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Arbi the Model Plant

by Natanella Illouz-Eliaz

Nine-year-old Lona thinks she's just getting another pet when her mother, a plant scientist, brings home a tiny green seedling named Arbi. But she soon learns that Arbi is no ordinary plant - a particular species called Arabidopsis thaliana, one of the most important "model organisms" scientists use to study all plants!

As Lona cares for Arbi over the following weeks, she is launched into an eye-opening botanical adventure. Her mother's vivid explanations spark Lona... more

Born Dead - Die Alive

by Salma NOUN

Born Dead - Die Alive A Call to Reimagine Our Destiny in the Age of Exponential Technologies. Are you concerned that technology might limit the essence of humanity or what the future holds for the next generations? Do you wonder if unseen forces are guiding how we integrate technology into our lives? Born Dead, Die Alive is a visionary manifesto that redefines our relationship with technology, urging us to break free from outdated paradigms and embrace a future where innovation elevates h... more

Best Nest

by Lyndsay Wasko

All birds are different like you and like me, but not all birds make their home in a tree. From tiny hummingbird nests made of moss, to owl burrows in the desert sand, we learn that nests and birds come in all shapes and sizes but all have the same purpose: a safe place for chicks to hatch and grow.

God, the Evolver

by Faiz King

"God, the Evolver: A Secular Approach to the Divine" by Dr. Faiz King is a groundbreaking exploration of the intersection between science, philosophy, and spirituality. This thought-provoking work challenges traditional views by proposing that advanced civilizations, akin to the Kardashev scale, may have influenced human evolution and religious thought. Drawing on 25 years of meticulous research, Dr. King delves into the concept of heterosis to suggest the plausibility of biblical giants, o... more

Artificial Intelligence and the Human Mind

by B.K.

AI has entered the domain of intelligence, a realm where human beings reigned supreme until recently. This development elicits both enthusiasm and fear. Yet, it also provides an epochal opportunity to focus on the most exquisite phenomena known to us: the human mind. The human reasoning mind possesses what we call ‘common sense,’ a humble term that belies the unfathomable depths of human reason, unattainable to any AI technology. ... In a quest for the science of human agency, this book adopts... more

AI-Powered Artworks: The Future of Art an Exclusive Look

by Jonh Robinson

One of the main participants in the upheaval the art industry is going through is artificial intelligence, or AI. AI has developed into a powerful tool for artistic expression that goes beyond the realms of technology and science. AI is transforming the way humans perceive and create art, from realistic portraits to complex patterns. We discuss in this article the fascinating world of AI artworks, examining their methods, backgrounds, and impact on the art world in addition to the ongoing debate... more

Idia Techne: STEM Explorer

by Iria Osara

Idia Techne, a young girl with a boundless curiosity about her environment, embarks on an imaginative journey through the STEM galaxy. Along the way, she encounters brilliant innovators and pioneers whose work shapes our world. From the depths of the oceans to the far reaches of space, Idia learns the secrets of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Will her discoveries inspire her to become a STEM explorer? Join Idia on this exciting adventure and find out!

Extraordinary Doctor: How Emotional Intelligence Drives a Physician’s Success

by Nimesh Patel

Discover the essential people skills you didn’t learn in medical school. As a physician, you’ve devoted years of your life to training. From classrooms and textbooks to residency and beyond, you’ve honed your clinical expertise and technical abilities. But these skill sets are only half of the equation to achieving excellence. What is the other half? Emotional intelligence. In Extraordinary Doctor, top neurosurgeon Nimesh H. Patel explores the importance of emotional intelligence in phy... more

The Incredible Tale of the Mouse and the Whale

by Donald Ferruzzi

The Incredible Tale of the Mouse and the Whale is an inspiring story of a city mouse longing for life in a faraway paradise. Our hero is Malcolm Mouse, whose seafaring adventure takes him into the cavernous mouth of a kind-hearted whale named Fred. Fred's life is in danger because of careless ocean pollution. But Malcolm -- who Fred rescued from a stormy sea -- returns the favor in dramatic style with an assist from a sympathetic dolphin.The central theme is our precious ocean environment and ho... more

The Case for a Living Universe. Is there mind in all matter?

by Matthew R. Benton

We are composed of the same atoms as the rocks, soil, mountains and nothing more. They are apparently aware of nothing, whereas we are aware of the physical world, ourselves and much more besides. How is this possible? The current scientific view is that minds emerge from wholly unknowing matter. The idea that mind and matter are, in fact, one and the same has long been considered an elegant, although impractical answer to the question above. This book argues that we live in an intelligent, a... more

Creating a better climate future

by Philip Kent-Hughes

Are you ready to take meaningful action on climate change? Using his expertise in emergency management, the author provides practical steps to solve climate change that you can apply in your daily life. Find out how to contribute to influencing corporations to reduce their emissions now and promote system change. Discover fun ways to communicate and connect with others, while creating community and increasing momentum for change. Receive simple and easy guides to help you reduce greenhouse gas e... more

Seeing

by Lynn Rasmussen

Illustrated with 157 graphics and photos, this introduction to systems science, also called complexity science, illuminates how, with an understanding the dynamic patterns–networks, feedback, information, evolution, and more, we can creatively and effectively organize our thinking and reasoning and the systems in which we live.

MDA Group LLC

by Vadim Yuriev

MDA Group LLC, established in 2015, is a system integrator aiding the transition to Russian solutions. It specializes in IT consulting, assessing the potential for import substitution and developing strategies for using Russian software and equipment. The company also develops, implements, and supports critical information systems and creates digital twins for various management purposes. Learn more:https://mdagrp.ru/

BEYOND BINARY: AI AND CYBERSECURITY

by Dasha Davies

Cybersecurity seems to be constantly in the news. From ransomware and information theft through to compliance requirements, business mandates for cybersecurity insurance and the Dark Web, news stories crop up on a daily basis affecting businesses and individuals alike. Also in the news recently has been much excitement about Generative AI, ChatGPT and Machine Learning. You can now write books and create videos in a fraction of the time, do your taxes and even have it drive your car for you. ... more

JUST PLAIN WRONG The Dalliance of Quantum Theory with the Defiance of Bell's Inequality

by Frank Lad

The educated public have long been regaled with "the mysteries of quantum physics", which enshroud far-flung claims about the fundamental nature of matter. These rely on a stunning proposition of quantum theory arising in the 1960s and contested through the subsequent sixty years: that the probabilities deriving from it defy a mathematical inequality known as Bell's inequality. John Bell himself, who formulated the problem, was puzzled by the result, and surmised that in time we would discover w... more

The ABCs of Derpetology

by Jessica Lee Anderson

Derpetology is derived from the word herpetology (the study of reptiles and amphibians), and it is a celebration of derpy herps of all kinds. This picture book is an homage to the popular online Derpetology group and L.E.A.R.N. (Louisiana Exotic Animal Resource Network), the reptile rescue center at the heart of it all. Derp enthusiasts (reptile keepers, animal rehabilitators, wildlife photographers, and more) contributed every picture in this book to help raise funds for L.E.A.R.N. This colorfu... more

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