Gregory Mone – författare

There is a robotics revolution underway. A record 3.1 million robots are working in factories right now, doing everything from assembling computers to packing goods and monitoring air quality and performance. A far greater number of smart machines impact our lives in countless other ways—improving the precision of surgeons, cleaning our homes, extending our reach to distant worlds—and we’re on the cusp of even more exciting opportunities.In The Heart and the Chip, roboticist Daniela Rus and science writer Gregory Mone provide an overview of the interconnected fields of robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, and reframe the way we think about intelligent machines while weighing the moral and ethical consequences of their role in society. Robots aren’t going to steal our jobs: they’re going to make us more capable, productive, and precise.At once optimistic and realistic, Rus and Mone envision a world in which these technologies augment and enhance our skills and talents, both as individuals and as a species—a world in which the proliferation of robots allows us all to be more human.

Imagine a technology capable of discovering new drugs in days instead of years, helping scientists map distant galaxies and decode the language of whales, and aiding the rest of us in mundane daily tasks, from drafting email responses to preparing dinner. Now consider that this same technology poses risks to our jobs and society as a whole. Artificial Intelligence is no longer science fiction; it is upending our world today.As advances in AI spark fear and confusion, The Mind’s Mirror reminds us that in spite of the very real and pressing challenges, AI is a force with enormous potential to improve human life. Computer scientist and AI researcher Daniela Rus, along with science writer Gregory Mone, offers an expert perspective as a leader in the field who has witnessed many technological hype cycles. Rus and Mone illustrate the ways in which AI can help us become more productive, knowledgeable, creative, insightful and even empathetic, along with the many risks associated with misuse.The Mind’s Mirror shows readers how AI works and explores what we, as individuals and as a society, must do to mitigate dangerous outcomes and ensure a positive impact for as many people as possible. The result is an accessible and lively exploration of the underlying technology and its limitations and possibilities—a book that illuminates our possible futures in the hopes of forging the best path forward.

There is a robotics revolution underway. A record 3.1 million robots are working in factories right now, doing everything from assembling computers to packing goods and monitoring air quality and performance. A far greater number of smart machines impact our lives in countless other ways—improving the precision of surgeons, cleaning our homes, extending our reach to distant worlds—and we’re on the cusp of even more exciting opportunities.In The Heart and the Chip, roboticist Daniela Rus and science writer Gregory Mone provide an overview of the interconnected fields of robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, and reframe the way we think about intelligent machines while weighing the moral and ethical consequences of their role in society. Robots aren’t going to steal our jobs: they’re going to make us more capable, productive, and precise.At once optimistic and realistic, Rus and Mone envision a world in which these technologies augment and enhance our skills and talents, both as individuals and as a species—a world in which the proliferation of robots allows us all to be more human.

We all know Santa Claus: fat, jolly, omniscient, swift. Lives in a nice home in the Arctic, with the missus and a pack of elves. Well, forget what you know. Santa Claus is from Greenpoint, Brooklyn, as it turns out, and he''s not as fat as he used to be. Here''s something else you didn''t know: he''s been dabbling in some futuristic technology, and has found myriad ways to make his job possible. How can Santa know who''s been naughty and nice? Simple: implant listening devices into your ornaments. How can he make it to every house on Christmas Eve? That''s nothing a little cloning and some wormholes can''t solve. And he has plenty of other tactics: quantum entanglement, organ replacement, drug-induced hibernation and unmanned aerial vehicles, to name just a few. In this fantastically illustrated, affectionate and hilarious book, Gregory Mone uses science and technology to overturn the assumption that Santa can''t be real. Drawing on the work of accomplished scientists and researchers, Mone gives us a whole new portrait of this remarkable man and the miracles he makes happen every year. With imaginative artwork and an eye-catching package, this book makes an outstanding Christmas gift for just about anyone.

New York Times bestselling authors Bill Nye the Science Guy and Gregory Mone take middle-grade readers on a scientific adventure in the launch of an exciting new chapter book series, Jack and the Geniuses. The perfect combination to engage and entertain readers, the series features real-world science along with action and a mystery that will leave kids guessing until the end, making these books ideal for STEM education.  In the series opener, Jack and the Geniuses: At The Bottom of The World, readers meet Jack and his foster siblings, Ava and Matt, who are orphans. But they’re not your typical kind of orphans—they’re geniuses. Well, Ava and Matt are, which sometimes makes life difficult for 1twelve-year-old Jack. Ava speaks multiple languages and builds robots for fun, and Matt is into astronomy and a whiz at math. As for Jack, it’s hard to stand out when he’s surrounded by geniuses all the time.  When the kids try to spy on Dr. Hank Witherspoon, one of the world’s leading scientists, they end up working for him in his incredible laboratory. Soon, Hank and the kids travel to Antarctica for a prestigious science competition, but they find that all is not as it seems: A fellow scientist has gone missing, and so has any trace of her research. Could someone be trying to use her findings to win the contest? It’s up to Jack, Ava, and Matt to find the missing scientist and discover who’s behind it all—before it’s too late.  Integrating real science facts with humor and suspense, and featuring an ensemble cast of loveable boy and girl characters, this uniquely engaging series is an irresistible chemical reaction for middle-grade readers. With easy-to-read language presented in a fun, motivating, and accessible way, this series opener is a great book for both inquisitive kids and reluctant readers. The book also includes information about the science discussed and used to solve the mystery, as well as a cool science project about density that kids can do at home or in the classroom.Bill Nye's brand new talk show series for Netflix, "Bill Nye Saves the World" is set to launch in Spring 2017.

Fan-favorite villain Skeletor tells his side of the story in this original middle-grade adventure from bestselling author Gregory Mone, based on Mattel’s He-Man and the Masters of the Universe and the hit Netflix show! The Tales of Eternia series continues in an action-packed sequel following the rise of Skeletor. He-Man's archnemesis writes his own autobiography, from his childhood to his quest for the Golden Disc of Knowledge, in this villain origin story!

Die 14-jährige Kaya wächst in Atlantis, einer Unterwasser-Hightech-Welt, auf. Seit sie denken kann, ist sie fasziniert von den Legenden über das Leben aus der Welt über Wasser. Und obwohl die Regierung von Atlantis ihnen eintrichtert, dass es sich nur um Geschichten handelt, macht sich Kaya allein auf den Weg, um die "Sonnenmenschen" zu treffen.Zeitgleich bricht der 10-jährige Lewis mit seinem Vater und der jungen U-Boot-Konstrukteurin Hanna nach Atlantis auf. Als sie überraschend auf Kaya treffen, ist die Begeisterung auf beiden Seiten groß: Die Legenden stimmen! Natürlich reagiert das "High Council" von Atlantis feindselig, hetzt den neuen Freunden die "Eraser" auf den Hals und will die Eindringlinge nicht mehr gehen lassen, denn die Enttarnung von Atlantis ist eine große Gefahr für die Welt unter Wasser. Kaya, Lewis und Hanna müssen nun zusammen ein Abenteuer bestehen, das größer ist, als sie es sich jemals vorgestellt haben. Wird es den neuen Freunden gelingen Lewis Vater zu befreien und einen Ausweg zu finden, um Atlantis wieder zu verlassen?

The monumental bestseller Quiet has been recast in a new edition that empowers introverted kids and teens Susan Cain sparked a worldwide conversation when she published Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can''t Stop Talking. With her inspiring book, she permanently changed the way we see introverts and the way introverts see themselves.The original book focused on the workplace, and Susan realized that a version for and about kids was also badly needed. This book is all about kids'' world—school, extracurriculars, family life, and friendship. You''ll read about actual kids who have tackled the challenges of not being extroverted and who have made a mark in their own quiet way. You''ll hear Susan Cain''s own story, and you''ll be able to make use of the tips at the end of each chapter. There''s even a guide at the end of the book for parents and teachers.This insightful, accessible, and empowering book, illustrated with amusing comic-style art, will be eye-opening to extroverts and introverts alike.

Tähtitiedettä kiireisille nuorille on nelivärikuvitettu versio nuorille lukijoille Neil deGrasse Tysonin menestysteoksesta Tähtitiedettä kiireisille. Astrofysiikan supertähti Neil deGrasse Tyson ja kokenut tiedetoimittaja Gregory Mone selittävät maailmankaikkeuden mysteerit aina fysiikan perusteista avaruutta ja aikaa koskeviin isoihin kysymyksiin niin, että jokainen ymmärtää. Teos sopii kaikille tähtitieteestä kiinnostuneille eikä pohjatietoja avaruuden ihmeistä tarvita. Vaikeat asiat on esitetty mielenkiintoisella ja ymmärrettävällä tavalla, jota kiehtova kuvitus ja tietolaatikot tukevat mainiosti.Neil deGrasse Tyson (s. 1958) on New Yorkin Luonnohistoriallisen museon planetaarion johtaja sekä tunnettu astrofyysikko ja tieteen yleistajuistaja. Hän on kirjoittanut lukuisia astrofysiikkaa ja tähtitiedettä käsitteleviä kirjoja suurelle yleisölle ja mm. juontaa Carl Saganin Cosmos-sarjan uuden tuotantokauden National Geographic Channelilla.

Famed inventor Henry “Hank” Witherspoon has gone missing, and it’s up to Jack and his brilliant siblings, Ava and Matt, to find him.  At Hank’s ransacked lab, the siblings discover clues to the project he’s been working on—a new way to generate and store electricity, inspired by the electric eels of the Amazon.  The kids travel deep into the Amazon jungle, following a series of clues Hank has left. Relying on genius, cunning, and new technology, the kids overcome strange creatures, a raging river, and some very clever foes to find their friend and protect his big idea.   Like volumes one and two, Lost in the Jungle features a glossary of terms and an experiment kids can do at home or at school.

In the tradition of Treasure Island, an unlikely young pirate races a band of devious rogues for hidden gold in the start of a new middle-grade series by bestselling author Gregory MoneTwelve-year-old Fish—nicknamed for his skill as a swimmer—never intended to become a pirate. For starters, he’s just a kid from a poor farming family, and second, he absolutely hates to fight. But after his parents send him to work as a courier, one of his deliveries is stolen, and as Fish hurries to get it back, he’s captured by a ship of scalawags. And the mysterious package? It’s the key to locating the Chain of Chuacar, a legendary treasure.Swabbing the deck of the Scurvy Mistress, Fish will have to earn the trust of the fortune-obsessed captain and learn the ropes from the rest of the crew, including a boy encyclopedia on all things piracy, a tough-as-nails young thief, and a fearless girl with knives up her sleeves. Yet with mutiny on the horizon and a ruthless first mate testing him at every turn, Fish isn’t sure he’ll survive, let alone find the Chain. Armed only with wit, courage and determination, Fish leads his new friends in the fight of their young lives and a hunt for the hidden gold.