Thrilling new discoveries in science and technology are announced almost daily. Cutting-Edge Science and Technology keeps readers at the forefront of new research. Astronomy covers the hottest topics in deep space, including exoplanets, black holes, and dark matter, as well as the amazing telescope technology that makes this work possible. High-impact photos and explanatory graphics and charts bring scientific concepts to life. Features include essential...

"Embark on an . . . journey that starts with the Big Bang and takes you all the way to the end of the universe . . . take a look billions of years into the past and discover the mind-bending early moments of the universe, the rise of the first stars, and the formation of the earliest galaxies. Explore the birth our sun and solar system and the formation of the only place in the universe known to support life: the earth. Finally, we'll zoom billions...

Chronicles the discovery and explorations of the planet Mars and discusses each of its moons, its place in the solar system, and more.

Since the first Mars-bound probes were launched in the 1960s, the planet has intrigued scientists and the public alike due to its potential for human habitability. However, despite its many similarities to Earth, so far there has been no conclusive evidence that life has existed on Mars. Although no human has actually traveled to the planet, the scientific community has extensively studied its geology, climate, and history. This title examines past...

La observación del cosmos ha sido, a lo largo de la historia de la humanidad, un terreno tambaleante, lejano del rigor cientificista que parece caracterizar a la exploración de la naturaleza. Su estudio tampoco ha sido progresivo: ha variado y ha decaído, ha ofrecido teorías racionales e insensatas, ha ido de la mano tanto de la teología como de la ciencias formales. Entre sus protagonistas hay matemáticos y físicos,pero también canónigos,...

This revealing title offers readers insight into the many transformations our universe has experienced since its origin fourteen billion years ago. Through dynamic illustrations, diagrams, and accompanying text, readers will learn how the universe evolved to its present state and what theorists predict will happen in the future. The origins of the universe are covered, as are theories regarding existence before the big bang. Furthermore, in covering...

Explains how scientists' observations of the stars led to the development of the big bang theory, a theory of how our universe was formed.

"The moons of our solar system feature extreme and potentially life-hosting environments. This book delves into the science behind the fascinating properties of various moons and explains why astronomers search for life on moons"--Provided by publishe

Examines the debate over the future of the U.S. space program, providing a variety of opinions on the costs of crewed missions to Mars and the Moon, the potential benefits, the dangers of space exploration, and the possibility of human settlement on Mars, and including quotes and other information from the pages of "USA TODAY" newspaper.

The inner planets, Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars, are important for study because they are so similar. All are terrestrial, meaning they have a solid surface. Mercury, being closest to the Sun, experiences the most intense solar radiation. Venus is an example of an extreme greenhouse environment, with temperatures nearing 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Mars offers us great hope for finding an environment that could have harbored extraterrestrial life....