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  Stars in the Dark - The...

  Dirk Fallon

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  For centuries, humans have gazed into the night sky, believing that what they saw—stars, planets, glowing nebulae—was all there was. But as our tools for exploring the universe improved, scientists began to notice something strange. The visible matter in galaxies simply wasn’t enough to explain how those galaxies moved and behaved. Something unseen, something invisible, seemed to be exerting a powerful influence on everything. 
  In the 1930s, astronomer Fritz Zwicky was studying a group of galaxies known as the Coma Cluster. When he measured how fast the galaxies within the cluster were moving, he realized they were traveling far too quickly to be held together by the visible matter alone. According to the laws of gravity, the cluster should have torn itself apart. Zwicky proposed that some kind of “missing mass” must be present, something that added gravitational force without emitting light. He called it “dark matter.” At the time, his idea was mostly ignored. 
  Decades later, in the 1970s, American astronomer Vera Rubin provided even more compelling evidence. She was studying the rotation of spiral galaxies, expecting that stars farther from the center would orbit more slowly, just as planets farther from the sun move more slowly in our solar system. But that wasn’t what she found. The outer stars were moving just as fast as those closer in, a finding that didn’t make sense if only visible matter was involved. Her work suggested that some unseen material—something with mass—was surrounding the galaxies in large halos, exerting gravitational pull and affecting their motion. This was dark matter at work.

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  Legionella - Causes Solutions...

  Lilly Richardsen

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  Legionella is a type of bacteria that can cause a severe form of pneumonia known as Legionnaires' disease. The bacterium is found naturally in freshwater environments such as rivers and lakes, but it becomes a concern in man-made water systems. Legionella thrives in warm water environments, particularly when water is stagnant or not properly maintained. Some of the most common places where Legionella can grow include cooling towers, hot tubs, air conditioning units, and plumbing systems, all of which can provide the ideal conditions for bacterial growth. 
  The first documented outbreak of Legionnaires' disease occurred in 1976 at an American Legion convention in Philadelphia, where over 200 individuals became ill, and 34 people died. This event led to the identification of the bacterium Legionella pneumophila, which was named after the American Legion convention. Since then, Legionnaires' disease has been associated with various outbreaks, particularly in large buildings, hospitals, and hotels, where water systems are extensive and difficult to manage. 
  Legionella bacteria are transmitted through the inhalation of aerosolized water droplets contaminated with the bacteria. This can occur when people breathe in mist, vapor, or water droplets from sources like air conditioning units, hot tubs, or showers. The bacteria can infect the lungs, leading to symptoms similar to pneumonia, including fever, cough, shortness of breath, and muscle aches. In severe cases, the disease can cause respiratory failure, organ damage, and even death, especially in vulnerable populations such as the elderly, smokers, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

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  Machine Learning Mastery:...

  Daniel Foster

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  Machine Learning Mastery: Shaping the Future with Algorithms: Unlocking Insights Through Predictive Machine Learning is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about the fast-paced field of machine learning. The ideas, techniques, and applications of machine learning are covered in detail in this book, which is suitable for both new and experienced users. 
  In its parts, the book breaks down difficult ideas like supervised and unsupervised learning, deep learning, and reinforcement learning in a way that is easy to understand. Readers will learn how to use strong algorithms to get useful information from very large datasets. This will help them make smart choices in many fields, such as technology, healthcare, and finance. 
  One thing that makes this book stand out is that it combines theoretical background with real-life examples and hands-on tasks. This gives readers the skills to use well-known computer languages and frameworks to implement machine learning techniques, which helps them fully grasp how these algorithms work in real life. 
  Also, the book stresses how important prediction modeling is and shows how data-driven insights can lead to new ideas and better operations. By the end of this journey, readers will have the information and skills they need to confidently move through the changing world of machine learning.

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  Leadership Moments from NASA -...

  Elizabeth Howell, Dr. Dave Williams

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  The NASA way: lessons on leadership, teamwork, and corporate culture. How does NASA take on seemingly insurmountable challenges, recover from tragedy and continue to attract the best and brightest talent?
  		 
  Space exploration is as much a story of leadership and teamwork as it is a story of exploration and discovery. Leadership Moments from NASA delves into the culture of the famed organization and examines the leadership styles and insights of NASA senior executives spanning five decades of human spaceflight to share the lessons they learned from critical moments. How did they prioritize? How did they resolve differences? How did they decide what to do when no one had done it before? How did they build highly competent teams? How did they build organizational resilience? How did they fight complacency and rebuild a culture of safety and innovation?
  		 
  Through the use of NASA oral histories and interviews, this book shows how NASA recovered from tragedy and adversity, and how it developed a culture of competency that continues to attract the best and brightest.

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  The Coming Singularity

  Gary A. Freitas

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  As we approach 2050, it is projected that human consciousness will encounter a superior intelligence for the very first time: artificial machine intelligence. It is important for us to understand the evolutionary impact of this event, but also that we are being altered from the inside out for the singularity to arise. 
  Are we ready? 
  Will we be adaptive? 
  How will we change? 
  The Coming Singularity explores the psychological impact of the changes coming our way and the many adaptations we will have to make. 
  We are transitioning to a world of one degree of separation, with only the illusion of privacy, autonomy and anonymity. All of us are undergoing a transition to an electronic identity, one that can reach back and change the real you. The question going forward will be, who is the real you? 
  A cluster of psychological symptoms are evolving from our technology interface––Identity Diffusion. Its key feature is the de-realization of life. 
  Direct brain-to-technology interfaces will soon render our brains an open-source forum. We need to discuss who is in there and why! 
  The impact of e-technology on human identity will be profound, but it is also a prerequisite for machine intelligence to arise. We need to discuss this. 
  We humans reside in complex, dynamical networks. The goal of artificial intelligence will be to evolve and stabilize these networks. And we may not be the priority.

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  Blockchain for Everyone - A...

  Noah Herrmann

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  Delve Into the World of Cryptocurrency and Blockchain With This Comprehensive Guide!Blockchain and cryptocurrency are a part of the global phenomenon that has taken over the world. They are a modern wave of innovation that is already reshaping the industry, social and political relationships, and every other form of exchanging value.Still, they seem so alien, and it seems like nobody knows anything about them. Mainstream media is riddled with mysteries, myths, and partial answers to many questions regarding crypto.. What exactly are cryptocurrencies?. How does blockchain technology works?. How are they related to real-world currencies such as the US dollar or the Euro?. How can they be obtained?. These are just some of the most common questions that people are asking...This book bridges the gap between strictly technical books about the blockchain and the research-based books primarily concerned with practical applications, discussions of its expected economic effect, and future visions. It will be your guide through the unknown and complicated world of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.Here is what this comprehensive guide to blockchain can offer you:. The outside-in perspective of the history and future of cryptocurrencies. What is blockchain, and how does the cryptocurrency mining works. An in-depth explanation of blockchain's theoretical foundations. Basic knowledge of Bitcoin and Ethereum. How cryptocurrency investing works. And much more!If you are looking for a complete explanation of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology that you can finally understand with ease, this book will be perfect for you. So what are you waiting for?

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