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Focusing on the interconnectedness of scientific disciplines, this edition integrates physics, chemistry, astronomy, Earth sciences, and biology to promote scientific literacy. It highlights general principles and their real-world applications, making it accessible for non-science majors. The updated content addresses contemporary issues such as climate change, sustainability, viruses, public health, and bioengineering, ensuring relevance in today's scientific landscape. Praised for its clarity and detail, it serves as an effective resource for students and instructors alike.

Exploring the multifaceted nature of carbon, this book delves into its significance as both a luxury and a necessity. It examines the element's origins, its role in life, and its presence in everyday materials, from hair to food. Through poetic storytelling, Robert M. Hazen takes readers on a global journey, uncovering the mysteries surrounding carbon and its vital importance to life and the environment.

An enchanting biography of the most resonant - and most necessary - chemical element on Earth.

Hailed by The New York Times for writing “with wonderful clarity about science . . . that effortlessly teaches as it zips along,” nationally bestselling author Robert M. Hazen offers a radical new approach to Earth history in this intertwined tale of the planet’s living and nonliving spheres. With an astrobiologist’s imagination, a…

Delving into the fascinating process of diamond creation, this narrative explores the intricate journey from natural formation to human intervention. It highlights the geological, historical, and economic factors that contribute to the allure of diamonds, revealing the dramatic events that have shaped their significance in society. Engaging storytelling brings to life the challenges and triumphs faced by those involved in the diamond industry, making it a captivating read for enthusiasts and curious minds alike.

The proliferation of scientific breakthroughs during the twentieth century, and the media attention they have generated, have left most people with the impression that the great questions of science have been answered. The general perception is that the fundamental forces of the universe are known and understood, that the building blocks of life have been discovered, and that, in effect, we have reached "the end of science." In Why Aren't Black Holes Black?, renowned