Temperature is vital to the health and welfare of all living beings, and Earth's temperature varies considerably from place to place. Early humans could only live in warm areas such as the tropics. Although modern humans have the technology to keep their houses and offices warm even in cold environments, the growth and development of civilization has created unintentional effects. Cities are warmer than their surrounding regions, and on a global scale, Earth is experiencing rising temperatures. Thus, the science of thermodynamics offers an important tool to study these effects. Time and Thermodynamics explores the physics of heat and temperature and their effects on people's lives and technology. The word thermo refers to heat, and the word dynamics gives an indication of motion, both of which are vital to the subject.

Time And Thermodynamics (Physics in Our World)

Science & Math

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Physics

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Investigates the research and discoveries made by scientists who expanded the frontiers of physiology, genetics, ecology, botany, and molecular biology.

Biological Sciences: Notable Research and Discoveries (Frontiers of Science)

Reference

Investigates the research and discoveries of the explorers and scientists who expanded knowledge in the various fields within chemistry.

Chemistry: Notable Research and Discoveries (Frontiers of Science)

Chemistry

No one is certain how much more powerful and possibly intelligent computers will become in the 21st century. Exploring six prominent topics in computer science research, this title describes how computer scientists conduct research and attempt to formulate answers to important questions. Research published in journals, presented at conferences, and described in news releases supplies plenty of examples of scientific problems and how researchers attempt to solve them. Chapters include: -Advanced Computers -Artificial Neural Networks Computing with Brainy Technology -Computational Complexity and Solving Problems Efficiently -Encryption and Decryption Making and Breaking Codes and Ciphers -Computer Vision Creating Machines That Can See -Bioinformatics Using Computers to Explore Biological Data.

Computer Science: Notable Research and Discoveries (Frontiers of Science)

Earth Sciences examines the explorers and scientists who venture into the unknown frontiers of this scientific field and the unexpected things they often uncover. Describing the evolution of main topics in Earth sciences, this book explains the problems researchers are currently investigating as well as the methods they have developed to solve them. Chapters include: -Exploring Earth's Depths -Origin and Variability of Earth's Magnetic Field -Volcanoes and Hotspots -Geothermal Energy A Furnace Beneath the Soil -Water Management Conserving an Essential Resource -Predicting Earthquakes.

Earth Sciences: Notable Research and Discoveries (Frontiers of Science)

Marine Sciences details the explorers and scientists who expand the frontiers of marine science often finding things they do not expect. This comprehensive resource includes the study of the geology of the sea floor, the chemical and physical properties of the water, and the life that teems in and around it. It also discusses a selection of various reports, offering students insightful information on the methods and applications of oceanography. Chapters include: -The Ocean Depths Exploring the Seabed -Mid-Ocean Ridge The Largest Single Volcanic Feature on the Planet -Creatures of the Deep Sea -Tsunami Killer Waves -El Ni o and Weather -Harmful Algal Blooms Red Tides.

Marine Sciences: Notable Research and Discoveries (Frontiers of Science)

Biological Sciences

The term "physics" is deriven from the Greek word "physikos" which means "of nature." Physics is the study of nature in its essential form and its goal is to explain as much of the world as possible in the most concise and accurate manner, as the ancient Greeks attempted in such theories as the four fundamental substances that they believed comprised the universe—earth, air, water, and fire.
Physical Sciences describes the evolution of ideas as well as the problems that arise and various methods of solving them. Requiring no special mathematical knowledge to understand the material, this volume is devoted to the researchers who expand the frontiers of physics—and often uncover phenomenon that contradict prevailing wisdom. Reports published in journals, presented in conferences, and issued in news releases are also featured in this insightful book.
Chapters include:
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<li>Nuclear Fusion—Power from the Atom</li>
<li>Particle Accelerators</li>
<li>Neutrinos—Elusive Particles and the Mysteries of Astrophysics</li>
<li>Superconductors—Perfect Electrical Conductors</li>
<li>Chaos Theory and the Butterfly Effect</li>
<li>String Theory and the Foundations of Physics.</li>
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Physical Sciences: Notable Research and Discoveries (Frontiers of Science)

Some daring explorers like to study distant frontiers by venturing out into them, but others prefer to study them by bringing them, or representative samples, a little closer to the lab. Both options are pursued in the fields of space and astronomy. 
 Space exploration and astronomy are intricately linked and are examined in-depth in this guide. Dedicated to the scientists who explore the frontiers of space and astronomy and the results of their unfamiliar findings each chapter in Space and Astronomy explores one of the frontiers of this science. The development of technology, such as rocket propulsion or orbiting telescopes, is critical in both fields, so this features prominently throughout this comprehensive volume. Science reports on space and astronomy are also explored.

Space and Astronomy: Notable Research and Discoveries (Frontiers of Science)

Astronomy & Space Science

The variability in weather and climate can have a tremendous impact, making the science of forecasting incredibly important. Weather and climate are related, but individually they do not mean quite the same thing. The main difference involves time—weather refers to the present state or to conditions that may evolve in the coming days or weeks, whereas climate refers to long-term behavior.
Atmospheric phenomena affect everyone—severe storms pop up from time to time, and the interactions governing the climate form a network that has worldwide influence. These topics are complicated and merit a great deal of research, and each chapter of this book explores one of these frontiers. Weather and Climate explores the scientists who delve into frontiers of weather and climate science—and quite often run into variable and puzzling phenomena. Featuring information published in reports or presented at conferences, this guide will make a great addition to classroom libraries.
Chapters include:
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<li>Paleoclimatology—Evolution of Earth's Climate</li>
<li>Polar Climate—A Sensitive Indicator of Change</li>
<li>Solar Variation and Earth's Climate</li>
<li>Tornado Formation</li>
<li>Hurricane Forecasting</li>
<li>Intentional Weather Modification.</li>
</ul>

Weather and Climate: Notable Research and Discoveries (Frontiers of Science)

Earth Sciences

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