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Nature and Science August 2017
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Village: Thursday, August 10, 4:00 pm Choctaw: Saturday, August 12, 2:00 pm Jones: Tuesday, August 15, 4:00 pm Belle Isle: Wednesday, August 16, 6:00 pm Southern Oaks: Friday, August 18, 4:00 pm Northwest: Saturday, August 19, 2:00 pm Ralph Ellison: Monday, August 21, 11:00 am Northwest: Monday, August 21, 12:00 pm
Prepare yourself for the upcoming solar eclipse with Science Museum Oklahoma. Find out what causes an eclipse and learn the best way to observe one without burning out your eyeballs. Eclipse Glasses only available while supplies last. 1 per person. Must be in attendance to receive your glasses. This event is held at multiple libraries.
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e-resource: GreenFILE GreenFILE is a collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles including coverage on topics like climate change, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling and more. It is part of the EbscoHost searchable database group.
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| American Eclipse: A Nation's Epic Race to Catch the Shadow of the Moon and Win the... by David BaronIn 1878, America's scientific community was eager to prove itself to the rest of the world. A total eclipse of the sun offered the perfect opportunity to do so. Three individuals set out to observe the event, albeit with different motives: professor James Craig Watson hoped to locate hypothetical planet "Vulcan"; astronomer Maria Mitchell was determined to show that women scientists were the equals of their male counterparts; and entrepreneur Thomas Edison was certain he'd make a name for himself with a measurement device he'd invented. American Eclipse focuses on a single solar eclipse; for a broader historical perspective, try John Dvorak's Mask of the Sun. |
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| The Ends of the World: Volcanic Apocalypses, Lethal Oceans, and Our Quest to Understand... by Peter BrannenSome say the world will end in fire, some say in ice. Based on Earth's five previous mass extinction events, it's more likely that carbon dioxide will kill us all. By consulting researchers and examining the fossil record, science journalist Peter Brannen discovers that although the delivery method may differ (volcanoes, ocean acidification, asteroid impacts), the result is the same: spikes in CO2 levels that render the planet uninhabitable. Brannen's accessible presentation of complex issues make this sobering book a good bet for fans of Elizabeth Kolbert's The Sixth Extinction. |
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| The Seeds of Life: From Aristotle to Da Vinci, from Shark's Teeth to Frog's Pants, the Long ... by Edward DolnickA human ovum (egg) is about the size of the period at the end of this sentence, which no doubt explains why scientists spent 400 years searching for one. (Sperm cells were much easier to see, thanks to Antonie van Leeuwenhoek's microscopes.) In this eye-opening historical look at the science of sex and reproduction, author Edward Dolnick recounts the centuries-long quest on the part of Europe's greatest scientific minds to discover how babies are made, while detailing in highly entertaining fashion the many detours and missteps along the way. |
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| A Crack in Creation: Gene Editing and the Unthinkable Power to Control Evolution by Jennifer A. Doudna and Samuel H. SternbergCRISPR-Cas9 is a genome editing technique that makes possible permanent modifications within an organism's DNA. However, the scientists who discovered this "molecular machine" argue that we shouldn't use it without first addressing the serious bioethical issues involved. This balanced and accessible book describes the research that led to this groundbreaking discovery and examines the potential applications (and implications) of a revolutionary new technology. |
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| Into the Gray Zone: A Neuroscientist Explores the Border Between Life and Death by Adrian OwenBlending science and autobiography, cognitive neuroscientist Adrian Owen recounts personal experiences (his mother's death from cancer, a former partner's brain aneurysm) that prompted him to explore the "gray zone" between consciousness and brain death. In addition to introducing readers to the basics of neuroscience, Owen shares intriguing research findings that reveal that 15 to 20 percent of patients in vegetative states are partially or fully conscious but physically unable to respond to stimuli. Into the Gray Zone is must-read for anyone fascinated by the human brain and its many mysteries. |
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Pocket guide to the night sky of North America
by Catherine Herbert Howell
A quick guide to observing the night sky offers sky charts and constellation figures, quick tips and fun facts on over one hundred topics, and descriptive infographics
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