An all-new volume of science questions to delight, entertain, and inform listeners of all ages, from best-selling author Jay Ingram. Jay takes listeners on a tour of the universe, exploring wonders bi
For centuries, those afflicted by Alzheimer's disease have suffered its debilitating effects, with family members watching their loved ones disappear a little more each day until the person they used
From icecaps to hot springs, Discovery Channel's Daily Planet travelled to remote corners of the Earth to find out what we can do to reverse global warming and what people are doing to create a sustai
Have you ever felt a sudden rush of recognition that you've been in a place before? What causes a deja vu? Why do dogs look like their owners? What's up with insect swarms? What's the science behind s
With a mixture of erudition and humor, Canadian radio personality Jay Ingram discusses the sociology of talking: the dynamics of conversation, men and women's different propensities for interrupting,
The author of The Science of Everyday Life probes some of the mysteries of everyday life, including mosquitoes, baby-holding, skipping stones, Marvel comics, and "six degrees of separation," among oth
For centuries, those afflicted by Alzheimer's disease have been robbed of their memories and ability to think clearly. This book charts the history of the disease, explaining the science behind it, re
The newest volume in the beloved Science of Why series—full of fascinating science that will amuse and astonish readers of all ages.Have you wondered why you cringe when fingernails are scratche
A captivating look at consciousness, exploring the most recent and controversial research on the brain. If the brain is the theatre, consciousness is the play. But who or what controls what we watch
Discovery Channel host and acclaimed writer Jay Ingram helps you find the answers to questions you've never really settled, like “What is déjà vu?” “Why do we blink?”
A browsable, illustrated bedside and bathside pop science reader for anyone ages 10 to 100, by Discovery Channel host and acclaimed writer Jay Ingram. In it, you’ll find answers to questions you’ve ne
An all-new volume of science questions to delight, entertain, and inform readers of all ages, from bestselling author Jay Ingram.Bestselling author and commentator Jay Ingram is back to explain the ma
"Discovered and identified as the cause of mad cow disease only three decades ago, the prion is a protein molecule that, when misshapen in the brain, becomes fatal. Novel and controversial, prions hav
