Publisher's Synopsis
A lively survey of the horizons of modern technology. Provides easy–to–read summaries of the state of the art in space science, biotechnology, computer science, exotic energy sources and materials engineering as well as life–enhancing medical advancements and environmental, transportation and defense/weapons technologies. Each chapter explains how a current or future technology works and provides an understanding of the underlying scientific concepts. Includes an extensive self–test to review your knowledge.
