Science on the edge

Discusses the history of replacement body parts, current accomplishments in the field, and visions of future technology.

Discusses the history of genetic research that led to development of gene therapy and possibilities for future uses.

Presents information on how scientists track and predict natural disasters, in simple text with illustrations, covering earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, and tornadoes.

Discusses the history, present uses, and future of the technology of virtual reality.

Examines the causes of infertility, the history of in vitro fertilization, the steps involved in creating a "test tube baby, " and ethical questions the technology has raised.

Presents a short study of the history of cancer research and treatment, and examines vaccines and drugs as well as continuing techniques for diagnosing and treating the disease.

Chronicles the history of space travel, describing the lunar missions, Space Shuttle flights, and the development of the "International Space Station," and discusses possibilities for the future, such as tourism on the moon and the creation of colonies on Mars.

Examines the very promising but controversial use of human stem cells in treating medical conditions ranging from burned skin to damaged spinal cords to various diseases.

Profiles daredevil scientists who put themselves in great danger in order to study tornadoes.

Presents an introduction to underwater scientists, including information on what they do, how they get underwater, and an overview of discoveries they have made.