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Experience the worlds most promising technological innovations and the science behind them in this entertaining photo-rich book. nFor futurists and sci-tech enthusiasts, every page reveals advances powering our future, with on-site interviews, deep explainers, and helpful visuals. n nWhat will our future look like? n nIn The Next Big Thing, meteorologist and science reporter Rob Marciano invites readers to take a journey through the innovations that will change our lives for the better in four key realms of science: n nn n- Energy - How will we power the planet? Marciano ventures inside a nuclear fusion reactor to learn about sustainable, near-infinite energy. n- Electricity - Marciano goes airborne in an electric one-person aircraft--could be tomorrows Uber! n- Infrastructure - Can we build cleaner cities? Marciano visits Ascent, a timber skyscraper in Milwaukee. n- Information - Is AI friend or foe? Marciano meets android SOPHIA and asks her that question. nComplementing Marcianos reporting, physicist James Trefil unpacks the science behind each innovation and highlights other promising developments: solid-state batteries, quantum computers, 3-D printed homes, and robots. nBy the end of this book, you wont just hope for a better future. Youll believe in it--by understanding the bold science and technology making it happen.n
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Brand: Rob Marciano
