parrots to the melodic clicks of dolphins and the spirited grunts of chimpanzees, these often strange expressions are far from mere noise. In fact, they hold secrets that we are just beginning to decipher. It’s one of the oldest mysteries that has haunted Homo sapiens for hundreds of thousands of years: Are animals talking just like us, or are we the only animals on the planet to have our own language? * This audiobook edition contains a downloadable PDF with charts and pictures.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/800139 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Catalyst: RNA and the Quest to Unlock Life's Deepest Secrets Author: Thomas R. Cech Narrator: Joshua Saxon Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 54 minutes Release date: July 30, 2024 Genres: Biology & Chemistry Publisher's Summary: For over half a century, DNA has dominated science and the popular imagination as the 'secret of life.' But over the last several decades, a quiet revolution has taken place. In a series of breathtaking discoveries, the biochemist Thomas R. Cech and a diverse cast of brilliant scientists have revealed that RNA—long overlooked as the passive servant of DNA—sits at the center of biology's greatest mysteries: How did life begin? What makes us human? Why do we get sick and grow old? In The Catalyst, Cech finally brings together years of research to demonstrate that RNA is the true key to understanding life on Earth, from its very origins to our future in the twenty-first century. A gripping journey of discovery, The Catalyst moves from the early experiments that first hinted at RNA's spectacular powers, to Cech's own paradigm-shifting finding that it can catalyze cellular reactions, to the cutting-edge biotechnologies poised to reshape our health. We learn how RNA may have jump-started life itself, and how, at the same time, it can cut our individual lives short through viral diseases and cancer. We see how RNA is implicated in the aging process and explore the darker depths of the supposed fountain of youth, telomerase. And we catch a thrilling glimpse into how RNA-powered therapies may enable us to improve and even extend life beyond nature's current limits.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/734560 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Stuff Matters: Exploring the Marvelous Materials That Shape Our Man-Made World Author: Mark Miodownik Narrator: Matthew Waterson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 22 minutes Release date: July 16, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 2 Genres: Biology & Chemistry Publisher's Summary: A New York Times Bestseller An eye-opening adventure deep inside the everyday materials that surround us, packed with surprising stories and fascinating science Why is glass see-through? What makes elastic stretchy? Why does a paper clip bend? Why does any material look and behave the way it does? These are the sorts of questions that Mark Miodownik is constantly asking himself. A globally-renowned materials scientist, Miodownik has spent his life exploring objects as ordinary as an envelope and as unexpected as concrete cloth, uncovering the fascinating secrets that hold together our physical world. In Stuff Matters, Miodownik entertainingly examines the materials he encounters in a typical morning, from the steel in his razor and the graphite in his pencil to the foam in his sneakers and the concrete in a nearby skyscraper. He offers a compendium of the most astounding histories and marvelous scientific breakthroughs in the material world, including: - The imprisoned alchemist who saved himself from execution by creating the first European porcelain. - The hidden gem of the Milky Way, a planet five times the size of Earth, made entirely of diamond. - Graphene, the thinnest, strongest, stiffest material in existence—only a single atom thick—that could be used to make entire buildings sensitive to touch. From the teacup to the jet engine, the silicon chip to the paper clip, the plastic in our appliances to the elastic in our underpants, our lives are overflowing with materials. Full of enthralling tales of the miracles of engineering that permeate our lives, Stuff Matters will make you see stuff in a whole new way.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/771453 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Cactus Hunters: Desire and Extinction in the Illicit Succulent Trade Author: Jared D. Margulies Narrator: Walter Dixon Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 4 minutes Release date: June 11, 2024 Genres: Biology & Chemistry Publisher's Summary: Cacti and succulents are phenomenally popular worldwide among plant enthusiasts, despite being among the world's most threatened species. The fervor driving the illegal trade in succulents might also be driving some species to extinction. Delving into the strange world of succulent collecting, The Cactus Hunters takes us to the heart of this conundrum: the mystery of how and why ardent lovers of these plants engage in their illicit trade. What inspires the desire for a plant? What kind of satisfaction does it promise? The answer, Jared D. Margulies suspects, might be traced through the roots and workings of the illegal succulent trade. His globe-spanning inquiry leads Margulies from a spectacular series of succulent heists on a small island off the coast of Mexico to California law enforcement agents infiltrating a smuggling ring in South Korea, from scientists racing to discover new and rare species before poachers find them to a notorious Czech 'cacto-explorer' who helped turn a landlocked European country into the epicenter of the illegal succulent trade. A heady blend of international intrigue, social theory, botanical lore, and ecological study, The Cactus Hunters offers complex insight into species extinction, conservation, and more-than-human care.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/784760 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Explaining Life Through Evolution Author: Prosanta Chakrabarty Narrator: Alexander Thomas Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 56 minutes Release date: June 4, 2024 Genres: Biology & Chemistry Publisher's Summary: The story of four billion years of life on EarthLooking forward to a book that explains life? Well, here it is! Explaining Life Through Evolution opens a window to the four billion year history of the millions of species we see on this planet. This book does not simply narrate the story of evolution: It brings to light who we are and where we came from. As humans we often focus on identifying our differences, no matter how small; Prosanta Chakrabarty demystifies our perceived differences and emphasizes our similarities. As more and more people take ancestry tests, sending their DNA samples and money to genealogy testing centres, we need to be educated on what the results actually mean scientifically; and we all have to decide together what it means socially. He thinks we should be celebrating the fact that our diversity comes from the same little drops of water and sunlight, each of us just shining a little differently as seen through the prism of evolution.Prosanta encourages us to think of life as being like a book, one that is always in the making. What we see living around us today are just the last few pages. If we look out on to the millions of species that we share this planet with we can trace their histories, and ours, back through nearly four billion years of evolution. We can also think of all the living things around as the young leaves on an ancient and gigantic 'Tree of Life', all of us connected by invisible branches not just to each other, but to our extinct relatives and our evolutionary ancestors.Evocative, comprehensive and thought-provoking, this is a book which will compel you to reimagine life.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/745468 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Sleep Well, Take Risks, Squish the Peas: Secrets from the Science of Toddlers for a Happier, More Successful Way of Life Author: Hasan Merali Md Narrator: Shawn K. Jain Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 41 minutes Release date: May 14, 2024 Genres: Biology & Chemistry Publisher's Summary: Toddlers hold the secrets to having more fun and living a fulfilling life. These are secrets we once knew and ones that a Harvard-trained physician can help us rediscover.Terrible twos, temper tantrums, and grocery store meltdowns are usually the first things that come to mind when people think of toddlers. But pediatric emergency medicine physician and researcher Dr. Hasan Merali has long thought toddlers are among the best people in our society and adults could do well to learn from them. These extraordinary youngsters can be impulsive, yes, but with this comes a remarkable ability to take risks and ask questions—two qualities that can help us enjoy life more. Toddlers act kindly toward strangers, are eager to work with others to solve problems, and demonstrate extraordinary dedication and perseverance. These are all traits that many of us aspire to have in order to improve both our personal and professional lives.To unpack this behavior, Dr. Merali includes many humorous examples from his experience as a pediatrician and father, but the core lessons are drawn from two decades worth of fascinating and surprising studies in child psychology and development. Merali connects these studies to research about adults to create the first book to offer adults important lessons that can be gleaned from toddlers. Toddlers can teach you many things, including how to:• Lose weight naturally • Sleep better • Build stronger friendships • Improve teamwork • Be more productive • Have more fun, and • Live a more fulfilling lifeSleep Well, Take Risks, Squish the Peas shows us how toddlers bring out the best in humanity and how we can, too. It’s a whole new way of looking at and learning from toddlers.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/720270 to listen full audiobooks. Title: How We Age: The Science of Longevity Author: Coleen T. Murphy Narrator: Rosemary Benson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 19 hours 38 minutes Release date: January 16, 2024 Genres: Biology & Chemistry Publisher's Summary: All of us would like to live longer, or to slow the debilitating effects of age. In How We Age, Coleen Murphy shows how recent research on longevity and aging may be bringing us closer to this goal. Murphy, a leading scholar of aging, explains that the study of model systems, particularly simple invertebrate animals, combined with breakthroughs in genomic methods, have allowed scientists to probe the molecular mechanisms of longevity and aging. Understanding the fundamental biological rules that govern aging in model systems provides clues about how we might slow human aging, which could lead in turn to new therapeutics and treatments for age-related disease. Among other vivid examples, Murphy describes research that shows how changing a single gene in the nematode worm C. elegans doubles its lifespan, extending not only the end of life but also the youthful, healthy part of life. Drawing on work in her own lab as well as other recent research, Murphy chronicles the history and current state of the field, explaining longevity's links to reproduction and mating, sensory and cognitive function, inheritances from our ancestors, and the gut microbiome. Written with clarity and wit, How We Age provides a guide to the science: what we know about aging, how we know what we know, and what we can do with this new knowledge.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/702510 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Consciousness: How Our Brains Turn Matter Into Meaning Author: John Parrington Narrator: Nicholas Boulton Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 44 minutes Release date: October 26, 2023 Genres: Biology & Chemistry Publisher's Summary: What is the material basis of the thoughts that occur inside our heads? Where do imaginative, creative, or spiritual thoughts come from - can these really be the product of nerve impulses in the brain? And is the human mind radically different from that of other species, or is our uniqueness more superficial than real? In this audiobook, Oxford biologist John Parrington proposes a radical new theory of human consciousness, arguing that a qualitative leap in consciousness occurred during human evolution as language and tool use transformed our brains. Rejecting outdated views of the brain as a hard-wired circuit diagram, he draws on the latest insights from neuroscience to show that meaning is created within our heads through a dynamic interaction of oscillating brain waves. This new model of consciousness not only provides a material basis of our innermost thoughts but also explains why the mind can sometimes go wrong, causing deep mental distress.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/657341 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Determined: The Science of Life Without Free Will Author: Robert M. Sapolsky Narrator: Kaleo Griffith Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 14 hours 4 minutes Release date: October 19, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Biology & Chemistry Publisher's Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. One of the world’s greatest scientists of human behaviour, the bestselling author of Behave, shows that free will does not exist - and sets out the disturbing yet liberating implications of accepting this fact. What if free will is an illusion? As Robert Sapolsky shows in this masterful account of the science of human behaviour, everything we think and do is caused by the luck of our biology and the influence of our environment, and ultimately both are beyond our control. In a world without free will, we must completely rethink what we mean by choice, responsibility, morality and justice. Sapolsky’s extraordinary book does exactly this, guiding us toward a profoundly fairer, more humane way of living together. ‘A joy to read. It's impossible to recommend this book too highly. Reading it could change your life’ LAURENCE REES ‘Outstanding for its breadth of research, the liveliness of the writing and the depth of humanity it conveys’ Wall Street Journal ‘Moving, absorbing, compassionate' OLIVER BURKEMAN, Observer ©2023 Robert M Sapolsky (P)2023 Penguin Audio

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/692768 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Navigating Life with Parkinson's Disease: 2nd ed Author: Sotirios Parashos Md Phd, Rose Wichmann Pt Narrator: Natasha Soudek Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 15 minutes Release date: September 5, 2023 Genres: Biology & Chemistry Publisher's Summary: Navigating Life with Parkinson's Disease is a guide for anyone affected by Parkinson's, providing useful information to those with Parkinson's and their caregivers, family, and friends. This extensively revised second edition contains up-to-date information on recent research and the latest adaptive equipment available to those living with Parkinson's disease. Discussing available treatments and providing practical advice, this book emphasizes lifestyle adjustments that provide a better quality of life for patients and their loved ones. The material is organized so that chapters can be listened to sequentially or individually. Q&A sections, thoughts from people living with Parkinson's, and Ask the Experts sections address often-overlooked topics in physician-directed disease management, such as how to talk to family and friends about one's life with Parkinson's. Promoting a patient-centered approach, Navigating Life with Parkinson's Disease empowers patients and their families to manage their health care.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/692750 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Invasive Species: A Very Short Introduction Author: Dustin J. Welbourne, Julie Lockwood Narrator: Wendy Tremont King Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 39 minutes Release date: August 31, 2023 Genres: Biology & Chemistry Publisher's Summary: Today there is no place on Earth that does not harbor invasive exotic species. Invasive plants and animals can be found on every continent, including Antarctica, and within all waterbodies, including all oceans. In our increasingly connected world, with speedy commercial and recreational travel and the global movement of biological matter for food, invasive species are showing up at such a fast rate that there is no way to accurately count how many currently exist or how many are likely to emerge in the coming decades. Monitoring these species and controlling their spread is essential, as we increasingly understand the negative impacts they pose: their threat to our health; the toll they take on our commercial production; and the threat they pose to native ecosystems. This Very Short Introduction provides a clear definition of an invasive species, and considers the myriad ways they are moved around the globe, and the ecological, social, and economic impacts they often impose. Exploring the way Earth's biodiversity is being affected by global change, Julie Lockwood also discusses policy and management approaches to combating the ill-effects of invasive species, and how invasive species fit within the broader context of environmental change.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/699550 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Navigating Life with Migraine and other Headaches Author: William B. Young Md Fahs Faan, Stephen D. Silberstein Md Facp Fams Faan Narrator: Tristan Morris Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 57 minutes Release date: August 29, 2023 Genres: Biology & Chemistry Publisher's Summary: Navigating Life with Migraine and Other Headaches focuses on the many myths that exist around headaches and dispels common misperceptions by providing simple explanations on how headaches occur, and, most importantly, how to treat them. The authors give real, practical advice: when and how to manage your headaches, when to seek treatment, and when to be concerned. From vitamins to prescription meds; from when to go to the emergency department to optimizing doctor visits; options for managing headaches are presented in this accessible and easy-to-listen resource. The more you know about headache, including the mechanisms that cause pain, the better you and your family can manage this common and chronic condition. Through the use of patient stories, a glossary of terms for easy reference, and key points for quick retention, this book is a high-quality resource for people looking for empowerment and a sense of control.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/684117 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Genes: A Very Short Introduction, Second Edition Author: Jonathan Slack Narrator: Keval Shah Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 2 minutes Release date: August 27, 2023 Genres: Biology & Chemistry Publisher's Summary: In this exploration of the concept of the gene, Jonathan Slack looks at the discovery, nature, and role of genes in both evolution and development. Explaining the nature of genetic variation in the human population, how hereditary factors were identified as molecules of DNA, and how certain specific mutations can lead to disease, Slack highlights how DNA variants are used to trace human ancestry and migration, and can also be used by forensic scientists to identify individuals in crime. Slack also explores issues such as the role of genetic heritability and IQ as well as the changes that occur in the genes of populations during evolution. An ideal guide for anyone curious about what genes are and how genetics can be put to use, this Very Short Introduction demonstrates the ways in which the gene concept has been understood and used by molecular biologists, population biologists, and social scientists around the world.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/653277 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Bully for Brontosaurus: Reflections in Natural History Author: Stephen Jay Gould Narrator: Jonathan Sleep Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 17 hours 31 minutes Release date: August 8, 2023 Genres: Biology & Chemistry Publisher's Summary: 'Provocative and delightfully discursive essays on natural history . . . Gould is the Stan Musial of essay writing. He can work himself into a corkscrew of ideas and improbable allusions paragraph after paragraph and then, uncoiling, hit it with such power that his fans know they are experiencing the game of essay writing at its best.' —John Noble Wilford, New York Times Book Review

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/682949 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Earth: Over 4 Billion Years in the Making Author: Andrew Cohen, Chris Packham Narrator: Rupert Evans Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 16 minutes Release date: July 20, 2023 Genres: Biology & Chemistry Publisher's Summary: ‘Combines the natural history of programmes such as David Attenborough’s Planet Earth with the planetary focus of Brian Cox’s Universe’ Guardian A beautiful, full colour book to accompany the 5 part BBC TV series telling the most important story of all, the deep history of our own planet. With the trademark dramatic storytelling techniques of The Planets and The Universe, Andrew Cohen and Chris Packham narrate the biography of the Earth, revealing the most epic moments from its history, from the first seconds of its existence to the arrival of its most incredible inhabitants, us. But humans take a back seat for this story as the Earth takes centre stage. We’ll witness those moments where our planet’s future hung in the balance in the face of massive bombardments from space, extreme changes in climate, the collision of whole continents and more, and we’ll tell the story of how Earth’s most incredible creations – life and intelligence – are set to have the same lasting impact on Earth’s story as any meteorite or earthquake. This is the epic 4 billion year story of the place we call home.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/652161 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Natural Obsessions: Striving to Unlock the Deepest Secrets of the Cancer Cell Author: Natalie Angier Narrator: Katie Schorr Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 18 hours 0 minutes Release date: June 20, 2023 Genres: Biology & Chemistry Publisher's Summary: As dramatic as The Double Helix and as absorbing as The Soul of a New Machine, Natural Obsessions explores the advanced reaches of molecular biology, the nature of the human cell, and the genes that control cancer. It unforgettably portrays some of the best young scientists in the world, the rewards and discouragements of scientific research, and the very process of scientific inquiry.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/670891 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Biocivilisations: A New Look at the Science of Life Author: Predrag B. Slijepcevic Narrator: Madison Niederhauser Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 46 minutes Release date: May 18, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Narrator: 1 of Total 1 Genres: Biology & Chemistry Publisher's Summary: Biocivilisations is an important, original rethinking of the mystery of life and its deep uncertainty, exploring the complex civilisations that existed on Earth long before humans. What is life? Many scientists believe life can be reduced to ‘mechanistic’ factors, such as genes and information codes. Yet there is a growing army of scientists, philosophers and artists who reject this view. The gene metaphor is not only too simplistic but deeply misleading. If there is a way to reduce life to a single principle, that principle must acknowledge the creativity of life, turning genetic determinism on its head. The term biocivilisations is the acknowledgement of this uncertainty of life, as opposed to a quasi-certainty of the human position governed by a narrow time window of the scientific revolution. Life existed without humans for more than 99.99 percent of the Earth’s existence. Life will also continue without humans long after our inevitable extinction. In Biocivilisations, Dr Predrag Slijep?evi? shows how bacteria, amoebas, plants, insects, birds, whales, elephants and countless other species not only preceded human beings but demonstrate elements of how we celebrate human civilisation – complex communication, agriculture, science, art, medicine and more. Humans must try to adopt this wisdom from other biocivilisations that have long preceded our own. By rethinking the current scientific paradigm, Dr Slijep?evi? makes clear that a transformation – from a naïve young species into a more mature species in tune with its surroundings – will save us from our own violence and the violence we inflict on the rest of our living planet.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/684202 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Russian] - Очень краткая история жизни на Земле. 4,6 миллиарда лет в 12 лаконичных главах Author: генри джи Narrator: александр воронов Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 37 minutes Release date: May 3, 2023 Genres: Biology & Chemistry Publisher's Summary: Сначала Земля представляла собой негостеприимное чужеродное место: на планету непрерывно обрушивались потоки химических веществ, она была покрыта бурлящими океанами, а ландшафт формировали непрекращающиеся извержения вулканов. Посреди этого буйства стихий и катастроф и началась жизнь. Похожие на мыльные пузырьки первые клетки с дерзкой отвагой бросили вызов безжизненному миру. Жизнь на нашей планете сохранялась на протяжении тысячелетий, адаптируясь к любым, без преувеличения, условиям, с которыми могли столкнуться живые организмы, и процветала, пройдя путь от самых первых скромных форм до волнующей и невероятной истории нашего собственного вида. В этой книге, благодаря заразительному энтузиазму и научной точности автора, известного английского палеонтолога и специалиста по эволюционной биологии, перед нами стремительно проносятся последние 4,6 миллиарда лет. Опираясь на новейшие научные данные, Генри Джи ясно и доступно рассказывает поучительную историю о выживании и стойкости, проливающую свет на то, каким хрупким было равновесие, в котором всегда существовала жизнь. «Занимательная, лирическая история». (Nature)