Top 10 Science Books of 2021 by Smithsonian Magazine
Even last year, Korona was in the headlines, across the lion's share. Therefore, the epidemic was also mentioned in science books. Nevertheless, we have heard of new discoveries in the world of science. NASA has been able to land another rover on the chest of Mars, a team of scientists working day and night in search of a new type of primitive human species, and scientists have also discovered that the evolution of the animal kingdom is also affected by climate change. More interestingly, it is good news for science fiction lovers as all topics are likely to be recorded in book form. So, like every year, Smithsonian Magazine has published a list of the top 10 science books of the year.
Under a White Sky: The Nature of the Future - Elizabeth Colbert
Elizabeth Colbert has beautifully illustrated the world we are reshaping. And that's why he's talking to biologists who are working to save the world's rarest and endangered fish and fish species. Attempts are being made to preserve such a small pool in the middle of Mozambique. Icelandic engineers continue to work to turn carbon emissions into stone. Again, Australian researchers want to create a coral that can survive warmer temperatures. Colbert's book is full of such theories and information. Which, of course, made the video an overnight sensation.
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The Premonition: A Pandemic Story - Michael Lewis
The book is centered around a number of government officials and scientists; Those who saw the Covid-19 come to the United States and did their utmost to prevent its spread are basically what they did. Real life is just as good and bad as fiction. Michael Lewis has shown the difference between good and evil. Corona's anticipation was that some high-ranking officials were reluctant to do so, and even tried their best to stop the work. Not only that, but Lewis also had a vision for the bureaucratic complexities that plague development. In the first volume, Lewis only describes the heroes. And in the second part, the situation is reflected in the combination of politics and everything else with the virus.
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Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest - Suzanne Simard
Human civilization is constantly under threat due to deforestation. But has this anarchy towards nature stopped anyway? No! So, in this book, Suzanne discusses what steps the government should take to protect forests and what should not! There is also a thing called mother tree in the spread of plant species in the forest. So, this is what Suzanne has discussed the most. As if our nature is filled with greenery by protecting the mother tree. Suzanne also describes her own experiences in this scientific journey very succinctly for the benefit of the readers. She even mentioned her divorce and breast cancer. Above all, Suzanne emphasizes to the reader what the life cycle of the forest is and what we should do to keep it alive!
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The Joy of Sweat: The Strange Science of Perseverance - Sarah Evert
Every now and then we all sweat more or less. Undoubtedly this is a normal and good thing. For, sweat protects our mammalian body from heat; Even though our body loses a lot of salt because of this. In this book, science journalist Sarah Evert describes a strange and wonderful phenomenon of physical flow that will help keep the body cool and get to know one's body more deeply. Every human being has at least two to five million sweat pores, which is basically a part of controlling the internal temperature of the body. The book even covers the natural and cultural history of sweat - how other animals keep their bodies cool; More history with the discovery of perfume, how to remove the stench. Sweating is not only a normal process, but it also indicates that we are sick.
The God Equation: The Quest for a Theory of Everything - Michio Kaku
Theoretical physicist Michio Kaku details the whole mission of his life in this book, entitled 'A Theory for Everything.' Will be able to fully explain from the end of the universe. Such thoughts came to Isaac Newton's mind, to Albert Einstein's; A theory that anyone can easily understand the subtleties of all the activities in the universe. If such conversations seem a bit heavy and incomprehensible, then Kaku takes the readers on a journey of science with him in this book, with his own style of speaking and with ease and fluency.
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Faz: When Nature Breaks the Law - Mary Roach
Roach beautifully describes his experience in this book. The experience he gained is how a wildlife biologist tracks a mountain lion. Is that all? Marie Roach flew to Colorado, where she tried to stop the bear attack on the house by dropping leftover food; He came to India to find out why elephants kill villagers; Back in Canada, to see how mountaineers die when trees fall. In the book, Roach, with his innate intelligence, has judged every subject with consideration. He also gives some examples to explain to the reader in simple language. Every year in India alone, 40,000 people die from snake bites. During the breeding season, 200 males in the Midway Atlanta kill 60,000 albertos, albeit not for 7-8 hours a day; Where authorities have built it as a breeding ground to avoid collisions with aircraft.
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The Disordered Cosmos: A Journey into Dark Matter, Spacetime and Dreams Deferred - Chanda-Prescod Weinstein
The book begins with a story about the origin of human existence, where we discover simultaneously as the custodians and explorers of knowledge. Weinstein introduces the reader to the sky anew; Which is considered as the structure of space and gives us ideas about cosmic discovery. He takes the reader into the historical context of scientific progress, where it sheds light on what social responsibilities scientists have in addition to science. Weinstein states that matter shapes the space-time around it; Just as a physicist determines the future of society. And in the book, Weinstein means that science is not something invented from scratch; Rather it is like a habit of the human species. And looking at the night sky is probably the first and most ancient primitive instinct of man.
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Deep Time: A Journey Through 4.5 Billion Years of Our Planet - Riley Black
It is very difficult to imagine the expansion of time since the formation of the universe. However, this book helps in sorting out the important historical moments. Describes the lost history of dinosaurs in Doggerland, the confluence of continental Europe with Great Britain. And the history behind it is also fully explained. But this book is not only about fossils and dinosaurs; Rather, it also sequentially incorporates the basic concepts of astronomy, geology, and biology. The book contains a total of more than 50 informative entries. Which explains to readers how scientists have touched the key milestones in the evolution of our planet.
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Life's Age: The Search for What It Means to Be Alive - Carl Zimmer
Well, are blood cells alive? Or if I talk about the virus? Or a fertilized egg? Even the idea of death has become somewhat vague. A tardigrade, no more than one-fifteenth of an inch, can also be dried and frozen. But with water and warmth, it is possible to keep it alive for years or even decades. Scientists believe that life was discovered on our planet about 3.5 billion years ago. Does anyone know how this hypothesis based on the oldest fossils came about? Carl Zimmer has appeared in this book with answers to such innumerable questions.
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Beloved Beast: Fighting for Life in an Age of Extinction - Michelle Nihui
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Michelle Nihui looks at the history of the conservation movement from the late 19th century. In this book, the reader will learn about William Temple Hornday, who killed several rare bison for the DC Diarama in 18. This happened even before the process of saving the species began. Then there is the story of Rosalie Edge. Who built support for raptors in the 1920s and 1930s and bought Hawk Mountain, which has become an important center for bird counting in Pennsylvania. Even more than a thousand species are still threatened with extinction. And over the last two decades, more than 1,700 conservationist species have become extinct. All such discussions have been recorded in the book.
This article is in Bangla Language. This is a Top 10 Science books list of 2021 from the renowned Smithsonian Magazine.
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