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  Superhuman: The Future of Drugs...

  Michael Bess

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  The next wave of technological change will shape not just our gizmos and gadgets, but our own bodies and minds. Join award-winning historian Michael Bess to learn what to expect from the “Superhuman Revolution.”In the near future, developments in bioenhancement technologies will not only alter how we make a living, communicate, and interact with each other, but will offer direct and precise control over our own physical and mental states. People will be able to sculpt their own selfhood over time, reshaping their bodies, augmenting their cognition, micro-managing their emotions and moods, and reconfiguring their character and personality. In this captivating audio series from Michael Bess, author of Our Grandchildren, Redesigned: Life in the Bioengineered Society of the Near Future, you’ll explore the promise and peril of tinkering with human bodies and identities. In these 28 illuminating lectures, you’ll examine the challenges posed to human civilization by developments in pharmaceuticals, bioelectronics, and genetics. Using an interdisciplinary approach, you’ll tackle a series of provocative questions, including:To what extent can human personhood be modified before it begins to break down? What would be the likely social and cultural consequences if practices of human redesign were to be widely adopted?How much can we control the direction in which science, medicine, and technology are taking our civilization?This course is part of the Learn25 collection.

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  Search for Exoplanets The: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  While modern technology has helped astronomers view the furthest reaches of the Solar System, it has also allowed scientists to start discovering planets orbiting distant stars. To make it easier to assess the relative mass and size of the new planets being discovered, scientists give these measurements as multiples of those properties for either Jupiter or Earth. In other words, if the planet is the same mass as Jupiter, then this measure would be listed as 1.0 MJ. If it were three times the mass of Earth, then it would be listed as 3.0 MEarth. The sizes of exoplanets are frequently given by expressing their radii as multiples of Jupiter’s radius or as multiples of Earth’s radius, RJ and REarth, respectively.  
  	Of course, given the immense distances involved, detecting exoplanets has always been hard, even to this day. The variations of light that might be evidence of an exoplanet can be caused by other phenomena, and separating the false positives from the actual detections is part of the rigor required by modern planet hunters. For example, in July 1988, a Canadian team led by astronomers Bruce Campbell, Gordon Walker, and Stephenson Yang discovered persistent indications that a planet orbited the primary star in the Gamma Cephei system, 44.98 light-years (13.79 parsecs) from the Earth. Though the technique they used was successfully employed in many subsequent discoveries, the quality of their data was insufficient for others to verify as unequivocally the result of an extrasolar planet. For reasons of poor data quality, the claimed discovery of Gamma Cephei Ab was retracted in 1992.  
  	The first confirmed discovery of an exoplanet involved a system that surprised most planet hunters. While most astronomers had been looking to find planets orbiting stars in the main sequence (between infancy and old age) or in their old age (giant phase), the first confirmed planets were found to orbit a dead star.

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  Old Wine and New New Wine

  JBS Palmer

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  Old Wine and New New Wine can kickstart your imagination into a profound new and true view of the intersection of science, philosophy, and supernatural religion. At the end of the day—if you reach it—you will grasp the essential relation between our qualitative experience and science, see science in a new light, trade in your materialism for materiality, and have an uncanny knowledge of what happens at death.

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  Kenhub Atlas of Human Anatomy

  Kenhub GmbH

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  This atlas represents a collection of clear, comprehensible and didactically valuable images from Kenhub.com, intuitively organized to aid you in your mastery of the organization of the human body. The features of this modern print atlas were formulated by direct input from students of anatomy and experienced educators. This print atlas was designed by the preferences of anatomy students to assist in the challenges of identifying structures in the anatomy laboratory and to assist in studying for written exams.

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  Rethinking Hypothyroidism - Why...

  Antonio C. Bianco

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  In this primer for patients, their families, and their doctors, a leading physician and scientist explains why the standard treatment for hypothyroidism fails many—and offers an empowering call for change.
   
  
   
  Hypothyroidism, also commonly referred to as Hashimoto’s disease, affects millions in the United States alone. It occurs when the thyroid—the butterfly-shaped gland that sits in your neck right above the front of your shirt collar—malfunctions or after thyroid surgery, causing thyroid hormone levels in circulation to drop below normal. Thus, treatment is aimed at bringing these hormone levels back to normal. This is done with daily tablets of thyroxine or T4. Because hypothyroidism is so common, we likely know someone who is on this type of medication. While most patients respond well to this standard treatment, about ten to twenty percent (some two to three million individuals in the United States) are far from living a typical life. They exhibit “foggy brain”—low energy, confusion, and poor memory. Many doctors have shrugged off their complaints, believing these symptoms to be unrelated to the thyroid disease. In Rethinking Hypothyroidism, Dr. Antonio C. Bianco, a physician and a scientist who has studied hypothyroidism and thyroid hormones for decades, offers an accessible overview of the disease’s treatment and the role of big pharma in shaping it, making the case that the current approach is failing many patients. But more than this, Bianco calls for alternatives to improve lives, and he equips patients and their families with the tools to advocate for other treatments.

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  Data Governance Guide -...

  Brian Paul

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  In the ever-expanding digital landscape, the power and potential of data are immense, but so are the challenges of managing, protecting, and harnessing its value. "Data Governance Guide: Navigating the Seas of Information Management" serves as an indispensable compass for individuals and organizations seeking to master the art of effective data governance. 
  This comprehensive guide begins by laying the groundwork, exploring the foundational elements of data and the evolution of data governance. Readers will gain a deep understanding of data stewardship, quality management, metadata, security, and privacy—all crucial components for building a resilient and efficient data governance framework. 
  Moving beyond theory, the book delves into practical implementation strategies. It offers insights into assembling a robust data governance team, developing policies, and creating essential tools such as a comprehensive data dictionary. Chapters on data quality standards and security measures guide readers through the intricacies of ensuring that their data is not only abundant but also accurate, secure, and compliant with privacy regulations. 
  Highlighting best practices, the guide emphasizes the importance of communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Readers will discover how to foster a data-driven culture within their organizations, establish key performance indicators, and instill a commitment to ongoing education and training. 
  "Data Governance Guide" offers a clear and concise roadmap for steering through the complexities of data governance. Equip yourself with the knowledge and strategies needed to harness the full potential of your data while safeguarding its integrity and security. This guide is your companion in the journey to mastering the seas of information management. 
   

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