"Covering how science is done, why some people want to trick others, and why false information can be dangerous, this book empowers readers to know which sources to trust and which to dismiss as deceit"--Provided by publisher.
Discusses environmental chemistry, including metals, pesticides, fuels, and nuclear energy. Includes solutions to make the planet cleaner, such as better water filtration, regulating material, banning toxic chemicals, and more.
"Discover the groundbreaking field of optogenetics, a biological technique that uses light to control cells in living tissue. Optogenetics helps researchers understand biochemical processes in live organisms and may someday be used to treat blindness, neural disorders, and other diseases."--Provided by publisher.
Discusses green fluorescent pigment--GFP--from the jellyfish and its use in other organisms such as rabbits and monkeys in order to track the early stages of cancer and other diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's in the hopes that it may lead to a cure.
