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The Quantum World

The disturbing theory at the heart of reality

by New Scientist ...

Narrated by Mark Elstob ...

Series series New Scientist Instant Expert
Unabridged

4 hours 26 min

Forget everything you thought you knew about reality.The world is a seriously bizarre place. Things can exist in two places at once and travel backwards and forwards in time. Waves and particles are one and the same, and objects change their behaviour according to whether they are being watched. This is not some alternative universe but the realm of the very small, where quantum mechanics rules. ... Read more

£17.99

Forget everything you thought you knew about reality.The world is a seriously bizarre place. Things can exist in two places at once and travel backwards and forwards in time. Waves and particles are one and the same, and objects change their behaviour according to whether they are being watched. This is not some alternative universe but the realm of the very small, where quantum mechanics rules.
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Atomic Adventures

Secret Islands, Forgotten N-Rays, and Isotopic Murder—A Journey into the Wild World of Nuclear Science

by James Mahaffey ...

Narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright ...

Unabridged

13 hours 30 min

Whether you are a scientist or a poet, pro–nuclear energy or staunch opponent, conspiracy theorist or pragmatist, James Mahaffey’s books have served to open up the world of nuclear science like never before. With clear explanations of some of the most complex scientific endeavors in history, Mahaffey’s new book looks back at the atom’s wild, secretive past and then toward its potentially bright ... Read more

£15.30

Whether you are a scientist or a poet, pro–nuclear energy or staunch opponent, conspiracy theorist or pragmatist, James Mahaffey’s books have served to open up the world of nuclear science like never before. With clear explanations of some of the most complex scientific endeavors in history, Mahaffey’s new book looks back at the atom’s wild, secretive past and then toward its potentially bright
... Read more
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A Few Secrets of the Metallurgist Simply Told

by Gerald Watson Hinkley ...

Unabridged

1 hour 3 min

A Few Secrets of the Metallurgist Simply Told by Gerald Watson Hinkley opens the door to the fascinating world of metals, alloys, and the science behind their transformation. Written in an approachable and engaging style, the book simplifies the complex principles of metallurgy—making it understandable not only for professionals and students but also for curious readers eager to learn how metals ... Read more

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A Few Secrets of the Metallurgist Simply Told by Gerald Watson Hinkley opens the door to the fascinating world of metals, alloys, and the science behind their transformation. Written in an approachable and engaging style, the book simplifies the complex principles of metallurgy—making it understandable not only for professionals and students but also for curious readers eager to learn how metals
... Read more
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Marie Curie

History of the Pioneer Radioactivity Researcher

by Kelly Mass ...

Narrated by Chris Newman ...

Unabridged

48 min

Marie Salomea Skodowska Curie was a Polish-born, naturalized-French researcher and chemist who originated radioactivity research. She was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize, the first and only woman to win it two times, and the only individual to win the Nobel Prize in 2 different clinical classifications.Her first Nobel Prize was co-won by her spouse, Pierre Curie, making them the first ... Read more

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Marie Salomea Skodowska Curie was a Polish-born, naturalized-French researcher and chemist who originated radioactivity research. She was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize, the first and only woman to win it two times, and the only individual to win the Nobel Prize in 2 different clinical classifications.Her first Nobel Prize was co-won by her spouse, Pierre Curie, making them the first
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Nuclear Physics

by Introbooks Team ...

Narrated by Andrea Giordani ...

Unabridged

38 min

From the spectra of hydrogen to the cosmic showers, and the Gamma ray bursts, several interesting concepts of Nuclear physics are discussed in the useful notes that are dedicated to all levels of readers. Basic information purview is done keeping in mind of the beginners, as well as the intermediates. Upper undergraduate basic essentials are demonstrated too. In the first chapter all the knowledge ... Read more

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From the spectra of hydrogen to the cosmic showers, and the Gamma ray bursts, several interesting concepts of Nuclear physics are discussed in the useful notes that are dedicated to all levels of readers. Basic information purview is done keeping in mind of the beginners, as well as the intermediates. Upper undergraduate basic essentials are demonstrated too. In the first chapter all the knowledge
... Read more
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What If Nuclear War Happens: A Sober, Science-Based Guide to Surviving, Coping, and Rebuilding After the Unthinkable

by Andrew Keller ...

Narrated by Andrew Keller ...

Unabridged

2 hours 4 min

Transform paralyzing disaster anxiety into practical survival preparedness with this grounded, science-based guide. Navigate rising global tensions and the daily news cycle without fear by understanding exactly what happens during a nuclear exchange. You will learn to replace vague dread with actionable crisis management strategies tailored for everyday individuals.Whether you are safeguarding ... Read more

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Transform paralyzing disaster anxiety into practical survival preparedness with this grounded, science-based guide. Navigate rising global tensions and the daily news cycle without fear by understanding exactly what happens during a nuclear exchange. You will learn to replace vague dread with actionable crisis management strategies tailored for everyday individuals.Whether you are safeguarding
... Read more
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Collisions

A Physicist's Journey from Hiroshima to the Death of the Dinosaurs

by Alec Nevala-Lee ...

Narrated by Christopher Grove ...

Unabridged

10 hours 24 min

To his admirers, Luis W. Alvarez was the most accomplished, inventive, and versatile experimental physicist of his generation. During World War II, he achieved major breakthroughs in radar, played a key role in the Manhattan Project, and served as the lead scientific observer at the bombing of Hiroshima. In the decades that followed, he revolutionized particle physics with the hydrogen bubble ... Read more

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To his admirers, Luis W. Alvarez was the most accomplished, inventive, and versatile experimental physicist of his generation. During World War II, he achieved major breakthroughs in radar, played a key role in the Manhattan Project, and served as the lead scientific observer at the bombing of Hiroshima. In the decades that followed, he revolutionized particle physics with the hydrogen bubble
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Nuclear Fusion: The Decades-Long Quest to Capture the Power of the Stars

by Michael Hartmann ...

Narrated by Michael Hartmann ...

Unabridged

1 hour 57 min

Journey into the heart of a star and explore the high-stakes science history of our quest for limitless clean energy. Perfect for your morning commute, this awe-inspiring narrative transforms complex physics into a gripping story of Cold War geopolitics and modern technological rivalry.Satisfy your intellectual curiosity as stubborn engineers battle unforgiving mathematics and rebellious plasma in ... Read more

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Journey into the heart of a star and explore the high-stakes science history of our quest for limitless clean energy. Perfect for your morning commute, this awe-inspiring narrative transforms complex physics into a gripping story of Cold War geopolitics and modern technological rivalry.Satisfy your intellectual curiosity as stubborn engineers battle unforgiving mathematics and rebellious plasma in
... Read more
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Antimatter for Beginners: A Simple Introduction to the Mirror Opposite of Ordinary Matter

by Daniel Whitmore ...

Narrated by Daniel Whitmore ...

Unabridged

1 hour 46 min

Explore the mind-bending reality of particle physics and cosmology on your commute with this approachable audio guide. Step beyond science fiction and uncover the explosive, mirror-image twin of everything we touch, see, and experience. Designed to satisfy deep intellectual curiosity while you relax and unwind, this educational journey translates complex cosmic mysteries into plain, fascinating ... Read more

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Explore the mind-bending reality of particle physics and cosmology on your commute with this approachable audio guide. Step beyond science fiction and uncover the explosive, mirror-image twin of everything we touch, see, and experience. Designed to satisfy deep intellectual curiosity while you relax and unwind, this educational journey translates complex cosmic mysteries into plain, fascinating
... Read more
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Jai Bharat Jai Jagat Bhag 2 - Anvastra, Anuvidnyan

by अविनाश धर्माधिकारी ...

Narrated by Avinash Dharmadhikari ...

Unabridged

1 hour 50 min

अविनाश धर्माधिकारी यांचे गाजलेले व्याख्यान 'जय भारत जय जगत भाग २-अण्वस्त्र अणुविज्ञान ' ... Read more

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अविनाश धर्माधिकारी यांचे गाजलेले व्याख्यान 'जय भारत जय जगत भाग २-अण्वस्त्र अणुविज्ञान '
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Particle Panic!

How Popular Media and Popularized Science Feed Public Fears of Particle Accelerator Experiments

by Kristine Larsen ...

Narrated by Jennifer Jill Araya ...

Series series The Science and Fiction Series
Unabridged

8 hours 19 min

From novels and short stories to television and film, popular media has made a cottage industry of predicting that the end of the world will be caused by particle accelerators. Rather than allay such fears, public pronouncements by particle scientists themselves often unwittingly fan the flames of hysteria.This audiobook surveys media depictions of particle accelerator physics and the perceived ... Read more

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From novels and short stories to television and film, popular media has made a cottage industry of predicting that the end of the world will be caused by particle accelerators. Rather than allay such fears, public pronouncements by particle scientists themselves often unwittingly fan the flames of hysteria.This audiobook surveys media depictions of particle accelerator physics and the perceived
... Read more
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Trinity

The Treachery and Pursuit of the Most Dangerous Spy in History

by Frank Close ...

Narrated by Anthony Howell ...

Unabridged

20 hours 56 min

Brought to you by Penguin.'Trinity' was the codename for the test explosion of the atomic bomb in New Mexico on 16 July 1945. This exceptional book - Trinity - tells the story of the bomb's metaphorical father, Rudolf Peierls; his intellectual son, the atomic spy, Klaus Fuchs, and the ghosts of the security services in Britain, the USA and USSR.Against the background of pre-war Nazi Germany, the ... Read more

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Brought to you by Penguin.'Trinity' was the codename for the test explosion of the atomic bomb in New Mexico on 16 July 1945. This exceptional book - Trinity - tells the story of the bomb's metaphorical father, Rudolf Peierls; his intellectual son, the atomic spy, Klaus Fuchs, and the ghosts of the security services in Britain, the USA and USSR.Against the background of pre-war Nazi Germany, the
... Read more
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Atomic Accidents

A History of Nuclear Meltdowns and Disasters; From the Ozark Mountains to Fukushima

by James Mahaffey ...

Narrated by Tom Weiner ...

Unabridged

15 hours 54 min

A gripping narrative of nuclear mishaps and meltdowns around the globe, all of which have proven pivotal to the advancement of nuclear scienceFrom the moment radiation was discovered in the late nineteenth century, nuclear science has had a rich history of innovative scientific exploration and discovery, coupled with mistakes, accidents, and downright disasters. Mahaffey, a long-time advocate of ... Read more

£19.97

A gripping narrative of nuclear mishaps and meltdowns around the globe, all of which have proven pivotal to the advancement of nuclear scienceFrom the moment radiation was discovered in the late nineteenth century, nuclear science has had a rich history of innovative scientific exploration and discovery, coupled with mistakes, accidents, and downright disasters. Mahaffey, a long-time advocate of
... Read more
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Quantenmechanik – leicht erklärt

Wie die unsichtbare Welt unsere Realität bestimmt

by Orhan Schöwe ...

Narrated by Orhan Schöwe ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Physik leicht erklärt
Unabridged

40 min

Quantenmechanik – leicht erklärtWie die unsichtbare Welt unsere Realität bestimmtEin Hörbuch von Orhan SchöweDie Quantenmechanik ist kein Geheimwissen für Physiker – sie ist das Fundament unserer modernen Welt. Doch sobald wir in das Reich des Allerkleinsten blicken, bricht unser gewohntes Verständnis von Wirklichkeit auf. Teilchen verhalten sich wie Wellen. Zustände existieren gleichzeitig. ... Read more

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Quantenmechanik – leicht erklärtWie die unsichtbare Welt unsere Realität bestimmtEin Hörbuch von Orhan SchöweDie Quantenmechanik ist kein Geheimwissen für Physiker – sie ist das Fundament unserer modernen Welt. Doch sobald wir in das Reich des Allerkleinsten blicken, bricht unser gewohntes Verständnis von Wirklichkeit auf. Teilchen verhalten sich wie Wellen. Zustände existieren gleichzeitig.
... Read more
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The Universal Timekeepers

Reconstructing History Atom by Atom

by David J. Helfand ...

Narrated by Perry Daniels ...

Unabridged

10 hours 15 min

Atoms are unfathomably tiny. It takes fifteen million trillion of them to make up a single poppy seed—give or take a few billion. And there's hardly anything to them: atoms are more than 99.9999999999 percent empty space. Yet scientists have learned to count these slivers of near nothingness with precision and to peer into their internal states. In looking so closely, we have learned that atoms, ... Read more

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Atoms are unfathomably tiny. It takes fifteen million trillion of them to make up a single poppy seed—give or take a few billion. And there's hardly anything to them: atoms are more than 99.9999999999 percent empty space. Yet scientists have learned to count these slivers of near nothingness with precision and to peer into their internal states. In looking so closely, we have learned that atoms,
... Read more
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Nuclear Age Explained: From Splitting the Atom to Today’s Geopolitics in 10 Clear Lessons

by Adrian Holbrook ...

Narrated by Adrian Holbrook ...

Unabridged

1 hour 58 min

Master the gripping geopolitical history and complex science of the atomic bomb without needing a physics degree. Perfect for an illuminating morning commute, this tense yet accessible narrative breaks down how invisible particles forged global security and pushed humanity to the brink of destruction.Transform your daily walk into a deep-focus learning experience as you navigate the high-stakes ... Read more

£6.66 or Free with Kobo Plus

Master the gripping geopolitical history and complex science of the atomic bomb without needing a physics degree. Perfect for an illuminating morning commute, this tense yet accessible narrative breaks down how invisible particles forged global security and pushed humanity to the brink of destruction.Transform your daily walk into a deep-focus learning experience as you navigate the high-stakes
... Read more
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Nuclear Energy for Beginners: A Beginner's Guide to the Power Released by Splitting Atoms

by Michael Harlan ...

Narrated by Michael Harlan ...

Unabridged

1 hour 51 min

Demystify atomic power and explore clean energy alternatives through clear, conversational science for everyday learners. Whether you are commuting and looking to expand your mind or seeking objective facts about the climate crisis, this journey breaks down complex physics into simple, relatable mental pictures.Step inside a working reactor to see exactly how uranium fuel transforms into the ... Read more

£6.66 or Free with Kobo Plus

Demystify atomic power and explore clean energy alternatives through clear, conversational science for everyday learners. Whether you are commuting and looking to expand your mind or seeking objective facts about the climate crisis, this journey breaks down complex physics into simple, relatable mental pictures.Step inside a working reactor to see exactly how uranium fuel transforms into the
... Read more
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String Theory Explained: A Friendly Guide to the Smallest Strings, the Biggest Universes, and Whether Any of It Might Be True

by Daniel Mercer ...

Narrated by Daniel Mercer ...

Unabridged

1 hour 54 min

Master the mind-bending physics of string theory and quantum mechanics without touching a single complex math equation. Whether you are unwinding on an evening walk or seeking deep focus during a long commute, this awe-inspiring exploration makes the universe's deepest mysteries totally approachable. Say goodbye to frustrating, jargon-heavy science lectures and hello to absolute clarity.Journey ... Read more

£6.66 or Free with Kobo Plus

Master the mind-bending physics of string theory and quantum mechanics without touching a single complex math equation. Whether you are unwinding on an evening walk or seeking deep focus during a long commute, this awe-inspiring exploration makes the universe's deepest mysteries totally approachable. Say goodbye to frustrating, jargon-heavy science lectures and hello to absolute clarity.Journey
... Read more
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Nuclear Physics

A Very Short Introduction

by Frank Close ...

Narrated by Nigel Patterson ...

Unabridged

3 hours 30 min

Nuclear physics began long before the identification of fundamental particles, with J. J. Thomson's discovery of the electron at the end of the nineteenth century, which implied the existence of a positive charge in the atom to make it neutral. In this Very Short Introduction, Frank Close gives an account of how this area of physics has progressed, including the recognition of how heavy nuclei are ... Read more

£10.36

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Nuclear physics began long before the identification of fundamental particles, with J. J. Thomson's discovery of the electron at the end of the nineteenth century, which implied the existence of a positive charge in the atom to make it neutral. In this Very Short Introduction, Frank Close gives an account of how this area of physics has progressed, including the recognition of how heavy nuclei are
... Read more
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Survival Skills for Kids: Tackle Emergencies While Exploring the Great Outdoors (A Complete Outdoor Survival Skills Book for Kids Ready for Adventure)

by Albert Goldberg ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mason G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 33 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Are you searching for ways to encourage children to get off screens and embrace the great outdoors?Do you worry about your child's safety and independence as they explore nature and learn valuable life skills?Are you keen to provide an educational yet fun gift that transforms outdoor adventures into unforgettable learning experiences?Many parents, ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Are you searching for ways to encourage children to get off screens and embrace the great outdoors?Do you worry about your child's safety and independence as they explore nature and learn valuable life skills?Are you keen to provide an educational yet fun gift that transforms outdoor adventures into unforgettable learning experiences?Many parents,
... Read more
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Atomic Bombs

The History and Abomination of Nuclear War

by Kelly Mass ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Morgan G ...

Unabridged

49 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The story of nuclear weapons begins not with military ambitions but with pure scientific curiosity and the revolutionary discoveries that transformed our understanding of matter and energy in the early twentieth century. The journey toward splitting the atom emerged from the work of physicists like Marie and Pierre Curie, who discovered radioactivity, ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The story of nuclear weapons begins not with military ambitions but with pure scientific curiosity and the revolutionary discoveries that transformed our understanding of matter and energy in the early twentieth century. The journey toward splitting the atom emerged from the work of physicists like Marie and Pierre Curie, who discovered radioactivity,
... Read more
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In Our Time: 25 Concepts and Theories in the History of Physics

A BBC Radio 4 Collection

by Melvyn Bragg ...

Narrated by Melvyn Bragg ...

Series series In Our Time
Unabridged

15 hours 43 min

Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the history of physics through its most important ideas and hypotheses*'*In Our Time is in a class of its own' New York TimesEclectic, erudite and entertaining, In Our Time is one of Radio 4's most successful programmes, regularly attracting an audience of over 2 million for its discussions on every subject under the sun: from oceanography to Ovid.In this special ... Read more

£14.40

Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the history of physics through its most important ideas and hypotheses*'*In Our Time is in a class of its own' New York TimesEclectic, erudite and entertaining, In Our Time is one of Radio 4's most successful programmes, regularly attracting an audience of over 2 million for its discussions on every subject under the sun: from oceanography to Ovid.In this special
... Read more
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Higgs

The Invention and Discovery of the 'God Particle'

by Jim Baggott ...

Narrated by Julian Elfer ...

Unabridged

5 hours 25 min

The hunt for the Higgs particle has involved the biggest, most expensive experiment ever. So exactly what is this particle? Why does it matter so much? What does it tell us about the Universe? Did the discovery announced on 4 July 2012 finish the search? And was finding it really worth all the effort?The short answer is yes. The Higgs field is proposed as the way in which particles gain mass—a ... Read more

£13.33

The hunt for the Higgs particle has involved the biggest, most expensive experiment ever. So exactly what is this particle? Why does it matter so much? What does it tell us about the Universe? Did the discovery announced on 4 July 2012 finish the search? And was finding it really worth all the effort?The short answer is yes. The Higgs field is proposed as the way in which particles gain mass—a
... Read more
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Nuclear Physics History: From Splitting the Atom to Shaping the Modern World

by Edward Langley ...

Narrated by Edward Langley ...

Unabridged

2 hours 3 min

Trace the gripping history of science and intense geopolitics that transformed glowing uranium into a world-ending weapon. Perfect for your daily commute, this dramatic narrative explores the dawn of quantum mechanics and the fierce race to harness atomic energy. Experience the intellectual thrill of discovery without getting bogged down by heavy mathematics.Step inside top-secret wartime ... Read more

£6.66 or Free with Kobo Plus

Trace the gripping history of science and intense geopolitics that transformed glowing uranium into a world-ending weapon. Perfect for your daily commute, this dramatic narrative explores the dawn of quantum mechanics and the fierce race to harness atomic energy. Experience the intellectual thrill of discovery without getting bogged down by heavy mathematics.Step inside top-secret wartime
... Read more

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