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Brain, Nature, Mind, Universe: Interesting Facts & Unsolved Mysteries of Science and the Cosmos

Updated for 2024 with the Latest Scientific Discoveries

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Brain, Nature, Mind, Universe: Interesting Facts & Unsolved Mysteries of Science and the Cosmos

By: Oliver Elliott
Narrated by: Nathan Ashcroft
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Explore the mysteries of the universe, our minds, and the natural world

Brain, Nature, Mind, Universe is your gateway to the most astonishing wonders of science and the mysteries that continue to baffle experts. Delve into mind-bending facts and intriguing stories about everything from our brains to the cosmos. Each chapter reveals fascinating truths, quirky discoveries, and unsolved puzzles that will inspire curiosity in listeners of all ages.

Updated with the latest breakthroughs of 2024, this book brings to life the science behind how nature, our minds, and the cosmos work. It's perfect for anyone who loves amazing facts, science mysteries, and the big questions about life and the universe.

Discover:

  • The bird that dives faster than an airplane at takeoff.
  • A plant that stretches an area larger than Washington, DC.
  • A volcano the size of New Mexico.
  • Black holes warping space and time to their limits.
  • Brain calculations faster than those of a computer.
  • Blind patients who can unconsciously “see”.
  • Mind's power to remove warts and reverse aging.
  • The most rigorous research program studying the effect of human intentions on the physical world.

And more!

For curious minds, young and old, Brain, Nature, Mind, Universe is an invitation to explore, learn, and wonder!

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I threw this on expecting random trivia, but wow, it turned into one of the most fascinating listens I’ve had in a while. Space, the brain, nature, weird animals, it covers it all, and in a way that’s fun without ever feeling dumbed down. I caught myself pausing just to think things through. If you like learning cool stuff without the science headache, hit play.

Wonderfully Mind-Bending

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This book turned my 14-year-old son and me into science buddies! Now dinner conversations revolve around quantum physics instead of video games. The chapter on black holes finally helped me understand concepts I've been confused about for years. I've caught myself bringing up fascinating facts from this book during the day, and even my science-phobic wife got pulled in by the section on unexplained brain phenomena. The 2024 updates include discoveries I hadn't heard about yet. Perfect for curious minds at any knowledge level!

Fascinating facts about... Everything!

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I threw this on during a road trip and ended up completely hooked. It’s packed with wild facts, deep questions, and just enough mystery to keep you thinking long after. The updates for 2024 made it feel super current, which I appreciated. Some parts made me pause and replay just to wrap my head around it. Great if you love science but don’t want it to feel like a lecture. Definitely made me curious to learn more.

Perfect Mix of Whoa and Wait, Really?

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I wasn’t sure if this would be super technical or hard to follow, but it turned out to be a really chill, fascinating listen. It’s packed with weird and wonderful facts—from nature’s wild extremes to brain quirks and cosmic mysteries—and it kept surprising me in the best way. Some parts genuinely had me Googling things just to learn more. You don’t need a science background, just curiosity. Perfect for long drives, quiet evenings, or whenever you’re in the mood to learn something cool without it feeling like homework.

Science That’ll Blow Your Mind (But Won’t Fry It)

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As this audiobook moves through chapters about animals, plants and natural events, It covers the fastest, largest smallest and most sensual. This is followed a chapter about extreme natural events, such as volcanoes, tornados, extreme heat and extreme cold. Then chapters about unexplained natural events and the fascinating universe. Finally, two chapters cover the brain and the elusive mind. Every chapter is filled with interesting information and questions about consciousness and the power of mind.

Comprehensive Look at Nature and Brain

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As an educator I enjoy exploring the many different wonders of the world. This book delivered! There are so many interesting stories and details about natural events, scientific phenomena, and animals. If you, like me, thrive on discoveries and science, then this book is perfect for you!

Fascinating Wonders!

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This book was such a fun surprise! It’s packed with strange facts—from birds that dive faster than planes to wild brain quirks I’d never heard of. I loved how it mixed science with big questions about the mind and the universe without getting too heavy. It definitely made me stop and think a few times (in a good way). If you’re into weird nature stuff, brain mysteries, and the kind of facts you’ll want to share with friends, this one’s worth checking out.

Weird, Fascinating, and a Totally Fun Listen

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I love science stuff, but I get bored easily if it’s too technical. This audiobook kept me hooked the whole way through. It covers everything from brain quirks to weird space facts, and it somehow made it all easy to follow without dumbing it down. I kept pausing to Google things because I wanted to know more. If you're into random facts and big questions, this is totally worth a listen. It actually made learning fun again.

Kept Me Curious the Whole Time

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This is the most interesting thing I've listened to in a while. I love learning new things and this book offers so much for curious people. I love that it's factual and quirky. Anyone with an interest in science and mysteries will learn so much about our universe. My favorite part was about reverse aging—so intersting! That's not even the tip of the iceberg.

Great for Curious Minds

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I listened to this during my commute and found myself actually looking forward to traffic. It covers so many cool topics—some I knew a bit about, and others that totally surprised me. I appreciated how it kept things interesting without feeling like a lecture. The narrator’s voice made it easy to stay focused, even when the science got deep. If you like learning weird facts and thinking about big questions, this audiobook is a fun one to dive into.

Made Me Curious About Everything

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