Examines scientific research in the area of natural disasters, including what natural disasters are, the Earth and its movement, wind and weather, maps and modeling and new directions in natural disaster research.
Examines scientific research in the area of mental illness and describes the search for genetic links, the development of treatments and therapies, what the future of mental illness research will be, and more.
Examines the science behind infectious disease research, explaining how scientific discoveries have led to advances in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of various infectious diseases.
Weapons and defense research tackles some of the most serious threats to human safety and security in the world. Such work is designed to not only develop more potent weaponry for use in war and against terrorists but to find the most effective ways to protect soldiers on the field of battle.
Examines how mental illness research has progressed to its current state as well as the prime focuses of scientific research, including the search for genetic links and the development of treatments.
Explores modern biotech research and the techniques scientists use to study various subjects in this field. Discusses what biotech research can tell us about the way organisms function and how we can protect ourselves from disease. Considers how biotech research will continue to develop in the future and includes full-color photographs and further reading sources.
Presents information on infectious and devastating diseases and the research scientists do in order to learn more about them and how to stop them. Examines case studies of modern day infectious diseases, such as the cholera epidemic in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake, and offers advice on preventing and preparing for infectious diseases that may strike in the future.
