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Father Nature : The Science of Paternal Potential
How and why human males evolved the capacity to be highly involved caregivers and why some are more involved than others. We all know the importance of mothers. They are typically as paramount in the wild as they are in human relationships.But what about fathers? In most mammals, including our closest living primate relatives, fathers have little to no involvement in raising their offspring and sometimes even kill the offspring sired by other fathers.How, then, can we explain modern fathers with the capacity to be highly engaged parents?In Father Nature, James Rilling explores how humans have evolved to endow modern fathers with this potential and considers why this capacity evolved in humans. Paternal caregiving is highly advantageous to children and, by extension, to society at large, yet highly variable both across and within human societies.Rilling considers how to explain this variability, and what social and policy changes might be implemented to increase positive paternal involvement.Along the way, Father Nature also covers the impact fathers have on children s development, the evolution of paternal caregiving, how natural selection adapted male physiology for caregiving, and finally, what lessons an expecting father can take away from the book, as well as what benefits they themselves get from raising children, including increased longevity and 'younger' brains. A beautifully written book by a father himself, Father Nature is a much needed and deeply rewarding look at the science behind 'good' paternal behavior in humans.
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Wildlife in the Anthropocene : Conservation after Nature
Elephants rarely breed in captivity and are not considered domesticated, yet they interact with people regularly and adapt to various environments.Too social and sagacious to be objects, too strange to be human, too captive to truly be wild, but too wild to be domesticated—where do elephants fall in our understanding of nature?In Wildlife in the Anthropocene, Jamie Lorimer argues that the idea of nature as a pure and timeless place characterized by the absence of humans has come to an end.But life goes on. Wildlife inhabits everywhere and is on the move; Lorimer proposes the concept of wildlife as a replacement for nature.Offering a thorough appraisal of the Anthropocene—an era in which human actions affect and influence all life and all systems on our planet— Lorimer unpacks its implications for changing definitions of nature and the politics of wildlife conservation.Wildlife in the Anthropocene examines rewilding, the impacts of wildlife films, human relationships with charismatic species, and urban wildlife.Analyzing scientific papers, policy documents, and popular media, as well as a decade of fieldwork, Lorimer explores the new interconnections between science, politics, and neoliberal capitalism that the Anthropocene demands of wildlife conservation.Imagining conservation in a world where humans are geological actors entangled within and responsible for powerful, unstable, and unpredictable planetary forces, this work nurtures a future environmentalism that is more hopeful and democratic.
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Killer Potential
Decisions were made: I made them. Violence was done: I did it. Crime scenes were fled: I fled them. People were hurt: I hurt them. Someone was loved: I loved them. Not everything I did was bad. Just most of it. A scholarship kid with straight As and big dreams, Evie Gordon always thought she was special, that she'd be someone.But after graduating from an elite university, she finds herself drowning in debt and working as an SAT tutor for the super-rich of Los Angeles. Everything changes one Sunday, when she arrives for a weekly lesson at the Victors' Beverly Hills mansion to discover pure carnage: the bloody remains of Mr. and Mrs. Victor sullying their beautiful back garden, and a woman crying for help from within the walls of the family's estate.Within moments, Evie and the woman go from bystanders to suspects to fugitives.Anointed the new Charles Manson by the press, a bloodthirsty ninety-nine percenter hoping to spark a class war, Evie is finally someone. At the heart of a nationwide manhunt, Evie is desperate to clear her name.But first she'll have to break down the barriers of her new companion - who is inscrutable, surprisingly skilled at being on the run, and quickly becoming the most important person in Evie's upside-down life.
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What is the difference between equilibrium potential, resting potential, and membrane potential?
Equilibrium potential is the membrane potential at which the net flow of a particular ion across the membrane is zero. Resting potential is the membrane potential of a cell when it is at rest, typically around -70 millivolts in neurons. Membrane potential refers to the difference in electrical charge between the inside and outside of a cell, which is maintained by the selective permeability of the cell membrane to different ions. In summary, equilibrium potential is the potential at which there is no net flow of ions, resting potential is the potential of a cell at rest, and membrane potential is the overall potential across the cell membrane.
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What is potential energy or gravitational potential energy?
Potential energy, specifically gravitational potential energy, is the energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field. It is the energy that an object has because of its height above the ground. The higher an object is lifted, the greater its gravitational potential energy. This energy can be converted into kinetic energy when the object is allowed to fall or move downward.
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How is the resting potential and membrane potential created?
The resting potential is created by the unequal distribution of ions across the cell membrane. This is maintained by the sodium-potassium pump, which actively transports sodium ions out of the cell and potassium ions into the cell. The membrane potential is created by the separation of charges across the cell membrane, with the inside of the cell being more negatively charged compared to the outside. This is due to the presence of negatively charged proteins inside the cell and the movement of ions across the membrane.
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What is the difference between potential and potential difference?
Potential refers to the amount of stored energy in an object due to its position or state, while potential difference is the difference in potential energy between two points in a system. In other words, potential is a scalar quantity that represents the energy at a single point, while potential difference is a vector quantity that represents the change in energy between two points. Potential is measured in joules, while potential difference is measured in volts.
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Potential Russia
Richard Washburn Child was an American author and diplomat who served as the U.S. ambassador to Italy between 1921 and 1924 during the rise of fascism in that country.Earlier, however, Child visited Russia on the eve of the revolution and was greatly impressed with what he saw.He praised the Russians for their spirit and independence.He optimistically believed that Russia was a dormant force ready to liberate itself from its feudal past and spring forward into modernity.He describes Russia’s resources, both natural and human, and attempts to explain the Russian mindset. Child acknowledged rumours of a stirring revolutionary mood, but he did not believe they were accurate.Reading his observations, given what we know would soon happen, is both fascinating and poignant.Child would later go on to be a huge supporter of Mussolini and editor of the dictator’s autobiography. Child urged the United States to establish partnerships with Russia and create opportunities with this powerful nation before other countries beat them to it.He believed that Great Britain was already taking steps to invest in Russia.Child also emphasised the importance of sending representatives to Russia who actually understood the customs and spoke the language.
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Potential Russia
Richard Washburn Child was an American author and diplomat who served as the U.S. ambassador to Italy between 1921 and 1924 during the rise of fascism in that country.Earlier, however, Child visited Russia on the eve of the revolution and was greatly impressed with what he saw.He praised the Russians for their spirit and independence.He optimistically believed that Russia was a dormant force ready to liberate itself from its feudal past and spring forward into modernity.He describes Russia’s resources, both natural and human, and attempts to explain the Russian mindset. Child acknowledged rumours of a stirring revolutionary mood, but he did not believe they were accurate.Reading his observations, given what we know would soon happen, is both fascinating and poignant.Child would later go on to be a huge supporter of Mussolini and editor of the dictator’s autobiography. Child urged the United States to establish partnerships with Russia and create opportunities with this powerful nation before other countries beat them to it.He believed that Great Britain was already taking steps to invest in Russia.Child also emphasised the importance of sending representatives to Russia who actually understood the customs and spoke the language.
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What is the resting potential and the membrane potential?
The resting potential is the electrical potential difference across the membrane of a neuron when it is not being stimulated. It is typically around -70 millivolts and is maintained by the unequal distribution of ions across the membrane. The membrane potential refers to the difference in electrical charge between the inside and outside of the cell membrane, which is essential for the transmission of signals in neurons.
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What is the principle of energy conservation in physics in relation to potential energy?
The principle of energy conservation in physics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another. In relation to potential energy, this means that the total energy of a system remains constant as potential energy is converted into kinetic energy and vice versa. For example, when an object is lifted to a certain height, it gains potential energy due to its position in a gravitational field. As it falls, this potential energy is converted into kinetic energy, but the total energy of the system remains the same. This principle is a fundamental concept in physics and is used to analyze and understand the behavior of various physical systems.
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What is a potential difference and what is a potential?
A potential difference, also known as voltage, is the difference in electric potential between two points in an electric circuit. It is measured in volts and represents the amount of work needed to move a unit of electric charge between the two points. Potential, on the other hand, refers to the electric potential energy per unit charge at a specific point in an electric field. It is a scalar quantity that helps determine the direction in which electric charges will move in a circuit.
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What is the difference between action potential and resting potential?
Resting potential is the electrical charge across the cell membrane of a neuron when it is not sending signals. It is typically around -70 millivolts. Action potential, on the other hand, is a brief electrical impulse that travels down the axon of a neuron when it is stimulated. It is a rapid change in the membrane potential from negative to positive, and it is the basis for neural communication. In summary, resting potential is the baseline electrical charge of a neuron, while action potential is the transient change in electrical charge that allows for communication between neurons.
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