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Nature and Science August 2020
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The Bilingual Brain : And What It Tells Us About the Science of Language
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Albert Costa
The Bilingual Brain investigates the significant impact of bilingualism on daily life from infancy to old age. It reveals, among other things, how babies differentiate between two languages just hours after birth, how accent affects the way in which we perceive others and even why bilinguals are better at conflict resolution.
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Galileo and the Science Deniers
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Mario Livio
Astrophysicist Mario Livio offers a scientist's perspective on Galileo's achievements while drawing parallels between Galileo's era and our own.
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The incredible journey of plants
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Stefano Mancuso
Beautifully illustrated, in this accessible, absorbing overview, one of the world’s leading authorities in the field of plant neurobiology, presents fascinating stories of plant migration that reveal unexpected connections between nature and culture.
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Breath : the new science of a lost art
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James Nestor
There is nothing more essential to our health and wellbeing than breathing: take air in, let it out, repeat 25,000 times a day. Yet, as a species, humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly, with grave consequences. Science journalist James Nestor travels the world to figure out what went wrong with our breathing and how to fix it. Why are we the only animals with chronically crooked teeth? Why didn't our ancestors snore? Nestor seeks out answers in muddy digs of ancient burial sites, secret Soviet facilities, New Jersey choir schools, and the smoggy streets of Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Nerve : a personal journey through the science of fear
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Eva Holland
When her mother suddenly passed away, Eva Holland began to examine the extent to which her many fears had limited her and wondered whether it was possible to move past them. This sent Holland on a deep dive into the science of fear: Why do we feel fear? Where do phobias come from? Can you really smell fear? (Yes.) What would it be like to feel no fear? Meeting with scientists and individuals to help her answer these questions, Holland records her findings in Nerve.
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