Books about science and technology feature a broad range of works about various scientific disciplines, such as physics, biology, chemistry, and environmental science, as well as technological innovations and advancements. Topics may include groundbreaking research, technological developments, scientific theories, and the impact of science and technology on society. The collection encompasses both popular science books that make complex concepts accessible and technical texts for specialized audiences. Whether you’re interested in exploring the latest technological trends, understanding fundamental scientific principles, or examining the intersection of science and daily life, these books offer valuable insights and knowledge. Here are our books about science and technology.
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InThe Diversity Principle, David B. Oppenheimer, dubbed America’s “diversity detective” by The New Yorker, chronicles how diversity became a foundational value in higher education, commerce, and science over the past two centuries. He shows how the principle continues to shape intellectual and political life, even as it faces contemporary challenges.
In The Catalyst | RNA and the Quest to Unlock Life’s Deepest Secrets, Thomas R. Cech recounts his own paradigm-shifting discovery that RNA can catalyze biochemical reactions, as well as his work on the “fountain of youth” telomerase, and unfolds how RNA holds the key to the intricate machinery of our cells, the critical processes of aging and disease, and the spectacular powers of breakthrough therapies from CRISPR to mRNA vaccines.
Before the Big Bang | The Origin of the Universe and What Lies Beyond by Laura Mersini-Houghton explores the author’s theory of the existence of a multiverse. The incredible scientific saga of one woman’s mind-expanding journey through the multiverse, Before the Big Bang will reshape our understanding of humanity’s place in the unfathomable vastness of the cosmos.
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Amitav Acharya
Esther Allen
Gerard Araud
Chris Bohjalian
Andrew Scott Cooper
Vincent Coppola
Eva Dou
Caldwell B., Esselstyn, Jr., M.D.
Bruce Falconer
Gillian Lipton
Sven Steinmo
Robert Suettinger
Tanzina Vega
Olajide Williams
Dalena Wright