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This report provides recommendations to accelerate the deployment of geothermal energy in the agri-food sector.
A tour of the exotic and remote outposts where scientists seek answers to the great mysteries: “A thrilling ride around the globe and around the cosmos.” —Sean Carroll, author of From Eternity to Here In The Edge of Physics, a science writer journeys to the ends of the Earth—visiting remote and sometimes dangerous places—in search of the telescopes and detectors that promise to answer the biggest questions in modern cosmology. Anil Ananthaswamy treks to the Atacama Desert in the Chilean Andes, one of the coldest, driest places on the planet, where not even a blade of grass can survive, and the spectacularly clear skies and dry atmosphere allow astronomers to gather brilliant images of galaxies billions of light-years away. He takes us inside the European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere’s Very Large Telescope on Mount Paranal, where four massive domes open to the sky each night “like a dragon waking up.” Ananthaswamy also heads deep inside an abandoned iron mine in Minnesota—where half-mile-thick rock shields physicists as they hunt for elusive dark matter particles. And to the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, where engineers are drilling 1.5 miles into the clearest ice on the planet. They are building the world’s largest neutrino detector, which could finally help reconcile quantum physics with Einstein’s theory of general relativity. The stories of the people who work at these and other research sites make for a compelling new portrait of the universe—and our quest to understand it. “From the top of Hawaii’s Mauna Kea to Switzerland’s Large Hadron Collider and more, Ananthaswamy paints a vivid picture of scientific investigations in harsh working conditions. . . . Even for readers who don’t know a neutrino from Adam, these interesting tales of human endeavor make The Edge of Physics a trip worth taking.” —Bookpage “Ananthaswamy journeys to several geographically and scientifically extreme outposts, and returns not only with engaging portraits of the men and women who work there, but also a vibrant glimpse of how cutting-edge research is actually performed. Part history lesson, part travelogue, part adventure story, ‘The Edge of Physics’ is a wonder-steeped page-turner.” —Seed Magazine “Ananthaswamy displays a writer’s touch for the fascinating detail.” —The Washington PostVoir livre
Go from pending to published.Want to publish a book?If the idea of becoming an author is at the top of your bucket list, this is the good news you've been waiting for: it's not nearly as difficult as it used to be to create a book and get it published. Yet when you're still in the dream phase, your book-to-be is basically in perpetual pending status. You can imagine what it's like to be an author, but how much more satisfying would it be to go through the process and actually bring your ideas to life?The rise of digital publishing makes it easy for anyone to get started. Yet with so many resources out there, there's still a problem: it's difficult to know where to dive in, where to be cautious, and where to ultimately place your energy in order to actualize your goal.Check out the Archangel Ink Self-Publishing Report, where you'll learn:How you can get started building your book on virtually any budget (even if you have more time than money)The key elements you should consider to get the most from your book, and make it as appealing as possible to potential readersWhy getting the details right (like formatting structure and design) can impact sales dramaticallyThe multiple ways that self-publishing trumps traditional publishingBenefits from self-publishing your project that go beyond book salesThis is an incredible time to embark on a great adventure. Self-publishing is on your terms and the future looks bright. While the market will inevitably ebb and flow, one thing is clear: the appetite for new books isn't going away anytime soon. Now is a great time to capitalize on the opportunities available. Getting guidance from the beginning leads to an advantage in the marketplace, as you get to blast past the usual mistakes and pitfalls that plague most newcomers to self-publishing.Voir livre
Artificial Intelligence Bundle - 3 Books in 1 Book 1: Artificial Intelligence for People in a Hurry Artificial Intelligence is coming; and it's coming whether we like it or not. This book is a good guide to understand how AI will impact every aspect of our daily lives, and the steps you can take to take advantage of it. This book (unlike other books) will not bore you on the details of Python and Tensor Flow but just inspire you with knowledge about our future industries. Book 2: Machine Learning in Finance While machine learning and finance have generally been seen as separate entities, this book looks at several applications of machine learning in the financial world. Whether it is predicting the best time to buy a stock in a day trading scenario, or trying to determine the long term value of a stock, financial ratios and common sense have always been used as reliable indicators. But how do these compare about advanced machine learning algorithms like clustering and regression? When would be the best time to use these? Book 3: Machine Learning with Python Intelligent people in whatever field they work know that simple works best. Soccer is, at its heart, a simple game. Pass the ball, move into space (where it is easier to control a pass and to deliver a return), move the ball on. When the chance arises, attempt to score a goal. If you are a defender, try to deny the other side space. A simple pass is easier to complete than a complex one. Intercepting the ball is easier than winning it through a tackle. Moving into space, finding a good angle, and communicating well makes a pass easier to deliver for a team mate. Intelligence and simplicity might sound as though they should be opposites, but in fact they are close bed fellows.Voir livre
THE US EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER A momentous medical breakthrough —a scientifically proven program for managing and reversing Type 2 Diabetes at any stage of health. The fastest growing disease in the world, Type 2 diabetes has long been regarded as an incurable, lifelong condition that becomes progressively worse over time, resulting in pain, loss of vision, amputation, and even premature death. But there is hope. For more than four decades, Dr. Roy Taylor has been studying the causes of diabetes. In 2017, he had a breakthrough: he found scientific proof that Type 2 diabetes is not only reversible, but that anyone following a simple regimen can prevent and cure it. Dr. Taylor’s research shows that Type 2 diabetes is caused by too much fat in the liver and pancreas, which interferes with both organs’ normal functioning. By losing less than 1 gram of fat, the liver and organ can begin to perform as they were designed to once again—thus beginning the reversal process. The most efficient way to shed fat from the liver and pancreas is to lose weight as quickly as possible. Life Without Diabetes makes it easy for people to cut back on their daily calorie intake and avoid the two big problems of dieting—hunger and choice—and lose up to 35 pounds in just eight weeks. Thanks to Dr. Taylor, we can now fundamentally change how we treat and prevent this debilitating and all-too-common disease forever. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.Voir livre
In a world where technology is advancing at an astounding rate, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and deep learning (DL) are leading the way in bringing about previously unheard-of changes to almost every aspect of our lives. Artificial intelligence (AI) has become ingrained in modern life, from smart homes anticipating our needs to modern medical diagnostics, demonstrating its indispensable role as a partner in human progress rather than merely an aid. With its title, "Artificial Intelligence: Harnessing the Power of Machine Learning and Deep Learning," the e-book seeks to serve as your introduction to this fascinating and ever-evolving world, where the limits of human capabilities are continually being pushed to the limit. Whether you are an experienced practitioner looking to expand your knowledge or a curious mind exploring this field for the first time, this thorough guide aims to provide insightful information. We will go on an insightful journey together in the upcoming chapters as we examine the complex web of ideas, advancements, and technologies that make up the field of artificial intelligence. We will discuss the algorithms that enable machines to learn from and forecast data as we delve deeply into machine learning principles. As we continue, we will delve deeper and deeper into the fascinating field of deep learning, a subset of machine learning that is described by neural networks that can remarkably mimic the functioning of the human brain.Voir livre
The Story of my Boyhood and Youth is the affecting memoir of the now internationally renowned John Muir, a Scottish-American boy subject to a most unusual upbringing, his transition into adulthood, and the path that led him to petition for the concept of protected national parks. Born in East Lothian, Scotland in 1838, Muir was raised by a fanatically strict, religious father with his numerous brothers and sisters and loving mother. From an early age, a shy Muir showed fascination with the natural world, and at aged eleven, his father announced the family were to move to an American wilderness in Wisconsin – Muir had a new playground. His adolescence is spent labouring on the family's grassroots farm. Working seventeen-hour days, an exhausted yet inquisitive Muir desperately snatches moments to himself, yearning to explore the environment around him, secretly studying books on topics other than religion, and rising at 1 a.m. to pursue his hobby of inventing intricate time and energy-saving devices – much to his father's disapproval and everyone else's admiration. At age twenty-two, Muir takes it upon himself to apply to university, and does so without financial or moral support from his father. He makes his way to the University of Wisconsin-Madison to study chemistry and botany, and though never graduating with a degree, he is satisfied that he had learned all he wanted to there, before completing the rest of his nature education in 'the university of the wilderness'. The Story of my Boyhood and Youth includes a new foreword by Terry Gifford, and offers insight into the development of Muir's spiritual connection with the natural world, and suggests an explanation for his passion for freedom in the wilderness, a stark contrast to the forced rigidity of his early years.Voir livre
