Future science
Subtitle: essays from the cutting edge
By: Max Brockman
Series: Vintage original
Publisher: Vintage
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 247
ISBN-13: 9780307741912
Subjects: Science; Forecasting; SCIENCE / General; Technological forecasting
Description: "Editor Max Brockman introduces the work of some of today's brightest and most innovative young scientists in this fascinating and exciting collection of writings that describe the very boundaries of our knowledge.  Future Science features nineteen young scientists, most of whom are presenting their innovative work and ideas to a general audience for the first time. Featured in this collection are William McEwan, a virologist, discussing his research into the biology of antiviral immunity; Naomi Eisenberger, a neuroscientist, wondering how social rejection affects us physically; Jon Kleinberg, a computer scientist, showing what massive datasets can teach us about society and ourselves; and Anthony Aguirre, a physicist, who gives readers a tantalizing glimpse of infinity"--

"Eighteen of the top young scientists at work today present for the lay reader the latest developments in the fields of evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, genetic engineering, and climate science"--