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Astronomy/space facts by DolphinTheCapricorn
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Facts about the solar system and beyond! Learn what wonders are out there far from our Earth.
Crystals, Minerals and Rocks (Types, locations and shapes) by DolphinTheCapricorn
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This book is about minerals, crystals and rocks as you can see in the title. I will give information about a gemstone, information about their location and even the names of their shapes.
What Exactly Is Love? by GlitzPepe
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Love is a complex neurobiological phenomenon, relying on trust, belief, pleasure and reward activities within the brain, limbic processes. These processes critically involve oxytocin, vasopressin, dopamine, and serotonergic signaling. Moreover, endorphin and endogenous morphinergic mechanisms, coupled to nitric oxide autoregulatory pathways, play a role. Naturally rewarding or pleasurable activities are necessary for survival and appetitive motivation, usually governing beneficial biological behaviors like eating, sex, and reproduction. Yet, a broad basis of common signaling and beneficial neurobiological features exists with connection to the love concept, thereby combining physiological aspects related to maternal, romantic or sexual love and attachment with other healthy activities or neurobiological states. Medical practice can make use of this concept, i.e., mind/ body or integrative medicine. Thus, love, pleasure, and lust have a stress-reducing and health-promoting potential, since they carry the ability to heal or facilitate beneficial motivation and behavior. In addition, love and pleasure ensure the survival of individuals and their species. After all, love is a joyful and useful activity that encompasses wellness and feelings of well-being. © Pepe Peperino
Stuff You Probably Don't Need to Know About Space by Spaghettification
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Yeah, read the title. You'll most likely forget it all tomorrow
Physics And Astronomy Facts (Completed) by a_cosmic_dust
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Just some random facts about physics and astronomy. let's fall in love with physics. 😂😄 P.S - This work is not original. Things I have read in books or from other sources are here. I might be wrong in my interpretation so feel free to correct me.
200 Science Facts by readmytots
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COMPLETED ▷ ╰ 200 Science Facts ╮ If you want science facts, this book is for you. Enjoy learning!
Facts In Your Pocket by aestheticalyst
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A book of facts. Found on the great world of the internet. Highest ranking: Factbooks: 27 Knowledge: 126 ~aestheticalyst
The Theory of Nothing by jeshi99
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These are my thoughts on some philosophical issues that are pertinent to Science Fiction in particular and many other genres as well. This is not a rant. There are some really fine rant authors out there on Wattpad. The ones I like are: @mrcharizard15. His 'The Book of Random Stuff' and 'A Teenager's Rants' are especially interesting and very current. Another excellent writer in this genre is awesomesauce82. His 'Rants 'n stuff is worth checking out, as are many of his stories: Game Over, Smile for me, and 'Herobrine: Takeover' to name a few are really good reads of his.
Genetics by GlitzPepe
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My goal is to explain every topic so that anyone, even someone without any genetics background at all, can follow the subject and understand how it works. As in the first, I include many examples from the frontiers of research. I also make sure that the book has detailed coverage of some of the hottest topics that you hear about in the news: cloning, gene therapy, and forensics. And I address the practical side of genetics: how it affects your health and the world around you. In short, this book is designed to be a solid introduction to genetics basics and to provide some details on the subject. Genetics is a fast-paced field; new discoveries are coming out all the time. You can use this book to help you get through your genetics course or for self-guided study. ( Genetics ) provides enough information for you to get a handle on the latest press coverage, understand the genetics jargon that mystery writers like to toss around, and translate information imparted to you by medical professionals. The book is filled with stories of key discoveries and "wow" developments. Although I try to keep things light and inject some humor when possible, at the same time, I make every effort to be sensitive to whatever your circumstances may be. This book is a great guide if you know nothing at all about genetics. If you already have some background, then you're set to dive into the details of the subject and expand your horizons. Genetics affects all living things. Although sometimes complicated and always diverse, all genetics comes down to basic principles of heredity - how traits are passed from one generation to the next - and how DNA is put together. As a science, genetics is a fast growing field because of its untapped potential - for good and for bad. Despite its complexity, genetics can be surprisingly accessible. Genetics is a bit like peeking behind a movie's special effects to find a deceptively simple and elegant system running the whole show.
Biology by GlitzPepe
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You're someone who just wants to know a little bit more about the living world around you or your green neighborhood, plants. Good news . . . this book is your oyster! Read it at your leisure, starting with whatever topic fascinates you most. I include several examples of how biology impacts everyday life to help keep your interest piqued. If biology is the study of life and life is so complex, then you may be wondering where to even begin in your study of biology. Never fear. This part breaks down the all-encompassing field of biology into smaller, more palatable chunks. First, we take a look at the living world and then explain exactly how biology is studied (hint: the scientific method is a huge part of it). Next, we give you a review of the types of molecules that are important to a cell's functioning (yes, this means delving into some basic chemistry; sorry!). Then we spotlight the most basic unit of life - the cell. Every organism, whether it's a human, a dog, a flower, a strep throat bacterium, or an amoeba, has at least one cell (most actually have millions). Finally, because cells need energy to function, we explain just where that energy comes from. Biology is the study of living things - how they reproduce, how they change and respond to the environment, and how they obtain the energy and matter they need to grow. One goal of this part is to immerse you in the world of biology so you can understand how biologists go about studying living things and know what chemical components make up all forms of life. Living things with many cells, like you, are made up of organ systems, organs, tissues, and cells. Cells are the smallest entities that show all the properties of life, so that's where we begin zeroing in on things. The other goal of this part is to acquaint you with the structure of cells and how they obtain the energy they need to function.