Science foundations

Explores the experiments and research that led to the discovery of DNA and the genetic code and discusses how cells use this information to perform all the functions the cell needs to survive and replicate. Examines how scientists have advance the field of genetic research through genetic engineering and includes full-color photographs and illustrations, a glossary, and further reading sources.

An exploration of the big bang theory that describes the work of Edwin Hubble, Alexander Friedman, and Georges Lema?tre, discussing how their findings led to and support the theory; and examines technology that is being used and invented to help scientists gain a deeper understanding of the origins of the universe.

Explains how certain physical traits are passed down from parent to child, traces the history of genetic research, discusses advances in genetic mapping and therapies, and describes the methods scientists use to study the subject.

An exploration of radioactivity that discusses its occurrence in nature; nuclear energy; nuclear weapons and terrorism; how it is used in the hospital, laboratory, supermarket, and at home; experiments; and other related topics.

This book looks at the history of the human development of another form of intelligence on Earth, at some of the the problems Artificial Intelligence researchers face, and at some of the ethical issues facing Artificial Intelligence advancements.

Provides an introduction to plate tectonics, traces the development of the theory of plate tectonics, and looks at the lives and achievements of the scientists who discovered and promoted the idea.