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Fact and Fancy

Fact and Fancy

Isaac Asimov's "Fact and Fancy" explores various scientific topics through speculations and factual information, encompassing astronomy, the nature of life's bottlenecks, and the processes of scientific discovery and skepticism.

Words in Genesis

Words in Genesis

Isaac Asimov's 1962 book, "Words in Genesis", published by Houghton Mifflin, analyzes the language found within the biblical Book of Genesis.

Life and Energy

Life and Energy

The sources explore the concepts of energy, work, heat, and motion, examining their measurement and the laws of thermodynamics, particularly in the context of distinguishing between living and non-living entities.

Realm of Algebra

Realm of Algebra

Algebra is presented as an extension of arithmetic using symbols for unknowns to solve equations through operations like transposition and factoring, covering various degrees of equations and their solutions.

Words from the Myths

Words from the Myths

The sources explore Greek myths, their enduring influence on language and culture, and recount tales of gods, heroes, and related mythological concepts.

The Double Planet

The Double Planet

This book, "A Double Planet? Pluto and Charon", examines Pluto and its moon Charon, exploring their origins, possible double planet status, Pluto's orbit, and the "Pluto Fast Flyby" mission.

The Bicentennial Man

The Bicentennial Man

Andrew, a robot with emotions and creativity, yearns to be human, earning freedom and undergoing operations to become organic, finally achieving legal human status and choosing mortality before his bicentenary.

The Solar System and Back

The Solar System and Back

Isaac Asimov's "The Solar System and Back" explores the fascinating nature of our solar system through exploratory flights. It delves into the wonders of space.

Breakthroughs in Science

Breakthroughs in Science

This book presents the exciting stories of 29 pioneers of science and their groundbreaking discoveries, showcasing their human drama and pursuit of understanding nature across centuries.

Realm of Measure

Realm of Measure

The sources detail the historical development of various measurement systems for length, weight, volume, time, and other quantities, highlighting different units and their relationships.

A Whiff of Death

A Whiff of Death

Professor Brade investigates his student's cyanide death, uncovering faked research and his mentor Cap Anson as the killer, while also facing job insecurity.

The World of Nitrogen

The World of Nitrogen

Isaac Asimov's "The World of Nitrogen" explores nitrogen-containing organic compounds, including explosives, vitamins, dyes, and antibiotics. It builds upon his "World of Carbon" to describe a wider range of organic chemistry.