1st Edition
Shadowless Squids Stories on Physics in Living Nature
This book invites readers on an enlightening journey into the fascinating world where animals intersect with the laws of nature. It answers intriguing questions about animal cognition, their understanding of natural laws, and their mysterious capabilities, such as uncovering how animals predict natural disasters, why crocodiles' eyes are flat, and the incredible physics behind a cat's perfect landing as well as exploring the adventurous flights of spiders and the challenges faced by cheetahs during hunts.
This engaging read not only delves into the behaviors and lifestyles of various animals but also introduces the readers to a scholarly dog and a philosophically inclined cat, encouraging a deeper connection with our natural world. Written in a variety of literary styles, from fairy tales to detective stories, it makes complex scientific concepts accessible and captivating. Perfect for animal lovers, physics and biology enthusiasts, and the curious mind, this book serves as a bridge between the mysteries of the natural world and scientific inquiry. It aims to inspire future scientists by touching upon unanswered questions at the forefront of science.
Preface
1. A Lakeside Concert
2. The Magnetic Map Encoded in Genes
3. An Incident on the Hunt
4. A Play: Conversation About Feelings
5. The Magic of Magnetism
6. Mysteries of Bats
7. We Live on the Charged Sphere
8. Where Hides the Living Electricity
9. A Magical Journey Inside a Living Cell
10. Magnetic Augmented Reality System of a Fox
11. Champions of Regeneration and Magnets
12. A Touch of Mysticism: Memory, Hypnosis, and Wrinkles in Time
13. Bees that Know Electricity and Magnetism
14. Electromagnetic Trash
15. Collective Intelligence Living in Magnetic Homes
16. Tsunami on the Beach
17. The Price of Immortality
18. How to Jump into a Flying Airplane
19. Who Flies Without an Engine
20. Spider on a Flying Carpet
21. The Marriage of the Chiral Goat
22. Flounder: An Artist and Pharmacist
23. Picnic at a Beer Bar
24. How a Fly Walks on the Ceiling
25. Crime at the Hotel
26. The Largest Organism on Earth
27. The Oldest Electric Microcheetah
28. Frostbitten Crocodile with Flat Eyes
29. Extreme Bear: Questions Without Answers
30. Street Quiz: Elephant in Questions and Answers
31. Falling Cat, Sandwich, and Perpetual Motion Machine
32. Underwater Electro-Hunting
33. These Mysterious Cats: An Interview with a Renowned Philosopher
34. Snakes: Hyper-sensitive and Insensitive
35. The Seventh Sense and Earthquakes
36. About the Senses of Sharks
37. The Shadowless Squid
38. Electric Car versus Sperm Cell
39. Where in the Universe Can a Cat Warm Up: Entropy, Time, and Life
Biography
Vitalii Zablotskii is an esteemed researcher in the domain of magnetism and magnetic biology and has made significant contributions to the field through the publication of over 150 scientific articles in internationally acclaimed journals. His academic portfolio is further enriched by his co-authorship of two popular science books and the holding of six patents for innovative inventions. Renowned for his expertise, he has been invited to present at 25 prestigious scientific conferences, where he has delivered both invited and plenary lectures on the pressing issues within magnetism and biomagnetism. In addition to his research endeavors, he has amassed considerable experience in academia, having served as a visiting professor at several leading universities across France, Spain, Poland, and South Korea. Currently affiliated with the Institute of Physics at the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, he is dedicated to the development and implementation of novel pedagogical approaches in the teaching of physics and biophysics.
Tatyana Polyakova is a physicist engaged in the fields of magnetic biology and magnetic medicine. She has published 50 scientific papers dedicated to the application of physical methods in the study of biological processes at both the cellular and molecular levels. She has extensive experience teaching physics at the university level and is actively involved in exploring new approaches to physics education. Her methods are specifically designed to ignite and nurture young people's interest in the natural sciences. She is co-author of two popular science books, one of which is aimed at students in schools and colleges and focuses on new directions in magneto-biology and medicine. Currently, she is working at the Institute of Physics of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, investigating the mechanisms by which strong magnetic fields affect living organisms.
