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Forgiving Humanity

How the Most Innovative Species Became the Most Dangerous - The Curse of Exponential Change

de Peter Russell ...

Narrado por Peter Russell ...

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1 horas 46 minutos

Why has the most innovative of species become so dangerous? The answer, suggests Peter Russell, lies in humanity’s accelerating pace of development. He shows how innovation breeds further innovation—a positive feedback loop leading to exponential rates of change. But our minds cannot grasp the full implications of exponential growth. We think more in terms of linear change, leading to a blind spot ... Leer más

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Why has the most innovative of species become so dangerous? The answer, suggests Peter Russell, lies in humanity’s accelerating pace of development. He shows how innovation breeds further innovation—a positive feedback loop leading to exponential rates of change. But our minds cannot grasp the full implications of exponential growth. We think more in terms of linear change, leading to a blind spot
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Arrival the Fittest

Solving Evolution's Greatest Puzzle

de Andreas Wagner ...

Narrado por Sean Pratt ...

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8 hora 29 minutos

“Natural selection can preserve innovations, but it cannot create them. Nature’s many innovations—some uncannily perfect—call for natural principles that accelerate life’s ability to innovate, its innovability.”Darwin’s theory of natural selection explains how useful adaptations are preserved over time. But the biggest mystery about evolution eluded him. As genetics pioneer Hugo de Vries put it, ... Leer más

$27.99 USD

“Natural selection can preserve innovations, but it cannot create them. Nature’s many innovations—some uncannily perfect—call for natural principles that accelerate life’s ability to innovate, its innovability.”Darwin’s theory of natural selection explains how useful adaptations are preserved over time. But the biggest mystery about evolution eluded him. As genetics pioneer Hugo de Vries put it,
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The Tell-Tale Brain

A Neuroscientist's Quest for What Makes Us Human

de V. S. Ramachandran ...

Narrado por David Drummond ...

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13 hora 3 minutos

V. S. Ramachandran is at the forefront of his field—so much so that Richard Dawkins dubbed him the "Marco Polo of neuroscience." Now, in a major new work, Ramachandran sets his sights on the mystery of human uniqueness. Taking us to the frontiers of neurology, he reveals what baffling and extreme case studies can teach us about normal brain function and how it evolved. Synesthesia becomes a window ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

V. S. Ramachandran is at the forefront of his field—so much so that Richard Dawkins dubbed him the "Marco Polo of neuroscience." Now, in a major new work, Ramachandran sets his sights on the mystery of human uniqueness. Taking us to the frontiers of neurology, he reveals what baffling and extreme case studies can teach us about normal brain function and how it evolved. Synesthesia becomes a window
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Unveiling Her Power: The Female Body's Role in Human Evolution

Elevate your understanding with 'Unveiling Her Power': Audio insights into female evolution.

de Dorian Atwood ...

Narrado por Nick Porter ...

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2 hora 39 minutos

Unlocking Our Origins: The Female Body's Role in Human Evolution⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐Are you eager to advance your understanding of human evolution and uncover the pivotal role of the female body in our development?Seeking a comprehensive resource that provides all necessary elements to grasp the intricacies of our evolutionary journey?Your search ends here!Th... ... Leer más

$5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Unlocking Our Origins: The Female Body's Role in Human Evolution⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐Are you eager to advance your understanding of human evolution and uncover the pivotal role of the female body in our development?Seeking a comprehensive resource that provides all necessary elements to grasp the intricacies of our evolutionary journey?Your search ends here!Th...
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Cave of Bones

de Lee Berger, John Hawks ...

Narrado por Lee Berger ...

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5 hora 43 minutos

In the summer of 2022, Lee Berger lost 50 pounds in order to wriggle though impossibly small openings in the Rising Star cave complex in South Africa—spaces where his team has been unearthing the remains of Homo naledi, a proto-human likely to have coexisted with Homo sapiens some 250,000 years ago. The lead researcher on the site, still Berger had never made his way into the dark, cramped, ... Leer más

$22.99 USD

In the summer of 2022, Lee Berger lost 50 pounds in order to wriggle though impossibly small openings in the Rising Star cave complex in South Africa—spaces where his team has been unearthing the remains of Homo naledi, a proto-human likely to have coexisted with Homo sapiens some 250,000 years ago. The lead researcher on the site, still Berger had never made his way into the dark, cramped,
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Drunk Flies and Stoned Dolphins

A Trip Through the World of Animal Intoxication

de Oné R. Pagán ...

Narrado por Eric Jason Martin ...

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9 hora 8 minutos

**From the cup of coffee that jumpstarts the day to dangerously addictive drugs, the recreational use of plants with psychoactive properties has a long history among humans.But, as with many things, it turns out that other animals got there first.**From parrots to primates, consuming medicinal chemicals is an instinctive behavior that helps countless organisms fight infection and treat disease. ... Leer más

$21.99 USD

**From the cup of coffee that jumpstarts the day to dangerously addictive drugs, the recreational use of plants with psychoactive properties has a long history among humans.But, as with many things, it turns out that other animals got there first.**From parrots to primates, consuming medicinal chemicals is an instinctive behavior that helps countless organisms fight infection and treat disease.
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Darwin's Black Box

The Biochemical Challenge to Evolution

de Michael J. Behe ...

Narrado por Marc William ...

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12 hora 5 minutos

Naming Darwin's Black Box to the National Review's list of the 100 most important nonfiction works of the twentieth century, George Gilder wrote that it "overthrows Darwin at the end of the twentieth century in the same way that quantum theory overthrew Newton at the beginning."Discussing the book in the New Yorker in May 2005, H. Allen Orr said of Behe, "he is the most prominent of the small ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

Naming Darwin's Black Box to the National Review's list of the 100 most important nonfiction works of the twentieth century, George Gilder wrote that it "overthrows Darwin at the end of the twentieth century in the same way that quantum theory overthrew Newton at the beginning."Discussing the book in the New Yorker in May 2005, H. Allen Orr said of Behe, "he is the most prominent of the small
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Monkey to Man

The Evolution of the March of Progress Image

de Gowan Dawson ...

Narrado por Nigel Patterson ...

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11 hora 23 minutos

The first book to examine the iconic depiction of evolution, the "march of progress," and its role in shaping our understanding of how humans evolvedWe are all familiar with the "march of progress," the representation of evolution that depicts a series of apelike creatures becoming progressively taller and more erect before finally reaching the upright human form. Its emphasis on linear progress ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

The first book to examine the iconic depiction of evolution, the "march of progress," and its role in shaping our understanding of how humans evolvedWe are all familiar with the "march of progress," the representation of evolution that depicts a series of apelike creatures becoming progressively taller and more erect before finally reaching the upright human form. Its emphasis on linear progress
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How Evolution Explains Everything About Life

From Darwin's brilliant idea to today's epic theory

de New Scientist ...

Narrado por Mark Elstob ...

Series series New Scientist Instant Expert
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7 hora 6 minutos

The journey of a lifetime exploring the question of whether life is inevitable or a one-off fluke, and how it got kick-started.How did we get here? All cultures have a creation story, but a little over 150 years ago Charles Darwin introduced a revolutionary new one. We, and all living things, exist because of the action of evolution on the first simple life form and its descendants.We now know ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

The journey of a lifetime exploring the question of whether life is inevitable or a one-off fluke, and how it got kick-started.How did we get here? All cultures have a creation story, but a little over 150 years ago Charles Darwin introduced a revolutionary new one. We, and all living things, exist because of the action of evolution on the first simple life form and its descendants.We now know
... Leer más
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The Invaders

How Humans and Their Dogs Drove Neanderthals to Extinction

de Pat Shipman ...

Narrado por Donna Postel ...

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7 hora 20 minutos

Approximately 200,000 years ago, as modern humans began to radiate out from their evolutionary birthplace in Africa, Neanderthals were already thriving in Europe—descendants of a much earlier migration of the African genus Homo. But when modern humans eventually made their way to Europe 45,000 years ago, Neanderthals suddenly vanished. Ever since the first Neanderthal bones were identified in 1856 ... Leer más

$16.99 USD

Approximately 200,000 years ago, as modern humans began to radiate out from their evolutionary birthplace in Africa, Neanderthals were already thriving in Europe—descendants of a much earlier migration of the African genus Homo. But when modern humans eventually made their way to Europe 45,000 years ago, Neanderthals suddenly vanished. Ever since the first Neanderthal bones were identified in 1856
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Origin

A Genetic History of the Americas

de Jennifer Raff ...

Narrado por Jennifer Raff, Tanis Parenteau, Yvonne Russo ...

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9 hora 12 minutos

From celebrated anthropologist Jennifer Raff comes the untold story—and fascinating mystery—of how humans migrated to the Americas.ORIGIN is the story of who the first peoples in the Americas were, how and why they made the crossing, how they dispersed south, and how they lived based on a new and powerful kind of evidence: their complete genomes. ORIGIN provides an overview of these new histories ... Leer más

$27.99 USD

From celebrated anthropologist Jennifer Raff comes the untold story—and fascinating mystery—of how humans migrated to the Americas.ORIGIN is the story of who the first peoples in the Americas were, how and why they made the crossing, how they dispersed south, and how they lived based on a new and powerful kind of evidence: their complete genomes. ORIGIN provides an overview of these new histories
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Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors

de Carl Sagan, Ann Druyan ...

Narrado por Ann Druyan, Nick Sagan, Clinnette Minnis ...

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15 hora 44 minutos

World renowned scientist Carl Sagan and acclaimed author Ann Druyan have written a Roots for the human species, a lucid and riveting account of how humans got to be the way we are. It shows with humor and drama that many of our key traits--self-awareness, technology, family ties, submission to authority, hatred for those a little different from ourselves, reason, and ethics--are rooted in the deep ... Leer más

$44.99 USD

World renowned scientist Carl Sagan and acclaimed author Ann Druyan have written a Roots for the human species, a lucid and riveting account of how humans got to be the way we are. It shows with humor and drama that many of our key traits--self-awareness, technology, family ties, submission to authority, hatred for those a little different from ourselves, reason, and ethics--are rooted in the deep
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Why Honor Matters

de Tamler Sommers ...

Narrado por Tamler Sommers ...

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6 hora 58 minutos

A controversial call to put honor at the center of moralityTo the modern mind, the idea of honor is outdated, sexist, and barbaric. It evokes Hamilton and Burr and pistols at dawn, not visions of a well-organized society. But for philosopher Tamler Sommers, a sense of honor is essential to living moral lives. In Why Honor Matters, Sommers argues that our collective rejection of honor has come at ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

A controversial call to put honor at the center of moralityTo the modern mind, the idea of honor is outdated, sexist, and barbaric. It evokes Hamilton and Burr and pistols at dawn, not visions of a well-organized society. But for philosopher Tamler Sommers, a sense of honor is essential to living moral lives. In Why Honor Matters, Sommers argues that our collective rejection of honor has come at
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When Men Behave Badly

The Hidden Roots of Sexual Deception, Harassment, and Assault

de David M. Buss ...

Narrado por Tom Parks ...

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10 hora 47 minutos

“An exceptional book” (Helen Fisher) by a leading evolutionary psychologist and sex researcher that lays out a new theory of sexual conflict, exposing the roots of the dangerous dynamics that underpin men’s predatory behavior — and what can be done to address it.Sexual conflict permeates ancient religions, from injunctions about thy neighbor's wife to the permissible rape of infidels. It is etched ... Leer más

$42.99 USD

“An exceptional book” (Helen Fisher) by a leading evolutionary psychologist and sex researcher that lays out a new theory of sexual conflict, exposing the roots of the dangerous dynamics that underpin men’s predatory behavior — and what can be done to address it.Sexual conflict permeates ancient religions, from injunctions about thy neighbor's wife to the permissible rape of infidels. It is etched
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Human Origins Story: A Narrative Journey Through Evolution, Ancient Ancestors, and the Making of Our Modern Minds

de Daniel Mercer ...

Narrado por Daniel Mercer ...

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1 horas 50 minutos

Trace the awe-inspiring evolutionary science of how vulnerable apes survived brutal climate shifts to conquer the Earth. Perfect for an engaging morning commute, this immersive historical journey transports you across deep time. Experience the relentless drive of natural selection as early hominids learn to stand, cooperate, and shape stone.Feel the raw wonder of our ancient ancestors lighting the ... Leer más

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Trace the awe-inspiring evolutionary science of how vulnerable apes survived brutal climate shifts to conquer the Earth. Perfect for an engaging morning commute, this immersive historical journey transports you across deep time. Experience the relentless drive of natural selection as early hominids learn to stand, cooperate, and shape stone.Feel the raw wonder of our ancient ancestors lighting the
... Leer más
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Charles Darwin Origin of Species Explained: A Modern Guide to Evolution, Natural Selection, and the Science of Life’s Diversity

de Daniel Forsyth ...

Narrado por Daniel Forsyth ...

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1 horas 52 minutos

Demystify evolutionary biology and natural selection to transform how you view the breathtaking diversity of life. Whether you are enriching your daily commute or seeking intellectually stimulating lifelong learning, this accessible scientific history bridges a massive paradigm shift with modern discoveries. Experience the thrill of scientific breakthrough as a young beetle collector accidentally ... Leer más

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Demystify evolutionary biology and natural selection to transform how you view the breathtaking diversity of life. Whether you are enriching your daily commute or seeking intellectually stimulating lifelong learning, this accessible scientific history bridges a massive paradigm shift with modern discoveries. Experience the thrill of scientific breakthrough as a young beetle collector accidentally
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Mother Nature Is Trying to Kill You

A Lively Tour Through the Dark Side of the Natural World

de Dan Riskin, PhD ...

Narrado por Dan Riskin ...

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5 hora 52 minutos

It may be a wonderful world, but as Dan Riskin explains, it's also a dangerous, disturbing, and disgusting one. At every turn, it seems, living things are trying to eat us, poison us, use our bodies as their homes, or have us spread their eggs. In Mother Nature Is Trying to Kill You, Riskin is our guide through the natural world at its most gloriously ruthless.Using the seven deadly sins as a road ... Leer más

$16.99 USD

It may be a wonderful world, but as Dan Riskin explains, it's also a dangerous, disturbing, and disgusting one. At every turn, it seems, living things are trying to eat us, poison us, use our bodies as their homes, or have us spread their eggs. In Mother Nature Is Trying to Kill You, Riskin is our guide through the natural world at its most gloriously ruthless.Using the seven deadly sins as a road
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Improbable Destinies

Fate, Chance, and the Future of Evolution

de Jonathan B. Losos ...

Narrado por Marc Cashman ...

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12 hora

A major new book overturning our assumptions about how evolution worksEarth’s natural history is full of fascinating instances of convergence: phenomena like eyes and wings and tree-climbing lizards that have evolved independently, multiple times. But evolutionary biologists also point out many examples of contingency, cases where the tiniest change—a random mutation or an ancient butterfly sneeze ... Leer más

$22.99 USD

A major new book overturning our assumptions about how evolution worksEarth’s natural history is full of fascinating instances of convergence: phenomena like eyes and wings and tree-climbing lizards that have evolved independently, multiple times. But evolutionary biologists also point out many examples of contingency, cases where the tiniest change—a random mutation or an ancient butterfly sneeze
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From Darwin To Turing

AGI's Revolutionary Roots

de Nasser Alhosani ...

Narrado por Nasser Alhosani ...

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7 hora 28 minutos

Prepare for a mind-expanding journey. Discover how intelligence evolved, starting from DNA & RNA genesis all the way to the rise of machines. Imagine a world where evolutionary principles influence machine learning algorithms, crafting Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).This provocative exploration delves deep into evolution, unlocking parallels between natural selection and the birth of ... Leer más

$10.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Prepare for a mind-expanding journey. Discover how intelligence evolved, starting from DNA & RNA genesis all the way to the rise of machines. Imagine a world where evolutionary principles influence machine learning algorithms, crafting Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).This provocative exploration delves deep into evolution, unlocking parallels between natural selection and the birth of
... Leer más
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A Voice in the Wilderness

A Pioneering Biologist Explains How Evolution Can Help Us Solve Our Biggest Problems

de Professor Joseph L Graves Jr., Ph.D ...

Narrado por Kyle Chapple ...

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11 hora 27 minutos

Why understanding evolution—the most reviled branch of science—can help us all, from fighting pandemics to undoing racismEvolutionary science has long been regarded as conservative, a tool for enforcing regressive ideas, particularly about race and gender. But in A Voice in the Wilderness, evolutionary biologist Joseph L. Graves Jr.—once styled as the “Black Darwin”—argues that his field is ... Leer más

$27.99 USD

Why understanding evolution—the most reviled branch of science—can help us all, from fighting pandemics to undoing racismEvolutionary science has long been regarded as conservative, a tool for enforcing regressive ideas, particularly about race and gender. But in A Voice in the Wilderness, evolutionary biologist Joseph L. Graves Jr.—once styled as the “Black Darwin”—argues that his field is
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The Human Instinct

How We Evolved to Have Reason, Consciousness, and Free Will

de Kenneth R. Miller ...

Narrado por Fred Sanders ...

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10 hora 6 minutos

From one of America’s best-known biologists, a revolutionary new way of thinking about evolution that shows “why, in light of our origins, humans are still special” (Edward J. Larson, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Evolution).Once we had a special place in the hierarchy of life on Earth—a place confirmed by the literature and traditions of every human tribe. But then the theory of evolution ... Leer más

$25.99 USD

From one of America’s best-known biologists, a revolutionary new way of thinking about evolution that shows “why, in light of our origins, humans are still special” (Edward J. Larson, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Evolution).Once we had a special place in the hierarchy of life on Earth—a place confirmed by the literature and traditions of every human tribe. But then the theory of evolution
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Super Fly

The Unexpected Lives of the World's Most Successful Insects

de Jonathan Balcombe ...

Narrado por Jonathan Balcombe ...

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8 hora 41 minutos

**Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award for Natural History and a New York Times Editors Choice Pick"After reading Super Fly, you will never take a fly for granted again. Thank you, Jonathan Balcombe, for reminding us of the infinite marvels of everyday creatures."—Sy Montgomery, Author of How to Be a Good Creature**From an expert in animal consciousness, a book that will turn the fly on the ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

**Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award for Natural History and a New York Times Editors Choice Pick"After reading Super Fly, you will never take a fly for granted again. Thank you, Jonathan Balcombe, for reminding us of the infinite marvels of everyday creatures."—Sy Montgomery, Author of How to Be a Good Creature**From an expert in animal consciousness, a book that will turn the fly on the
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She Has Her Mother's Laugh

The Powers, Perversions, and Potential of Heredity

de Carl Zimmer ...

Narrado por Joe Ochman ...

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20 hora 32 minutos

**2019 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award Finalist"Science book of the year"—The Guardian**One of New York Times 100 Notable Books for 2018One of Publishers Weekly's Top Ten Books of 2018One of Kirkus's Best Books of 2018One of Mental Floss's Best Books of 2018One of Science Friday's Best Science Books of 2018“Extraordinary”—New York Times Book R... ... Leer más

$27.99 USD

**2019 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award Finalist"Science book of the year"—The Guardian**One of New York Times 100 Notable Books for 2018One of Publishers Weekly's Top Ten Books of 2018One of Kirkus's Best Books of 2018One of Mental Floss's Best Books of 2018One of Science Friday's Best Science Books of 2018“Extraordinary”—New York Times Book R...
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What Do Bees Think About?

de Mathieu Lihoreau ...

Narrado por Elliot Fitzpatrick ...

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6 hora 6 minutos

Explore the mind of a bee and learn what drives its behavior.Have you ever observed a bee up close and wondered what was going on inside its head? Like ours, insects' brains take up most of the space in their heads, but their brains are smaller than a grain of rice, only 0.0002% as large as ours. But what purpose does the insect brain serve, and how does that drive their creativity, morality, and ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

Explore the mind of a bee and learn what drives its behavior.Have you ever observed a bee up close and wondered what was going on inside its head? Like ours, insects' brains take up most of the space in their heads, but their brains are smaller than a grain of rice, only 0.0002% as large as ours. But what purpose does the insect brain serve, and how does that drive their creativity, morality, and
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