Written for science geeks and everyone curious about the world around us, this
comprehensive sweep through modern science and technology is a solid family
reference, covering the most important innovations and inventions in
engineering, physics, medicine, chemistry, biology, and more.
From the structure of the atom to the jet engine, from the world's fossil record
to the theory of relativity: here are the critical breakthroughs in technology,
the paradigm shifts that led to modern science, and the discoveries and
accomplishments that shape our world today and our future tomorrow. Organized by
realm of science and tracing key concepts from origins to the most exciting
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