Descubramos Irán

"Sangre y arena" (1908) es una novela de Vicente Blasco Ibáñez que se adentra en algunos de los elementos costumbristas más característicos de la idiosincrasia andaluza (y, por extensión, también española), como lo son sin duda las figuras del torero y del bandolero, dispuestas sobre un fondo de supersticiones y religión popular.

El 13 de mayo de 1994, casualmente cuando la República de Sudáfrica festejaba la histórica victoria de Nelson Mandela en las elecciones presidenciales, Hernán Luis Biasotti arribó al puerto de Ciudad del Cabo. Realizó el viaje navegando completamente solo a través del Atlántico Sur desde Buenos Aires, sin escalas y sin apoyo ni ayuda externa de ningún tipo. El Eos II, su velero de ocho metros de eslora, carecía voluntariamente de motor auxiliar, piloto automático, medios de comunicación, instrumental satelital y otras facilidades que ya eran de uso habitual. Sin pretender emular a ...

If a person were ever face-to-face with a huge, hungry animal with sharp teeth, they probably wouldn’t care exactly what that animal was! But from a safe location, can we tell whether it was a crocodile or alligator that wanted to take a bite? By examining their jaw structure, teeth, and other physical features, we can easily tell these two animals apart! Graphic organizers and amazing images highlight each animal’s habitat and other small differences between the two fearsome creatures, showing readers just what creature is lurking below the waters.

For ages, the idea of machines that think and act on their own has gripped scientists, thinkers, and the general public. This book explores the history of artificial intelligence (A.I.), and how science fiction is quickly becoming science fact. It examines the technologies involved in A.I. and its inevitable effects on work, life, health, and many other aspects of human society. Rooted in history and science, this book provides an inside look at a topic that captivates engineers, scientists, and dreamers, but also raises important ethical issues and challenges how we see ourselves and our...