Are you fascinated by retorts, equations, and nanotechnology? Are you determined to dedicate yourself to science? What is the use of your findings? Perhaps useless, but some scientists have contributed their lives to this...
They are untapped and misunderstood geniuses, or treacherous black sheep, ambitious super inventors or crazy scholars the scientist? Are there any real breakthroughs hidden in their absurd research experiments?
This book humbly explores a crucial issue, namely, modern society’s understanding of science. Citizens in modern society fully enjoy the daily comforts brought by science, but many of them believe in disparaging remarks that devalue science. "At first glance, it will be thought-provoking" is the goal of the Ig Nobel Prize.
For 25 years, an ingenious organization "The Yearbook of Incredible Research" has awarded 10 awards every year. The award-winning discoveries cover a wide range of fields, and some are even completely unexpected. They are omnipresent and surprising. For example, deceptive tricks, unconventional new discoveries, real small contributions, major scientific advances, and even novel results that are completely shocking to the world.
It is the happiness that relies on the fancy "ridicule" science to obtain. Abrahams has obtained excellent media effects, making scientific research and researchers "more grounded." Science needs to be pushed onto the stage and needs to be shown to young people. Scientific researcher is not synonymous with hard work. It can also bring unexpected happiness.
The author selected 14 Ig Nobel Prizes that are meaningful to him. Two of them reveal the ancient legends of aliens, two commend the discoveries of mystic healers, two are awarded to contemporary alchemists, two show the tragicomedy in the memory of water, and two physics awards And three interesting economic stories, which ended with research related to art and beauty.
A selection of 14 Ig Nobel prizes, covering astronomy, physics, economics, art and other fields _p5 _p5span strong Levitating in a magnetic field
★ When people break the spaghetti, the noodles will break into more than two pieces
★ If is promoted randomly, the company will develop better
★ Appreciating beautiful artworks can better resist suffering
★ Water not only has memory, and the information it contains can be transmitted through the phone and the Internet _p5span
Calcium in eggshell is produced through the process of cold nuclear fusion
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Does strong pain relief?
For a long time,Marina de Tomaso, as a neurology doctor, is committed to eliminating pain through all pharmacological and neurosurgical techniques, or at least relieving pain to a tolerable level. In 2008, she temporarily gave up the research on migraine and other diseases, and started a theme that won her the Ig Nobel Prize 6 years later: Does beauty have the power to relieve pain?
This is a thorny issue that must be discussed in a rigorous manner, because aesthetic standards are not universal. Charismatic female celebrities may also look skinny and unpleasant to those who like plump beauty. I won't talk about the difference between personal preference and skin tone here.
If the definition of beauty is definitely not objective, it is also true for pain. Therefore, the mystery of the mystery that Marina de Tomaso faces is: the functioning of the brain. The brain is the control center of the human body. It is also the place where thoughts, joy and pain are generated.
The first way to explore it is to use electroencephalogram (EEG), which can capture the bioelectric activity of neurons in the cerebral cortex. More than 20 electrodes are placed on the top of the head to receive signals that coincide with the spontaneous activity of the brain. The recorded signal is a series of continuous waves of different frequencies, different shapes, and different amplitudes, printed on a long graph paper tape.
Although some peaks of the laser-related potential are proportional to the intensity of the stimulus, others reflect the subject’s emotional perception and may change depending on the environment. for example,When an external event distracts attention, the laser-related potential amplitude will decrease, and depending on the emotional content of the image the subject sees, certain peaks will decrease or increase:
One in the mother’s arms A picture of a smiling baby can relieve pain, while a picture of a wild animal tearing up its prey will have the opposite effect. Think about it, our parents, as outstanding therapists, how did we forget those little pains when we hurt ourselves when we were young? They try to divert our attention by showing us favorite objects or pleasant pictures.
For blank screens, ugly paintings and uninteresting paintings, all the subjects felt that the pain they felt was basically the same. On the other hand, everyone agrees that when viewing beautiful paintings, the laser sting is weaker. Marina de Tomaso drew a practical conclusion: Pain centers and hospitals can alleviate the pain of patients by painting the walls in beautiful colors and decorating the wards and reception rooms.
This issue recommends _1span _1span strong.
bass production ︱ round ridge hardcover,The text is printed in two colors. Follow in the footsteps of physicists, experience the role of a researcher, and wander among bizarre scientific discoveries.
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