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John Tyndall

John Tyndall (; 2 August 1820 – 4 December 1893) was an Irish physicist and chemist. His scientific fame arose in the 1850s from his study of diamagnetism. Later he made discoveries in the realms of infrared radiation and the physical properties of air, proving the connection between atmospheric CO2 and what is now known as the greenhouse effect in 1859.

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The Glaciers of the Alps Being a narrative of excursions and ascents, an account of the origin and phenomena of glaciers and an exposition of the physical principles to which they are related

Embark on a thrilling Alpine adventure where icy landscapes meet scientific discovery, revealing the hidden secrets of Earth's frozen giants.

By John Tyndall

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Faraday as a Discoverer

Witness the remarkable journey of a self-made scientist whose relentless curiosity unlocked the secrets of electromagnetism, reshaping the world we know.

By John Tyndall

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The Forms of Water in Clouds and Rivers, Ice and Glaciers

Discover the secrets of our planet's rivers, clouds, and glaciers and the amazing connections that tie them together.

By John Tyndall

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Sound

Discover the hidden science of sound as it travels through air and interacts with different environments, revealing the secrets of how we perceive the world around us.

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Fragments of Science: A Series of Detached Essays, Addresses, and Reviews. V. 1-2

Explore the mysteries of matter and energy in a collection of essays that seeks to unravel the universe's most fundamental laws while igniting a sense of wonder about the natural world.

By John Tyndall

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Hours of Exercise in the Alps

** Embark on daring climbs through the majestic Alps, where friendship, respect for nature, and the thrill of adventure intertwine amidst breathtaking beauty and perilous challenges.

By John Tyndall

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Six Lectures on Light Delivered In The United States In 1872-1873

Embark on a journey from ancient observations to modern understandings of light, where experiments illuminate the path from basic reflections to complex refractions.

By John Tyndall

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