Invisibility
- 296 pages
- 11 hours of reading
A lively exploration of how invisibility has gone from science fiction to fact
Gregory J. Gbur Books
Gregory J. Gbur is a captivating author who delves into the intriguing intersections of science and the horror genre. His work often explores the darker corners of the human imagination, yet remains grounded in rigorous scientific thought. Gbur engages readers with a compelling writing style that reveals fascinating insights into the world around us. His writings are perfect for those seeking intelligent and thought-provoking reads.
Falling Felines and Fundamental Physics
- 360 pages
- 13 hours of reading
How do cats land on their feet? Discover how this question stumped brilliant minds and how its answer helped solve other seemingly impossible puzzles The question of how falling cats land on their feet has long intrigued humans. In this playful and eye-opening history, physicist and cat parent Gregory Gbur explores how attempts to understand the cat-righting reflex have provided crucial insights into puzzles in mathematics, geophysics, neuroscience, and human space exploration. The result is an engaging tumble through physics, physiology, photography, and robotics to uncover, through scientific debate, the secret of the acrobatic performance known as cat-turning, the cat flip, and the cat twist. Readers learn the solution but also discover that the finer details still inspire heated arguments. As with other cat behavior, the more we investigate, the more surprises we discover.