Résultats pour "Extinction" dans Sports et loisirs

Many scientists believe that we are currently living through the Earth’s sixth mass extinction, with species disappearing at a rate not seen for tens of millions of years – a trend that will only accelerate as climate change and other pressures intensify. What does it mean to live in such a...

'Steve Brusatte, the author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs, brings mammals out from the shadow of their more showy predecessors . . . In this beautifully written . . . terrific book, he tells the extraordinary story of how mammals came to be and makes the case for them as creatures who...

THE TIMES SCIENCE BOOK OF THE YEAR A Sunday Times Bestseller 'Thrilling . . . the best book on the subject written for the general reader since the 1980s.' The Sunday Times 66 million years ago the dinosaurs were wiped from the face of the earth. Today, Dr. Steve Brusatte, one of the leading...

In this scientifically informed account of the changes occurring in the world over the last century, award-winning broadcaster and natural historian shares a lifetime of wisdom and a hopeful vision for the future.See the world. Then make it better. I am 93. I've had an extraordinary life. It's...

In The Last Days of the Dinosaurs, Riley Black walks listeners through what happened in the days, the years, the centuries, and the million years after the impact, tracking the sweeping disruptions that overtook this one spot, and imagining what might have been happening elsewhere on the globe...

“Compulsively readable—a masterpiece, maybe the masterpiece of science journalism.” —Bill McKibben, Audubon A brilliant, stirring work, breathtaking in its scope and far-reaching in its message, The Song of the Dodo is a crucial book in precarious times. Through personal observation...

WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE From the author of Field Notes from a Catastrophe, a powerful and important workabout the future of the world, blending intellectual and natural history and field reporting into a compelling account of the mass extinction unfolding before our eyes. Over the last half...

Bloomsbury presents The Earth Transformed written and read by Peter Frankopan. THE TIMES BEST HISTORY BOOK OF 2023 A BOOK OF THE YEAR PICK FOR THE TIMES, SUNDAY TIMES, BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE, GUARDIAN, INDEPENDENT AND FINANCIAL TIMES A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK | AN INSTANT #2 SUNDAY TIMES...

“Compulsively readable—a masterpiece, maybe the masterpiece of science journalism.” —Bill McKibben, Audubon A brilliant, stirring work, breathtaking in its scope and far-reaching in its message, The Song of the Dodo is a crucial book in precarious times. Through personal observation...

As new groundbreaking research suggests that climate change played a major role in the most extreme catastrophes in the planet's history, award-winning science journalist Peter Brannen takes us on a wild ride through the planet's five mass extinctions and, in the process, offers us a glimpse of...

Plunge into paleo-fiction survival as ten cinematic short stories capture the fiery apocalypse of the Cretaceous world. Perfect for a gripping commute or an immersive evening escape, this haunting audio journey shifts from primal animal instincts to vast cosmic perspectives. Witness ash falling...

Unearth the science of extinction to solve the tragic evolutionary mysteries of Earth's most iconic vanished giants. Whether you are fueling your curiosity on a daily commute or seeking a profound sense of awe, this immersive natural history transforms scattered bones into breathing landscapes...

Unravel the gripping paleontology mystery of how a thriving dynasty vanished in a catastrophic ecosystem collapse. Plunge into the vibrant, teeming world of the late Cretaceous period right before an apocalyptic asteroid strike changed history forever. This immersive science explainer transforms...

We live in an age of mass extinction. The earth's biodiversity is decreasing at a faster rate than ever. Industrial agriculture and the standardisation of taste are not only wiping out many edible plants but also the food cultures, histories and livelihoods that go with them. Inspired by a global project to collect and preserve foods that are at risk of extinction, Dan Saladino sets out to encounter these endangered foods.

Join the urgent race against extinction as frontline conservationists battle to save our planet's vanishing biodiversity. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute or a deep-focus walk, this immersive nature narrative transports you from tropical forests to icy polar seas. Experience the gripping...

Uncover the evolutionary secrets behind mass extinction in this awe-inspiring journey through prehistoric paleontology. Perfect for an educational commute, this poignant natural history brings ancient seas, swampy coal forests, and vanished ice age megafauna vividly back to life. Witness the...

Travel through deep time to witness five terrifying mass extinctions where climate chaos nearly erased life on Earth. Perfect for an immersive commute or focused learning, this evolutionary detective story decodes the ancient fossils and rocks that reveal our planet's darkest apocalyptic eras...

An extraordinary story of life on a South African game reserve from the 'Indiana Jones of conservation' and the authors of The Elephant Whisperer. Lawrence Anthony's South African game reserve is home to many animals he has saved, from a remarkable herd of elephants to a badly behaved bushbaby...

Survive the brutal prehistoric ecosystems of deep time on a cinematic paleontology journey through evolutionary history. Transform your daily commute into a vivid exploration of shifting continents, deadly climates, and the spectacular resilience of early life. This immersive audio adventure...

Bloomsbury presents The Chimpanzee & Me written and read by Ben Garrod Ben Garrod: As seen on TV – Baby Chimps Rescue. 'Celebrities blamed for the rise in people keeping primates as pets in Britain' TIMES 2. '4,500 primates owned as pets in the UK' SKY NEWS. 'As ownership of exotic pets booms...