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The Story of Light [Audiobook]

Posted By: IrGens
The Story of Light [Audiobook]

The Story of Light [Audiobook] by Ben Bova
English | July 21, 2004 | ASIN: B0002PVAAM, ISBN: 1574534696 | M4B@64 kbps | 6 hrs 14 mins | 168 MB
Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki

The story of light affects us every day of our lives…

In highly visual, entertaining and easy-to-understand language, famed science writer Ben Bova explains the many ways light affects our minds, bodies and universe.

–Why do people kiss with their eyes closed?
–What exactly is quantum physics?
–Why is it difficult to swat a mosquito?
–Is the universe expanding or contracting?
–How do lasers work?
–What do we "see" when we dream?

In this all-encompassing work, one of the most noted science fiction as well as nonfiction writers of our time explores the subject of light and shows how it has shaped every aspect of our existence.

From the creation of life to the exploration of the heavens and the stars, from the origins of the earth to the possibility of life on distant planets, Ben Bova unveils the beauty and science behind this phenomenon. Dr. Bova masterfully explains how light affects us every day of our lives, from our religions to our sex drives, as well as how we use light in art, science, industry, entertainment, cosmetics, jewelry and much more.