Science

Science (from the Latin scientia, meaning “knowledge”) is the effort to discover, and increase human understanding of how the physical world works. Through controlled methods, science uses observable physical evidence of natural phenomena to collect data, and analyzes this information to explain what and how things work.

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Embrace Fearlessly the Burning World
Queer Ducks (and Other Animals): The Natural World of Animal Sexuality
Internet for the People
The Hidden Kingdom of Fungi: Exploring the Microscopic World in Our Forests, Homes, and Bodies
Scent: A Natural History of Fragrance
Platypus Matters: The Extraordinary Story of Australian Mammals
Sapiens: A Graphic History, Volume 2 - The Pillars of Civilization
The Last Days of the Dinosaurs: An Asteroid, Extinction, and the Beginning of Our World
All the Living and the Dead: From Embalmers to Executioners, an Exploration of the People Who Have Made Death Their Life's Work
Wired for Love: A Neuroscientist's Journey Through Romance, Loss, and the Essence of Human Connection
The History of the Computer
Forest Walking: Discovering the Trees and Woodlands of North America
The Life We're Looking for: Reclaiming Relationship in a Technological World
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    At Home on an Unruly Planet: Finding Refuge on a Changed Earth
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    Transcendent Kingdom
    Left on Tenth: A Second Chance at Life
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    Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup
    What Happened To You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing
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    What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma
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    Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence
    Miss Benson's Beetle
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    The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
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    The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory
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