Shadowless Squids: Stories on Physics in Living Nature

This book takes readers on a journey into the fascinating world where animals and natural laws meet. It answers intriguing questions about animal cognition and their mysterious abilities, such as predicting natural disasters, the reason for a crocodile’s flat eyes, the physics behind a cat’s perfect landing, the adventurous flights of spiders and the hunting challenges of cheetahs.

This engaging read explores animal behaviors and lifestyles, introducing an erudite dog and a philosophically inclined cat, fostering a deeper connection with nature. Written in diverse literary styles, from fairy tales to detective stories, it makes complex scientific concepts accessible and captivating. Ideal for animal lovers, physics and biology enthusiasts, and curious mind, this book bridges the mysteries of the natural world with scientific inquiry. It wil inspire future scientists by addressing unanswered questions at the forefront of science.

Vitalii Zablotskii is an esteemed researcher in the domain of magnetism and magnetic biology and has made significant contributions to the field through the publication of over 150 scientific articles in internationally acclaimed journals. His academic portfolio is further enriched by his co-authorship of two popular science books and the holding of six patents for innovative inventions. Renowned for his expertise, he has been invited to present at 25 prestigious scientific conferences, where he has delivered both invited and plenary lectures on the pressing issues within magnetism and biomagnetism. In addition to his research endeavors, he has amassed considerable experience in academia, having served as a visiting professor at several leading universities across France, Spain, Poland, and South Korea. Currently affiliated with the Institute of Physics at the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, he is dedicated to the development and implementation of novel pedagogical approaches in the teaching of physics and biophysics.

Tatyana Polyakova is a physicist engaged in the fields of magnetic biology and magnetic medicine. She has published 50 scientific papers dedicated to the application of physical methods in the study of biological processes at both the cellular and molecular levels. She has extensive experience teaching physics at the university level and is actively involved in exploring new approaches to physics education. Her methods are specifically designed to ignite and nurture young people’s interest in the natural sciences. She is co-author of two popular science books, one of which is aimed at students in schools and colleges and focuses on new directions in magneto-biology and medicine. Currently, she is working at the Institute of Physics of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, investigating the mechanisms by which strong magnetic fields affect living organisms.