Bortz, Alfred B

The author presents a brief study of the science of life in the universe.

This title in the Scientific American mysteries of science series presents some spectacular engineering failures and what was learned in their aftermath.

Discusses the study of a meteorite found in Antarctica in 1984 and why it is thought to come from Mars, examining how the scientific process works.

Well-known scientists from a variety of fields tell how they developed an interest in science, how they got where they are today, and things to think about when considering a career in science.

Explores the development of new metals, alloys, ceramics, and polymers that can conduct energy more efficiently than traditionally used materials.

Describes how natural resources are transformed into high tech materials.

Discusses how life on Earth has been influenced by comets and asteroids which have struck the earth.

Profiles seven modern achievements in exploration technology, such as space telescopes, the Large Hadron Collider, and rovers, discussing their development and qualities, and examining their contributions to scientific or technological advances.

Profiles seven events and developments that have had a significant impact on the field of space technology, discussing space travel, the world's great observatories, the space station, Mars rovers, moon bases, and weather satellites.