The Magic of the Elements: How the Periodic Table Controls Our Breath, Muscles, and Society
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The Magic of the Elements: How the Periodic Table Controls Our Breath, Muscles, and Society
9.99 €
The history of humanity is the history of the chemical elements that make up every molecule of existence, from ancient volcanic rocks to the cells of every living organism. Yet we rarely consider how much our lives depend on these invisible heroes.
In this captivating text, Norwegian researcher Anja Reine introduces readers to the fascinating world of chemical matter, revealing the secrets of the structure of human blood, neurons, and bones, while simultaneously answering the most important questions about the universe that concern each of us.
Where do natural resources come from—and what will we do if we deplete them? Is constant economic growth really necessary for society? Is it possible to start life from scratch on another planet?
"Every day new houses, new mobile phones, new people appear. It's incredible how it all happens. But where do we get the building blocks from which things, food, and people are built? What is all this made of? Will our planet ever run out of building blocks and everything stop? I wrote this book so that we could talk about the consequences – both incredible and catastrophic – that come with the birth of things, food, and ultimately ourselves” (Anja Reine).
In this captivating text, Norwegian researcher Anja Reine introduces readers to the fascinating world of chemical matter, revealing the secrets of the structure of human blood, neurons, and bones, while simultaneously answering the most important questions about the universe that concern each of us.
Where do natural resources come from—and what will we do if we deplete them? Is constant economic growth really necessary for society? Is it possible to start life from scratch on another planet?
"Every day new houses, new mobile phones, new people appear. It's incredible how it all happens. But where do we get the building blocks from which things, food, and people are built? What is all this made of? Will our planet ever run out of building blocks and everything stop? I wrote this book so that we could talk about the consequences – both incredible and catastrophic – that come with the birth of things, food, and ultimately ourselves” (Anja Reine).
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