Mark Frary

Where do numbers come from? Can speed affect the passage of time? What is dark matter? Find out the answers to all these questions and many more. The Pocket Knowledge Guide: Science and Math contains fascinating facts and helpful explanations of all things math and science, from the early history of numbers right up to the most recent discoveries in astrophysics. Filled with easy-to-understand breakdowns of complex concepts, it is the perfect way to expand your mathematical and scientific horizons. Subjects include algebra, geometry, trigonometry, atoms and elements, subatomic particles, cosmology theories, and infinity.

An awe-inspiring deep-dive into the treasures found on the sea floor and what they reveal about our past.

Es ist groß, dunkel und im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes maßlos: das Universum. Geht es um das Universum und seinen Ursprung, geraten Naturwissenschaften und Philosophie schnell an ihre Grenzen. Trotzdem oder vielleicht auch gerade deshalb gibt es hier viel Spannendes zu berichten. Wie entstehen Sterne, Planeten und Galaxien, wie wirken die Naturkräfte, was ist dunkle Materie, existiert das Universum ewig? Das sind nur einige der Fragen, auf die Sie in diesem Buch eine verständliche Antwort bekommen.

Do you want to learn about the physical origin of the Universe, but don’t have the rest of eternity to read up on it? Do you want to know what scientists know about where you and your planet came from, but without the science blinding you? ‘Course you do – and who better than For Dummies to tackle the biggest, strangest and most wonderful question there is! The Origins of the Universe For Dummies covers: Early ideas about our universeModern cosmologyBig Bang theoryDark matter and gravityGalaxies and solar systemsLife on earthFinding life elsewhereThe Universe’s forecast