Describing aspects of diverse branches of science, this fascinating popular science reference is for everyone who is curious about the often times mysterious relationship between daily life and science. It explains the latest scientific research and most recent findings along with the causes and effects of the world's phenomena. From astrophysics to neurology and biology to technology, the book has more than 250 answers to questions about how the scientific world works, including Why do humans age? Is it true they only use 10 percent of their brains? Which foods are the most allergenic? and Why is it so hard to catch and kill flies?Describiendo aspectos de diversas ramas de la ciencia, esta fascinante referencia de divulgaci n cient fica es para todos quienes tienen curiosidad sobre la relaci n a menudo enigm tica entre la vida cotidiana y la ciencia. Explica las ltimas investigaciones y los hallazgos m s recientes de la ciencia junto con las causas y los efectos de los fen menos del mundo. Desde la astrof sica hasta la neurolog a y la biolog a hasta la tecnolog a, el libro tiene m s de 250 respuestas a preguntas sobre c mo funciona el mundo cient fico, incluyendo Por qu envejecen los seres humanos? Es verdad que usan s lo 10 por ciento del cerebro? Cu les alimentos provocan m s alergias? y Por qu es tan dif cil cazar y matar a las moscas?
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