Cosmic Frontiers

Author : Science News
Publisher : Diversion Books
ISBN 13 : 1626818444
Total Pages : 364 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cosmic Frontiers written by Science News and published by Diversion Books. This book was released on 2016-08-23 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the mysteries of the cosmos with this captivating anthology from Science News. Since Edwin Hubble discovered the great distance to Andromeda, our conception of the universe has grown dramatically. No longer bound by the confines of the Milky Way, astronomers and physicists began to study areas of the cosmos much further from home. Our new knowledge and technology have provided us with answers to many astronomical puzzles, but they have also opened the door to countless questions. This extensive collection of articles from Science News delves deep into the mysteries of the universe. Tackling topics from the Big Bang to black holes, and the elusive material known as dark matter, it answers questions and explores still-developing theories. Cosmic Frontiers is perfect for anyone with an interest in the history and fate of our universe. Since 1921, Society for Science & the Public has facilitated global understanding of important scientific discoveries and issues. Since the first publication of the Science News-Letter in 1922, they have grown their audience to millions of readers each year. Now, Science News exposes new readers to thrilling concepts and innovative theories in Cosmic Frontiers.

Author : Nigel Metcalfe
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cosmic Frontiers written by Nigel Metcalfe and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "These proceedings of an international conference held during July-August 2006 in Durham, UK, provide a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of recent observational breakthroughs from the present generation of astronomical surveys and what they imply for theories of galaxy formation and cosmology. Starting in the early Universe with the observations of the microwave background, the evidence for the standard cosmological model provided by the WMAP satellite is reviewed. It is the exquisite balance between the impressive fit to the microwave background temperature fluctuations provided by the standard model and its requirements for finely-tuned dark energy and a still undetected Cold Dark Matter particle that makes this such an exciting moment in cosmology. Other pieces of evidence for the standard model are also reviews these include the form of large-scale galaxy clustering from the extensive 2dF and SDSS surveys and also the Type Ia supernova Hubble diagram, all of which involved heroic astronomical efforts in surveying the sky. The conference then looks at the deeper surveys, now aimed at understanding the processes of galaxy formation and evolution. Here there appears to be considerably less support for the standard model. In particular, massive early-type galaxies appear to be old and also to have been in place at high redshifts. This evolutionary behavior does not arise naturally from the standard model and the proceedings review ways of reconciling such observations with theory. Thus the 15 invited reviews, 29 contributed talks, and 39 poster papers combine to provide a state-of-the-art snapshot of the observational questions set by survey astronomy for theories of cosmology and galaxy formation. The book is suitable for researchers and graduate students interested in both theoretical and observational aspects of survey astronomy, galaxy formation and cosmology." -- publisher's website.

Author : Richard J. Wilman
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1351742671
Total Pages : 285 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Frontiers of Space Risk written by Richard J. Wilman and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-06-13 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CHOICE Recommended Title, March 2019 This book brings together diverse new perspectives on current and emerging themes in space risk, covering both the threats to Earth-based activities arising from space events (natural and man-made), and those inherent in space activity itself. Drawing on the latest research, the opening chapters explore the dangers from asteroids and comets; the impact of space weather on critical technological infrastructure on the ground and in space; and the more uncertain threats posed by rare hazards further afield in the Milky Way. Contributors from a wide range of disciplines explore the nature of these risks and the appropriate engineering, financial, legal, and policy solutions to mitigate them. The coverage also includes an overview of the space insurance market; engineering and policy perspectives on space debris and the sustainability of the space environment. The discussion then examines the emerging threats from terrorist activity in space, a recognition that space is a domain of war, and the challenges to international cooperation in space governance from the nascent asteroid mining industry. Features: Discusses developments and risks relevant to the public and private sectors as access to the space environment expands Offers an interdisciplinary approach blending science, technology, and policy Presents a high-level international focus, with contributions from academics, policy makers, and commercial space consultants

Author : Stanislav Grof
Publisher : State University of New York Press
ISBN 13 : 143840509X
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Cosmic Game written by Stanislav Grof and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 1998-03-19 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this, his culminating work, the leading international figure in consciousness research masterfully synthesizes his vast findings, drawing not only upon psychedelic therapy and Holotropic Breathwork, but also from literature, cross-cultural studies, ancient mystical sources and psychological data, resulting in a profound consolidation and articulation of what is now known about nonordinary states of consciousness. The Cosmic Game discusses the broadest philosophical, metaphysical and spiritual insights gleaned in Grof's research concerning human nature and reality, addressing the most fundamental questions human beings have asked about the nature of existence since time immemorial. Insights from research into nonordinary states of consciousness portray existence as an astonishing play of the cosmic creative principle that transcends time, space, linear causality, and polarities of every kind and suggest an identity of the individual psyche in its furthest reaches with the universal creative principle and the totality of existence. This identity of the human being with the Divine is the ultimate secret that lies at the core of all great spiritual traditions. "What moves this book into the status of a classic is that it is in substantial agreement with the world's great wisdom and spiritual traditions. This modern corroboration of the perennial philosophy is a stunning achievement and deserves publication to the widest audiences." -- Ken Wilber, author of Up from Eden: A Transpersonal View of Human Evoution and The Atman Project: A Transpersonal View of Human Development "The Cosmic Game is the latest and best of Stanislav Grof's extraordinary contributions to our understanding of human consciousness. This book provides a coherent picture of how individual experience fits into universal patterns of consciousness" -- Frances Vaughan, author of Shadows of the Sacred: Seeing through Spiritual Illusions "Perhaps the most important of all his works, representing as it does an integration of the most profound of his clients' experiences and demonstrating a remarkable convergence with the deepest spiritual experiences reported across centuries and cultures. This convergence is a finding of the greatest significance." -- Roger Walsh, author of The Spirit of Shamanism "Grof is the world's leading authority on the deep exploration of the mind and soul... This is a wonderful gift!" -- Charles Tart, author of States of Consciousness and Psi: Scientific Studies of the Psychic Realm Stanislav Grof, MD, is a psychiatrist with more than fifty years of experience in research of nonordinary states of consciousness. He has been Principal Investigator in a psychedelic research program at the Psychiatric Research Institute in Prague, Czechoslovakia; Chief of Psychiatric Research at the Maryland Psychiatric Research Center; Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Johns Hopkins University; and Scholar-in-Residence at the Esalen Institute. He is currently Professor of Psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies, conducts professional training programs in holotropic breathwork, and gives lectures and seminars worldwide. He is one of the founders and chief theoreticians of transpersonal psychology and the founding president of the International Transpersonal Association (ITA). In 2007, he was granted the prestigious Vision 97 award from the Vaclav and Dagmar Havel Foundation in Prague. He is the author and editor of many books, including The Adventure of Self-Discovery: Dimensions of Consciousness and New Perspectives in Psychotherapy and Inner Exploration; Ancient Wisdom and Modern Science; Beyond the Brain: Birth, Death, and Transcendence in Psychotherapy; Human Survival and Consciousness Evolution; and Psychology of the Future: Lessons from Modern Consciousness Research; all published by SUNY Press.

Author : William J. Kaufmann
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Cosmic Frontiers of General Relativity written by William J. Kaufmann and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Falcon Futura
Publisher : Imaginante editorial
ISBN 13 : 6316578148
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Next Frontier written by Falcon Futura and published by Imaginante editorial. This book was released on 2024-01-05 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Cosmic Adventure in The Next Frontier by Falcon Futura. Step into the year 2781 with The Next Frontier, a captivating journey by Falcon Futura that blends technological marvels with spiritual exploration. The prologue introduces an intrepid crew preparing for a cosmic odyssey beyond known space, carrying the aspirations of a united Earth. This tale goes beyond scientific inquiry, weaving threads of spirituality as the crew seeks both the secrets of distant planets and the meaning within the celestial tapestry of existence. The spacecraft, symbolizing human ingenuity, rises to John Lennon's "Imagine," encapsulating Earth's hopes for unity. As the prologue closes, The Next Frontier by Falcon Futura promises an exploration not just of distant shores but also of the boundless depths of the soul. Join Falcon Futura on a captivating adventure that seamlessly melds science fiction with spiritual introspection—a journey where the human spirit yearns for meaning among the stars.

Author : James L Skelton
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Trip on Rocket Ship written by James L Skelton and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-01-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide is your trusted companion, providing a detailed roadmap through the interstellar journey, from the thrill of liftoff to the joyous moments of microgravity play, celestial entertainment, and the blissful serenity of a spacewalk. Immerse yourself in the intricacies of the rocket ship's technical marvels, explore the cosmic lexicon with our glossary of space terms, and join us in extending heartfelt acknowledgments to those who made this cosmic adventure possible. Whether you're a seasoned space enthusiast or a curious explorer, this guide is your passport to the boundless joys that await you in the cosmic frontier.

Author : M. Barone
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461525608
Total Pages : 588 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Frontiers of Fundamental Physics written by M. Barone and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Olympia conference Frontiers of Fundamental Physics was a gathering of about hundred scientists who carryon their research in conceptually important areas of physical science (they do "fundamental physics"). Most of them were physicists, but also historians and philosophers of science were well represented. An important fraction of the participants could be considered "heretical" because they disagreed with the validity of one or several fundamental assumptions of modern physics. Common to all participants was an excellent scientific level coupled with a remarkable intellectual honesty: we are proud to present to the readers this certainly unique book. Alternative ways of considering fundamental matters should of course be vitally important for the progress of science, unless one wanted to admit that physics at the end of the XXth century has already obtained the final truth, a very unlikely possibility even if one accepted the doubtful idea of the existence of a "final" truth. The merits of the Olympia conference should therefore not be judged a priori in a positive or in a negative way depending on one's refusal or acceptance, respectively, but considered after reading the actual of basic principles of contemporary science, new proposals and evidences there presented. They seem very important to us.

Author : Rick Anthony
Publisher : Rick Anthony
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 101 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Harmonic Resonance written by Rick Anthony and published by Rick Anthony. This book was released on with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome, to a journey that transcends the boundaries of time and space, where celestial realms and cosmic harmonies intertwine in a symphony of transcendent beauty. Within the pages of this book lies an epic tale of enlightenment, unity, and the power of harmony. Prepare to embark on a cosmic odyssey that will stretch the limits of your imagination and ignite the spark of cosmic consciousness within. In the vast expanse of the universe, where stars shimmer and galaxies dance, a profound presence emerges—the Harmonic Unison. Guided by the Luminary Nexus, they embody the essence of cosmic harmony, traversing the celestial realms in search of enlightenment and the interplay of harmonious energies. They are custodians of unity, understanding, and the transformative power of resonance. Through thirty captivating chapters, this book unveils the cosmic journey of the Harmonic Unison, as they explore celestial frontiers, encounter celestial mentors, and unravel the mysteries that lie at the heart of creation. Each chapter breathes life into the celestial tapestry, weaving together cosmic threads that span across dimensions and realms. As you turn each page, you will witness the transformative power of harmonious resonance. From the inception of the Harmonic Collective to the exploration of celestial anomalies, from the radiant wisdom of the Luminary Nexus to the cosmic crescendos of enlightenment, the story unfolds, revealing the profound interconnectedness of all existence. Within these chapters, you will encounter luminous academies of enlightenment, celestial councils guiding the cosmic governance, and celestial mentors who impart cosmic insights that expand the boundaries of understanding. Through their celestial experiences, the Harmonic Unison shapes the harmonies of the universe, inspiring beings to embrace their cosmic purpose and contribute their unique harmonies to the eternal symphony. This book is an invitation to explore the depths of cosmic consciousness, to contemplate the profound harmony that binds the universe together, and to reflect upon our own place within this cosmic symphony. It calls upon us to recognize the interconnectedness of all things and to embrace unity, understanding, and enlightenment as guiding principles in our journey through life. As you delve into the pages of Harmonic Resonance, let the cosmic melodies wash over you, awakening your own resonant harmony and propelling you towards greater cosmic awareness. Allow the celestial harmonies to inspire you to reach for the cosmic heights of your true potential and to contribute your unique harmonies to the eternal symphony of existence. May this book be a source of inspiration, illumination, and cosmic wonder. May it ignite the flame of cosmic enlightenment within your soul and guide you on a path of unity, understanding, and harmonic resonance. Prepare yourself for an extraordinary cosmic adventure that will forever transform the way you perceive the vastness of the universe and your place within it.

Author : David Blair
Publisher : Basic Books
ISBN 13 : 9780738201375
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ripples On A Cosmic Sea written by David Blair and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 1999-04-07 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most people live and work entirely oblivious to the fact that a myriad of ghostly ripples are passing through them all the time. Generated in the depths of space by colliding stars and black holes, exploding supernovas and quasars, these so-called gravitational waves are literally ripples in the fabric of space itself. Sweeping across the cosmos at the speed of light, they encode vital clues about the exotic systems that produced them. Predicted by Einstein over eighty years ago, but never detected in the laboratory, gravitational waves have proven elusive to scientists. In the first book for a general reader on these amazing waves, Blair and McNamara weave a thrilling tale about the race to build the first gravitational wave antenna—a challenge that has prompted physicists and astronomers to devise some of the most breathtaking technology the world has ever seen. What these scientists find will allow us to listen to the explosion of stars, the creation of black holes, even the sound of the Big Bang itself, and will undoubtedly chart a new course for astronomy in the coming millennium.