De hoogleraar theoretische natuurkunde geeft zijn visie op het ontstaan en de evolutie van het leven waarbij hij beargumenteert dat een en ander op méér berust dan alleen natuurkundige wetten en toevallige gebeurtenissen.
This collection of lively essays provides an engaging and fast-paced overview on key contemporary scientific issues and arguments, and will enlighten and entertain everyone who is interested in the intriguing world of science
This is a comprehensive biography of the sun, written by leading BBC journalist David Whitehouse. Since man first became conscious he has sought to understand the nature of the sun; he has worshipped it, been inspired to produce great art about it,…
The book is welcome, as the number of practical guides to the use of a CCD camera is still strictly limited and mostly based on American products.... A well produced and error-free book."
Charge-coupled Devices (CCDs) have revolutionised…
Since Einstein, physicists have been pursuing a holy grail - a single theory that would order all the subatomic particles in the universe and unify the forces of nature. Such a theory would answer questions like: How did the universe begin? What is…
Infinite Potential is the first biography of David Bohm—brilliant physicist, explorer of consciousness, student of Oppenheimer, friend to Einstein, and enemy of the House Committee on Un-American Activities. Although he battled bouts of crippling…
Exploring Planetary Worlds incorporates the findings from recent space investigations into a fascinating portraval ofthe planets and associated planetary satellites, rings, asteroids, and comets. Written bv worldrenowned planetary scientist David…
Pioneer, Venera, Mariner, Galileo, Giotto, Voyager, Magellan... De namen die aan ruimtesondes worden gegeven roepen beelden op van enerverende, triomfantelijke ontdekkingen - en de resultaten hebben wat dat betreft niet teleurgesteld. Het directe…