The Next Big Thing
€35.90
Product Information
| ISBN | 9781426223297 |
|---|---|
| Authors | James Trefil, Rob Marciano |
| Publisher | National Geographic Books |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Weight (kg) | 0.870 |
| Publishing Date | 14/04/2026 |
| Price (excl. tax) | €33.87 |
| Tax | €2.03 |
| Price (incl. tax) | €35.90 |
| Availability | 6 units in external warehouse |
Product Description
What will our future look like?In 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:Energy - How will we power the planet? Marciano ventures inside a nuclear fusion reactor to learn about sustainable, near-infinite energy. Electricity - Marciano goes airborne in an electric one-person aircraft—could be tomorrow's Uber!Infrastructure - Can we build cleaner cities? Marciano visits Ascent, a timber skyscraper in Milwaukee. Information - Is AI friend or foe? Marciano meets android SOPHIA and asks her that question. Complementing Marciano's 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. By the end of this book, you won't just hope for a better future. You'll believe in it—by understanding the bold science and technology making it happen.