Looks at the leading edge of new technology in architecture and civil engineering, and illustrates through colorful photographs and illustrations the structures that will make up the world in the 21st century.
Describes new technologies that are helping make military aviation, land warfare, warships and submarines, intelligence, non-lethal weapons, and space weapons more efficient and discusses the implications these technologies have on current and future warfare.
Discusses robots of the future, questions if they might replace human workers, and examines whether they will take on human characteristics. Describes how current robots work and includes color photos, a glossary, and an index as well as the three laws of robotics written by Isaac Asimov.
"Describes the technological advances in the sports industry, including the technology used to create better equipment, sports wear, judging tools, and playing surfaces"--Provided by publisher.
Describes new technologies in medicine such as advanced imaging techniques, artificial limbs, designer drugs, gene therapies, stem cells, and nanotech medicine that are helping people live longer, and discusses future medical technology.
"Describes the technology used for creating and playing video games. Includes information on how different platforms work and the direction video game technology may be going"--provided by publisher.
