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How Long is Now?

Paperback • 2016 • 1. edition

How Long is Now?

By New Scientist

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About the book

A Sunday Times bestsellerHow long is 'now'? The short answer is 'somewhere between 2 and 3 seconds'. The long answer involves an incredible journey through neuroscience, our subconscious and the time-bending power of meditation. Living in the present may never feel the same. Ready for some more? Okay. Why isn't Pluto a planet? Why are dogs' noses wet? Why do hens cluck more loudly after laying an egg? What happens when one black hole swallows another? Do our fingerprints change as we get older? ...Show more

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9781473628595

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John Murray Press

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2016

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How Long is Now?

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