Item category 2: Science & Technology

Simple machines are around us all the time and we use them every day. You might not even think of them as machines. Many are built into complex (compound) machines - but the simple machine is still in there, doing its job. Learn about how simple machines enable practically everything around us to...

A beautiful, inspiring and heartwarming book about our human relationships with the birds who share our backyards. 'Do you ever wonder what birds are talking about as they fly by you? The sounds and songs of birds constantly surround us as we go about our lives. But what are they talking about? O...

When Kashmir Hill stumbled upon Clearview AI, a mysterious startup selling an app that claimed it could identify anyone using just a snapshot of their face, the implications were terrifying. The app could use the photo to find your name, your social media profiles, your friends and family - even ...

"An illuminating journey through the world of manufacturing and its seismic influence on our lives, from internationally renowned expert Tim Minshall We live in a manufactured world. Unless you are floating naked through space, you are right now in direct contact with multiple manufactured produc...

Numbers are all around us but why are they important? This book finds out what numbers are, from how we count them, to what are prime and base numbers and takes you upto the really big ones - millions, billions and to infinity and beyond. You'll also explore some really strange numbers, find out ...

"You too can be on YouTube. With two billion monthly users, YouTube is the place you want to be to promote your business or attract an audience for your talents. This quartet of YouTube content and marketing experts shows you how to launch a channel, create quality videos, develop your audience, ...

Uses popular cartoon character Wile E. Coyote to demonstrate science concepts involved with energy.

Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of gazelles. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.

This is the culmination of dozens of researchers working for several years, often on a voluntary basis. With great dedication and talent, the result is a valuable report outlining how energy use in Australia's buildings can be halved in 10 years.

Waste is something we make every day, but we rarely give it much thought. That is changing, though, as emerging programs around the globe show many ways in which a community can achieve zero-waste status. In The Zero Waste Solution, author and scientist-turned-activist Paul Connett profiles the m...