A best-selling resource now in its fifth edition, Paul Davidovits' Physics in Biology and Medicine provides a high-quality and highly relevant physics grounding for students working toward careers in the medical and related professions. The text does not assume a prior background in physics, but provides it as required. It discusses biological systems that can be analyzed quantitatively and demonstrates how advances in the life sciences have been aided by the knowledge of physical or engineering analysis techniques, with applications, practice, and illustrations throughout.Physics in Biology and Medicine, Fifth Edition, includes new material and corresponding exercises on many exciting developments in the field since the prior edition, including biomechanics of joint replacement; biotribology and frictional properties of biological materials such as saliva, hair, and skin; 3-D printing and its use in medicine; new materials in dentistry; microfluidics and its applications to medicine; health, fractals, and the second law of thermodynamics; bioelectronic medicine; microsensors in medicine; role of myelin in learning, cryoelectron microscopy; clinical uses of sound; health impact of nanoparticle in polluted air.This revised edition delivers a concise and engaging introduction to the role and importance of physics in biology and medicine. It is ideal for courses in biophysics, medical physics, and related subjects.- Provides practical information and techniques for applying knowledge of physics to the study of living systems.- Presents material in a straightforward manner requiring very little prior knowledge of physics or biology.- Includes many figures, examples, illustrative problems and appendices, which provide convenient access to the important concepts of mechanics, electricity, and optics used in the text.- Features an Instructor Solutions Manual and Powerpoints. Qualified professors can register to request access here: educate.elsevier.com/book/details/9780128137161- Powerpoints are also available for student study:  elsevier.com/books-and-journals/book-companion/9780128137161 Read more

Quantum physics has never been so simple if you find it explained like this!✓ Have you always been attracted to this subject, but you think it is extremely complicated and inaccessible?✓ Or are you too busy and have little time to study it?✓ Would you like to know the basic principles of quantum physics and how they apply in our daily life?✓ Are you fascinated by the implications between psyche, consciousness, and quantum mechanics?Then the time has come to take your quantum leap with your teacher Susanne Dam Nygaard, who will explain how everything around us works. For people like you who are fascinated by this subject, but don’t know the basics, this book will be a springboard to delve deeper into the topic with increasingly complex texts. Therefore, there will be no complex chemical/mathematical equations or formulas, only a few exceptions for really important ones.Inside the book, you will find:The basics and history of quantum physics.You will meet the greatest scientists who helped make it wonderful and mysterious.Quantum computing.Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle.Quantum entanglement.The fifth force of nature.How quantum physics can help humanity in the fight against climate change?What are black holes and paradoxes?Albert Einstein’s contribution to quantum mechanics.And so much more...If you are looking for a simple yet amazing book with which to begin your journey into quantum physics, this is the book for you!Click BUY NOW and dive into the wonder! Read more

New York Times bestseller • Life on the Edge alters our understanding of our world's fundamental dynamics through the use of quantum mechanics.Life is the most extraordinary phenomenon in the known universe; but how did it come to be? Even in an age of cloning and artificial biology, the remarkable truth remains: nobody has ever made anything living entirely out of dead material. Life remains the only way to make life. Are we still missing a vital ingredient in its creation? Using first-hand experience at the cutting edge of science, Jim Al-Khalili and Johnjoe Macfadden reveal that missing ingredient to be quantum mechanics. Drawing on recent ground-breaking experiments around the world, each chapter in Life on the Edge illustrates one of life's puzzles: How do migrating birds know where to go? How do we really smell the scent of a rose? How do our genes copy themselves with such precision? Life on the Edge accessibly reveals how quantum mechanics can answer these probing questions of the universe.Guiding the reader through the rapidly unfolding discoveries of the last few years, Al-Khalili and McFadden describe the explosive new field of quantum biology and its potentially revolutionary applications, while offering insights into the biggest puzzle of all: what is life? As they brilliantly demonstrate in these groundbreaking pages, life exists on the quantum edge.Winner, Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication Read more

This bombshell nonfiction book, recently discussed by the author with George Knapp on Coast to Coast AM, is the only first-person account to date of UFO alien abductions authored by a mainstream American scientist. The author, who has multiple degrees in neuroscience, goes on the record regarding his incredible and fascinating experiences with UFO close encounters, including a very close encounter during which he was abducted from a group of eight other witnesses, interactions with alien beings and an unexplained nasal implant of specific structure all of which were consciously recalled without regressive hypnosis. The detailed conscious recollection of these experiences, including unexplained physiological effects and physical scars, checks every box in the modern core alien abduction scenario AND predated the publishing of any other books on alien abduction. Another remarkable aspect to this book is the fact that it is the first to explain exactly how the grey aliens were genetically reengineered from our early hominin ancestors. Also riveting are the author's interactions with short humanoid beings that are described in captivating detail to reveal all the ways that aliens control human behavior during the abduction process possibly with the aid of neural implants.This is the story of a mainstream scientist’s own interactions with the highly advanced alien beings who abducted him and at least thousands of other people. As discussed in Dominion Lost, compelling technological evidence of the alien presence, especially with respect to incredibly advanced UFO propulsion systems and implanted devices that are likely instruments of mind control, has existed on this planet for more than 60 years. More importantly, this book is a wake-up call to our species to finally accept the reality that we are now sharing our world with technologically superior alien beings. This new reality must be addressed immediately. Read more

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The Underground Railroad was perhaps the best example in U.S. history of blacks and whites working together for the common good. People of the Underground Railroad is the largest in-depth collection of profiles of those individuals involved in the spiriting of black slaves to freedom in the northern states and Canada beginning around 1800 and lasting to the early Civil War years. One hundred entries introduce people who had a significant role in the rescuing, harboring, or conducting of the fugitives―from abolitionists, evangelical ministers, Quakers, philanthropists, lawyers, judges, physicians, journalists, educators, to novelists, feminists, and barbers―as well as notable runaways. The selections are geographically representational of the broad railroad network.There is renewed interest in the Underground Railroad, exemplified by the new National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati and energized scholarly inquiry. People of the Underground Railroad presents authoritative information gathered from the latest research and established sources, many of them from period publications. Designed for student research and general browsing, in-depth essay entries include further reading. Numerous sidebars complement the entries. A timeline, illustrations, and map help put the profiles into context. Read more

"The works of Bernard Baars collected here are among the foundational texts of the scientific study of consciousness. Their influence in cognitive science and philosophy of mind is enormous, and their impact on my own thinking has been profound."—Murray Shanahan, Professor of Cognitive Robotics, Dept of Computing, ICLGlobal Workspace Theory (GWT) began with this question: “How does a serial, integrated and very limited stream of consciousness emerge from a nervous system that is mostly unconscious, distributed, parallel and of enormous capacity?”GWT is a widely used framework for the role of conscious and unconscious experiences in the functioning of the brain. A set of explicit assumptions that can be tested, as many of them have been. These updated works, from the recipient of INNS 2019 Hermann von Helmholtz Life Contribution Award, form a coherent effort to organize a large and growing body of scientific evidence about conscious brains.Throughout human history, people have perceived the conscious brain as the great nexus of human life, of social relationships, of their personal identities and histories, in encounters with new challenges. Consciousness under its many labels and manifestations is widely seen to be one of the core mysteries of life. Many therapeutic approaches can be viewed in a global workspace framework, including traditional psychodynamics and depth psychology, but also cognitive behavioral techniques, and, indeed, many other kinds of carefully studied human functions. Making progress in understanding consciousness therefore has an endless number of implications - philosophical, metaphysical, scientific, medical, clinical, and practical."A valuable reference for technical audiences and a vigorous intellectual hike for the layman." —Kirkus ReviewsHow can we understand the evidence? The best answer today is a ‘global workspace architecture,’ first developed by cognitive modeling groups led by Alan Newell and Herbert A. Simon. The term “global workspace” comes from Artificial Intelligence, where it refers to a fleeting memory domain that allows for cooperative problem-solving by large collections of specialized programs. Global Workspace Theory (GWT) therefore assumes that the brain can be viewed as a "society of mind."Global Workspace (GW) theory is consistent with our current knowledge, and can be enriched to include other aspects of human experience.Stan Franklin and co-workers have built on GWT to sketch out a more general theory of cognition- LIDA: Cognitive Architecture's Computational Implementation of GWT. Stanislas Dehaene and Jean-Pierre Changeux in Paris developed experimentally testable models, making further testable claims about the brain basis of visual consciousness - The Dehaene-Changeux Model (DCM): Global Neuronal Workspace is Part of GWT.Global Workspace Dynamics (GWD) is the most current version of GWT – attempting to account for complexities of the living brain. These updated works trace the beginnings of GWT/GWD through the continued rise of brain evidence and psychological understanding."On Consciousness isan indispensable addition to the library of students and experts who study consciousness.” —George A. Mashour, MD, PhD, Director, Center for Consciousness Science, Univ of Michigan, Ann Arbor"Bernie Baars is a giant on whose shoulders the future science of consciousness will stand." —Antti Revonsuo, PhD, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience, Univ of Skövde, Sweden Read more

What is the mind? How did it evolve? Can we engineer it?This interdisciplinary short book explores the mind and its development from a computational perspective. It touches on its evolutionary development, its algorithmic nature and its scientific history by bridging ideas across Neuroscience, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Evolutionary History, Cognitive Science, Political Philosophy, and Artificial Intelligence.Never before had there been nearly as many scientists, resources or productive research focused on these topics, and humanity has achieved some understanding and some clarification. With the speed of progress it is timely to communicate an overreaching perspective, this book puts an emphasis on conveying the essential questions and what we know about their answers in a simple, clear and exciting way.Humans, along with the first RNA molecules, the first life forms, the first brains, the first conscious animals, the first societies and the first artificial agents constitute an amazing and crucial development in a path of increasingly complex computational intelligence. And yet, we occupy a minuscule time period in the history of Earth, a history that has been written by Genes, by Cultures and by Consciousnesses. If we abandon our anthropomorphic bias it becomes obvious that Humans are not so special after all. We are an important but short and transitory step among many others in a bigger story. The story of our computational minds, which is ours but not only ours.What is the relationship between computation, cognition and everything else? What is life and how did it originate? What is the role of culture in human minds?What do we know about the algorithmic nature of the mind, can we engineer it?What is the computational explanation of consciousness? What are some possible future steps in the evolution of minds?The underlying thread is the computational nature of the Mind which results from the mixture of Genes, Cultures and Consciousness. While these three interact in complex ways, they are ultimately computational systems on their own which appeared at different stages of history and which follow their own selective processes operating at different time scales. As technology progresses, the distinction between the three components materializes and will be a key determinant of the future.Among the many topics covered are the origin of life, the concept of computation and its relation to Turing Machines, cultural evolution and the notion of a Selfish Meme, free will and determinism, moral relativity, the hard problem of consciousness, the different theories of concepts from the perspective of cognitive science, the current status of AI and Machine Learning including the symbolic vs sub-symbolic dichotomy, the contrast between logical reasoning and neural networks, and the recent history of Deep Learning, Geoffrey Hinton, DeepMind and its algorithm AlphaGo. It also develops on the history of science and looks into the possible future building on the work of authors like Daniel Dennett, Yuval Harari, Richard Dawkins, Francis Crick, George Church, David Chalmers, Susan Carey, Stanislas Dehaene, Robert Boyd, Joseph Henrich, Daniel Kahneman, Moran Cerf, Josh Tenenbaum, David Deutsch, Steven Pinker, Ray Kurzweil, John von Neumann, Herbert Simon and many more. Andres Campero is a researcher and PhD student at the Brain and Cognitive Sciences Department and at the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Read more

This is not a book about seeing things and looking at color and rods and cones and the eyeball. This book is about what photons actually do and what light actually is. Today's science of Bio-photonics tells us that each cell in our body and in the cells of plants emits photons and receives coded optical messages that are potentially more revealing than eyesight. The science of Anthropics helps us understand the differences between photonic energy and light. Einstein and others define our universe. In doing so they expand our awareness of photons and Light. This book provides a new view that helps us understand what light really is. Read more

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A comprehensive, modern introduction to soft matter physicsSoft matter science is an interdisciplinary field at the interface of physics, biology, chemistry, engineering, and materials science. It encompasses colloids, polymers, and liquid crystals as well as rapidly emerging topics such as metamaterials, memory formation and learning in matter, bioactive systems, and artificial life. This textbook introduces key phenomena and concepts in soft matter from a modern perspective, marrying established knowledge with the latest developments and applications. The presentation integrates statistical mechanics, dynamical systems, and hydrodynamic approaches, emphasizing conservation laws and broken symmetries as guiding principles while paying attention to computational and machine learning advances.An all-in-one textbook for advanced undergraduates and graduate students and an invaluable reference for practitionersFeatures introductory chapters on fluid mechanics, elasticity, and stochastic phenomenaCovers advanced topics such as pattern formation and active matterDiscusses technological applications as well as relevant phenomena in the life sciencesOffers perspectives on emerging research directionsIncludes more than a hundred step-by-step problems suitable for active learning and flipped-classroom settingsAccompanied by a website with additional material such as movies of experimental systemsSolutions manual (available only to instructors) Read more

This book provides an outline of theoretical concepts and their experimental verification in studies of self-organization phenomena in chemical systems, as they emerged in the mid-20th century and have evolved since. Presenting essays on selected topics, it was prepared by authors who have made profound contributions to the field. Traditionally, physical chemistry has been concerned with interactions between atoms and molecules that produce a variety of equilibrium structures - or the 'dead' order - in a stationary state. But biological cells exhibit a different 'living' kind of order, prompting E. Schrödinger to pose his famous question “What is life?” in 1943. Through an unprecedented theoretical and experimental development, it was later revealed that biological self-organization phenomena are in complete agreement with the laws of physics, once they are applied to a special class of thermodynamically open systems and non-equilibrium states. This knowledge has in turn led tothe design and synthesis of simple inorganic systems capable of self-organization effects. These artificial 'living organisms' are able to operate on macroscopic to microscopic scales, even down to single-molecule machines.In the future, such research could provide a basis for a technological breakthrough, comparable in its impact with the invention of lasers and semiconductors. Its results can be used to control natural chemical processes, and to design artificial complex chemical processes with various functionalities. The book offers an extensive discussion of the history of research on complex chemical systems and its future prospects. Read more

PEOPLE HAVE BECOME SO BUSY WITH EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES THAT THEY SELDOM HAVE TIME TO THINK ABOUT EVERYTHING THAT SURROUNDS THEM. THE WORLD IS FULL OF LIFE, EVEN IN THE SEEMINGLY MOST INSIGNIFICANT THINGS. WOULDN’T IT BE WONDERFUL TO JUST SIT BACK AND TRY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE LIVING AND BREATHING SPECIES THAT SURROUND US BUT GO UNNOTICED EVERYDAY? Biology is the science of life, but while many of us may be familiar with the subject, only a few may be aware that biology encompasses much more than just humans and the other species that inhabit the earth. It is, perhaps, the most expansive and interesting subject that you could learn about. You may ask, if it is so expansive, then how would it be possible to learn all the important things there are to know about biology? The answer lies in this book, which would teach you all the most significant concepts to make you realize how biology has implications in our past, our present, and yes, even our future. This book is the only one you need to delve into the world of biology. It will teach you, in simple and easy-to-understand terms, how biology comes alive in our daily activities. Here’s what this book contains:What exactly does the study of biology includeHow can biology help us understand our pastWhich branches of biology is relevant to our presentWhat implications biology has on our future PLUS:Delve into the world of geneticsUnderstand the how and why of human evolutionKnow the men and women who have spearheaded breakthroughs in biology You won’t get information this comprehensive anywhere else! So act right now! GET YOUR COPY TODAY! Read more

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Biophysics stands at the vibrant intersection of physics, chemistry, and biology, offering a unique perspective on life's fundamental processes. This textbook aims to provide a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to this dynamic field, suitable for undergraduate students from diverse scientific backgrounds. My extensive experience in both research and teaching has informed the structure and content of this book. I have striven to present complex concepts in a clear, engaging manner, using a variety of pedagogical tools to facilitate learning. The text features numerous worked examples and practice problems, allowing students to apply their understanding of biophysical principles. Analogies and real-world examples are employed throughout to make the material relatable and memorable. Furthermore, the book integrates modern computational methods, reflecting the crucial role they play in contemporary biophysical research. This integrated approach is designed to equip students with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for success in further studies of biophysics and related disciplines, including biochemistry, molecular biology, and biomedical engineering. I hope this book encourages a deeper appreciation for the elegance and power of biophysics in unveiling the secrets of living systems. It is my sincere hope that this text serves as a valuable learning tool, sparking curiosity and leading to future breakthroughs.Biophysics, a field at the confluence of biology and physics, delves into the fundamental physical and chemical principles governing the structure, function, and dynamics of biological systems. This book provides a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to this interdisciplinary field, targeting undergraduate students with a background in introductory biology, chemistry, and physics. We begin with a foundational overview of the necessary mathematical and physical concepts, ensuring a robust understanding for subsequent chapters. We then explore core areas of biophysics, including molecular biophysics, focusing on the structure and function of macromolecules such as proteins and nucleic acids. We'll examine membrane biophysics, concentrating on the properties of cell membranes and transport processes. Cellular biophysics will be explored through the lens of cellular mechanics and signal transduction. Each chapter includes clear explanations of key concepts, detailed worked examples showcasing problem solving techniques, and practice problems designed to reinforce learning. A crucial aspect of this textbook is the integration of modern computational methods and their applications in biophysical research, providing a contemporary perspective. By combining theoretical concepts with practical applications, this text aims to cultivate a deep understanding of the principles that govern life at its most fundamental level, preparing students for further study and research in biophysics and related fields. This text strives to make the intricate world of biophysics both understandable and engaging for the student, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. The careful balance of fundamental concepts and cutting-edge research will equip students with a comprehensive understanding of this critical and increasingly important field of study. Read more

A Nobel-winning physicist argues that fundamental physical laws are found not in the world of atoms, but in the macroscopic world around us In this age of superstring theories and Big Bang cosmology, we're used to thinking of the unknown as impossibly distant from our everyday lives. But in A Different Universe, Nobel Laureate Robert Laughlin argues that the scientific frontier is right under our fingers. Instead of looking for ultimate theories, Laughlin considers the world of emergent properties-meaning the properties, such as the hardness and shape of a crystal, that result from the organization of large numbers of atoms. Laughlin shows us how the most fundamental laws of physics are in fact emergent. A Different Universe is a truly mind-bending book that shows us why everything we think about fundamental physical laws needs to change. Read more

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This volume is a tutorial for the study of dynamical systems on networks. It discusses both methodology and models, including spreading models for social and biological contagions. The authors focus especially on “simple” situations that are analytically tractable, because they are insightful and provide useful springboards for the study of more complicated scenarios.  This tutorial, which also includes key pointers to the literature, should be helpful for junior and senior undergraduate students, graduate students, and researchers from mathematics, physics, and engineering who seek to study dynamical systems on networks but who may not have prior experience with graph theory or networks. Mason A. Porter is Professor of Nonlinear and Complex Systems at the Oxford Centre for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford, UK. He is also a member of the CABDyN Complexity Centre and a Tutorial Fellow of Somerville College. James P. Gleeson is Professor of Industrial and Applied Mathematics, and co-Director of MACSI, at the University of Limerick, Ireland.  Read more

What is life? This is among the most difficult open problems in science, right up there with the nature of consciousness and the existence of matter. All the definitions we have fall short. None help us understand how life originates or the full range of possibilities for what life on other planets might look like.In LIFE AS NO ONE KNOWS IT, physicist and astrobiologist Sara Imari Walker argues that solving the origin of life requires radical new thinking and an experimentally testable theory for what life is. This is an urgent issue for efforts to make life from scratch in laboratories here on Earth and missions searching for life on other planets.Walker proposes a new paradigm for understanding what physics encompasses and what we recognize as life. She invites us into a world of maverick scientists working without a map, seeking not just answers but better ways to formulate the biggest questions we have about the universe. The book culminates with the bold proposal of a new theory for identifying and classifying life, one that applies not just to biological life on Earth but to any instance of life in the universe. Rigorous, accessible, and vital, LIFE AS NO ONE KNOWS IT celebrates the mystery of life and the explanatory power of physics. Read more