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  Science Fictions - How Fraud...

  Stuart Ritchie

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  An insider’s view of science reveals why many scientific results cannot be relied upon – and how the system can be reformed.Science is how we understand the world. Yet failures in peer review and mistakes in statistics have rendered a shocking number of scientific studies useless – or, worse, badly misleading. Such errors have distorted our knowledge in fields as wide-ranging as medicine, physics, nutrition, education, genetics, economics, and the search for extraterrestrial life. As Science Fictions makes clear, the current system of research funding and publication not only fails to safeguard us from blunders but actively encourages bad science – with sometimes deadly consequences.Stuart Ritchie’s own work challenging an infamous psychology experiment helped spark what is now widely known as the “replication crisis,” the realization that supposed scientific truths are often just plain wrong. Now, he reveals the very human biases, misunderstandings, and deceptions that undermine the scientific endeavor: from contamination in science labs to the secret vaults of failed studies that nobody gets to see; from outright cheating with fake data to the more common, but still ruinous, temptation to exaggerate mediocre results for a shot at scientific fame.Yet Science Fictions is far from a counsel of despair. Rather, it’s a defense of the scientific method against the pressures and perverse incentives that lead scientists to bend the rules. By illustrating the many ways that scientists go wrong, Ritchie gives us the knowledge we need to spot dubious research and points the way to reforms that could make science trustworthy once again.A Macmillan Audio production from Metropolitan Books

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  Summary of Siddhartha...

  Falcon Press

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  Scientist and physician Siddhartha Mukherjee, author of The Emperor of All Maladies, calls his book a biography of cancer rather than simply a history. The author explores a wide range of research, historical accounts, and personal stories in this intensive look at the backstory of cancer. This includes the evolution of cancer’s nature, treatment, and the scientific and medical communities’ understanding of the disease as well as the support of the public and politicians in the crucial fight to find a cure. 
  The author examines historical accounts of cancer, focusing mostly on events dating from the 1940s to present time. Along the way, he discusses how cancer research evolved and how the perceptions of the disease and its impact on the world changed with each account. Over time, proposed causes for cancer ran the gamut, some of which are proven to be true to this day, while others remain confined to the history books…

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  De Havilland Enterprises - A...

  Graham M. Simons

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  This fully illustrated biography examines the life, achievements, and brilliant aircraft designs of one of the great pioneers of powered flight. From his groundbreaking designs during The Great War to the illustrious company that bore his name, Captain Sir Geoffrey de Havilland was one of the most important engineers in the history of aeronautics. Here, Graham Simons charts the course of de Havilland’s life from his humble beginnings to the influences and milestones of his early years, his versatile warplanes, and the post-war formation of The De Havilland Aircraft Company Limited. Amongst the momentous machines that de Havilland helped develop were the Gipsy Moth and Tiger Moth, two iconic aircraft types destined to set a variety of aviation records while being piloted by de Havilland himself. His high-performance designs and monocoque wooden construction methods passed through the supremely elegant DH.91 Albatross into the Mosquito. Next came the high-performing Hornet fighter, which pioneered the use of metal-wood and metal-metal bonding techniques, eventually resulting in the world’s first jet airliner, the fabulous Comet. Every one of De Havilland’s products are recorded here in detail, along with the many designs that never left the drawing board and the products of De Havilland’s companies in Australia and Canada.

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  50 Quantum Physics Questions In...

  Donald B. Grey

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  ★ Are you fascinated by quantum physics and want to unlock its mysteries and complexities, but are somehow intimidated by the formulas and mathematics? ★ 
  Are you wishing you could share the insights and discoveries of brilliant theoretical physicists and scientists? 
  Are you looking for a book that can reveal quantum physics in a simple, uncomplicated and clear way that you can immediately understand? 
  If so, this book is for you. It’s in an easy and fun-to-read format of 50 of the most common questions about the ever-expanding quantum world of subatomic particles and the forces that govern them. 
  You will quickly learn about:The origin of the universe, the cosmic microwave background, and the three laws of thermodynamics.Black holes, neutron stars, dark matter, and dark energy.Fermions, including protons, neutrons, and electrons, and how they form atoms.Quarks that affect the electrical charges of atoms, as well as alpha decay, beta decay, and their roles in radiation and particle transformations.Radioactive half-life, nuclear fission in atoms, and the nuclear fusion that powers the stars.Bosons and the four forces that control the universe: strong, weak, electromagnetic, and gravity.The uncertainty principle and the wave/particle law of complementarity, supersymmetry, superposition, and the exclusion principle.Superstring theory, with its 11 dimensions of ultimately fundamental vibrating strings. 
  If these and many other aspects of quantum physics are what you are hoping to learn without having to deal with complexities, this is the one book that you can count on to bring you up to speed, quickly and easily, on all that is going on in quantum physics.

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  Why Smart People Can Be So Stupid

  Robert J. Sternberg

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  “A serious attempt to understand a common phenomenon” from the author of The Nature of Human Intelligence (Psychology Today).   One need not look far to find breathtaking acts of stupidity committed by people who are smart, or even brilliant. The behavior of clever individuals—from presidents to prosecutors to professors—is at times so amazingly stupid as to seem inexplicable. Why do otherwise intelligent people think and behave in ways so stupid that they sometimes destroy their livelihoods or even their lives?   This is an investigation of psychological research to see what it can tell us about stupidity in everyday life. The contributors to the volume—scholars in various areas of human intelligence—present examples of people messing up their lives, and offer insights into the reasons for such behavior. From a variety of perspectives, the contributors discuss:   The nature and theory of stupidityHow stupidity contributes to stupid behaviorWhether stupidity is measurable.   While many millions of dollars are spent each year on intelligence research and testing to determine who has the ability to succeed, next to nothing is spent to determine who will make use of their intelligence and not squander it by behaving stupidly. The contributors focus on the neglected side of this discussion, reviewing the full range of theory and research on stupid behavior and analyzing what it tells us about how people can avoid stupidity and its devastating consequences.   “Marvelous, devilishly clever, and culturally timely book . . . A fascinating exploration.” —Choice   “Easily readable and well referenced . . . May provide just enough momentum for change.” —International Journal of Intelligence

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  Why Are All the Black Kids...

  American Classics

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  "Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? And Other Conversations About Race" by Beverly Daniel Tatum is a pivotal exploration into the psychology of racism and the development of racial identity in the United States. This audiobook summary offers a streamlined version of Tatum's profound insights, presenting the key takeaways and analysis in a format that's both quick and easy to digest. By focusing on the essence of Tatum's research and arguments, we eliminate unnecessary details, allowing you to grasp the main lessons and principles in significantly less time. 
  Tatum, a clinical psychologist with extensive experience in the field of racial identity development, uses the titular question as a springboard to delve into broader discussions about race and racism. She addresses the reasons behind racial grouping in educational settings and the implications of these behaviors for both students and educators. With a focus on understanding and dialogue, Tatum provides readers with the tools to engage in meaningful conversations about race. 
  Whether you've already experienced the original book and wish to reinforce its most crucial lessons, or if you're approaching this content for the first time, this summary ensures that you receive all the practical information needed to apply Tatum's teachings. It serves as an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the dynamics of race in education and society, offering clear, actionable insights for fostering a more inclusive and understanding environment.

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