biotechnology

Explores the world of cloning, stem cell research, miracle drugs, and genetic engineering, looking at how the gulf between mainstream scientists and biotech entrepreneurs is narrowing, focusing on the career of William Haseltine, CEO of Human Genome Sciences, a forerunner in the field of regenerative medicine.

When a team of scientists is trapped in the gaseous inferno of Venus, Sparta must risk her life to save them, unaware that her actions will help recover a mysterious artifact: irrefutable evidence of life on another planet.

Discusses the ways in which climate change will affect the next half century and explores such topics as the green potential of cities, the virtues of nuclear engineering, and the sustainability of genetically modified crops.

Traces the history of inventions having to do with farming and food, from traditional agriculture to the high-tech world of agriculture and biotechnology.

Argues that the biotechnology revolution and manipulating DNA will have terrible consequences for liberal democracy and the belief that human beings are equal by nature.

Provides an overview of the field, employment outlook, and educational requirements.

It's not the end of the world... but you can see it from here. The year is 2027. In a world consumed by chaos and conspiracy, two people are set on a collision course with the most powerful and dangerous organization in history-- and the fate of humanity hangs in the balance.

Looks at some of the biotech products and processes that are being made possible through the merger of genetic and computer technologies, examines the claims that are being made on their behalf, and argues in favor of a serious debate over the possible impact of such discoveries on the economy and society.