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Will climate change force a massive human migration to the Northern Rim? How does our sense of morality arise from the structure of the brain? What does the latest research in language acquisition tells us about the role of culture in the way we think? What does current neurological research tell us about the nature of time? This wide-ranging collection of never-before-published essays offers the very latest insights into the daunting scientific questions of our time. Its contributors—some of the most brilliant young scientists working today—provide not only an introduction to their cutting-edge research, but discuss the social, ethical, and philosophical ramifications of their work. With essays covering fields as diverse as astrophysics, paleoanthropology, climatology, and neuroscience, What's Next? is a lucid and informed guide to the new frontiers of science.
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"Contains a number of fascinating topics that modern scientists are studying. It gives a good range of theories, providing just enough information for an overview. I have been encouraged to look further into some of the ideas based on what I read here. "
— Ann-Marie (4 out of 5 stars)
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" This book contains several essays about current scientific thought and research. Though some of the material was a little over my head, most of the essays were very thought provoking and exciting. "
— Whitney, 8/27/2013 -
" Sean Carroll's article is the best. ( I hope they'll find the Higgs boson, so everything'll change and I don't have to read his big book about spacetime geometery ) ~ "
— BAKU, 1/9/2013 -
" last chapter is the one to read-- talks about knowledge and cross-disciplinary and silo-breaking ways to broaden realms of knowable/workable information rather than become isolated by narrowness/specialization. "
— Ann, 11/2/2012 -
" Some very thought-provoking essays about cosmology and neurobiology. The more philosophical essays left me cold. "
— Kurt, 5/14/2012 -
" A wonderful collection of thought-provoking essays musing on the cutting edge of life science today (or, at least, 2007). "
— Kevin, 4/29/2012 -
" Contains a number of fascinating topics that modern scientists are studying. It gives a good range of theories, providing just enough information for an overview. I have been encouraged to look further into some of the ideas based on what I read here. "
— Ann-Marie, 12/29/2011 -
" Great essays from scientists discussing questions they believe will be of interest in the future. I loved this book, extremely smart and intelligent, something to re-read and talk about! "
— Irmgard, 11/30/2010 -
" The book explores different areas of science through the eyes of young scientists. Some entries are much better than others, ergo the three-star rating. "
— Michele, 8/24/2010 -
" Sean Carroll's article is the best. ( I hope they'll find the Higgs boson, so everything'll change and I don't have to read his big book about spacetime geometery ) ~ "
— Cavolonero, 7/17/2010 -
" last chapter is the one to read-- talks about knowledge and cross-disciplinary and silo-breaking ways to broaden realms of knowable/workable information rather than become isolated by narrowness/specialization. "
— Ann, 1/14/2010 -
" Some very thought-provoking essays about cosmology and neurobiology. The more philosophical essays left me cold. "
— Kurt, 7/26/2009 -
" This book contains several essays about current scientific thought and research. Though some of the material was a little over my head, most of the essays were very thought provoking and exciting. "
— Whitney, 7/12/2009 -
" Great essays from scientists discussing questions they believe will be of interest in the future. I loved this book, extremely smart and intelligent, something to re-read and talk about! "
— Irmgard, 7/7/2009 -
" The book explores different areas of science through the eyes of young scientists. Some entries are much better than others, ergo the three-star rating. "
— Michele, 7/5/2009
About the Narrators
Erik Davies is an accomplished audiobook narrator and voice-over actor. His stage credits include G.R. Point, Unpublished Letters, and Flats Fixed. Some of his television and film appearances include ER, Third Watch, and a starring role in the hit indie comedy High Society: A Pot Boiler. His audiobook narration has won three AudioFile Earphones Awards.
Kirsten Potter has won several awards, including more than a dozen AudioFile Earphones Awards and been a three-time finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. Her work has been recognized by the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts and by AudioFile magazine, among many others. She graduated with highest honors from Boston University and has performed on stage and in film and television, including roles on Medium, Bones, and Judging Amy.