Darling, David J

Discusses how math can be found in anything, such as nature, music, games, and more.

Presents over three thousand alphabetized, cross-referenced entries on people and topics related to space exploration, from the days of ancient Greek astronomy to flights of the future.

Describes the history, development, technology, and future possibilities of computers and robots. Discusses both the problems and social benefits associated with the evolution of computer technology.

Describes current and possible future advances in surgical techniques and the development of medical devices and artificial body parts.

Examines the scientific study of teleportation, the transfer of information without sending it through ordinary space; and explains how light beams, subatomic particles, and quantumproperties of atoms have been teleported through the use of quantum mechanics and the phenomenon of entanglement.

Examines the evidence which may support the possibilities of life elsewhere in the universe and discusses the efforts we have made to pick up signals from outer space.

Describes present-day rockets and spacecraft, explaining the limits on their speed and uses in space exploration, proposed interstellar spacecraft, and which stars would be likely destinations of future travel.

Explores the life and death of humans, animals, and plants, and advances in medical science which may increase longevity.

Explores how animals communicate and whether people will ever be able to communicate with them.