Superlative: The Biology of Extremes

Name: Superlative: The Biology of Extremes
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Book Synopsis: 2019 Foreword Indie Silver Award Winner for Science

Welcome to the biggest, fastest, deadliest science book you'll ever read. The world's largest land mammal could help us end cancer. The fastest bird is showing us how to solve a century-old engineering mystery. The oldest tree is giving us insights into climate change. The loudest whale is offering clues about the impact of solar storms. For a long time, scientists ignored superlative life forms as outliers. Increasingly, though, researchers are coming to see great value in studying plants and animals that exist on the outermost edges of the bell curve. As it turns out, there's a lot of value in paying close attention to the "oddballs" nature has to offer. Go for a swim with a ghost shark, the slowest-evolving creature known to humankind, which is teaching us new ways to think about immunity. Get to know the axolotl, which has the longest-known genome and may hold the secret to cellular regeneration. Learn about Monorhaphis chuni, the oldest discovered animal, which is providing insights into the connection between our terrestrial and aquatic worlds. Superlative is the story of extreme evolution, and what we can learn from it about ourselves, our planet, and the cosmos. It's a tale of crazy-fast cheetahs and super-strong beetles, of microbacteria and enormous plants, of whip-smart dolphins and killer snakes. This book will inspire you to change the way you think about the world and your relationship to everything in it.

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Discover the hidden secrets of the natural world with Superlative: The Biology of Extremes, the 2019 Foreword Indie Silver Award Winner for Science. This groundbreaking book takes you on a thrilling journey into the world of the biggest, fastest, and deadliest creatures on Earth.

Did you know that the largest land mammal could hold the key to ending cancer? Or that the fastest bird can help solve century-old engineering mysteries? By studying the outliers of the animal kingdom, scientists are unlocking groundbreaking insights into our world.

Take a dive into the ocean with the ghost shark, the slowest-evolving creature we know. This mysterious creature is teaching us revolutionary ways to think about our immune system and could lead to groundbreaking medical advancements.

Uncover the secrets of the axolotl, a creature with the longest-known genome. This remarkable creature may hold the key to unlocking the secret of cellular regeneration, offering hope for combating age-related diseases.

Discover Monorhaphis chuni, the oldest known animal, and the connection it reveals between our earth and aquatic worlds. Through its ancient existence, we gain profound insights into the history and evolution of our planet.

Superlative is not just a tale of incredible animals, but an exploration of extreme evolution and its implications for humanity, our planet, and the cosmos. From lightning-fast cheetahs to super-strong beetles, this book will change the way you perceive the world around you.

Get ready to be inspired and amazed. Embrace the oddballs of nature and unlock the secrets of our world. Dive into Superlative: The Biology of Extremes today!

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