Susan Hockfield
Age of Living Machines: How Biology Will Build the Next Technology Revolution
Age of Living Machines: How Biology Will Build the Next Technology Revolution
- Condition: Brand new
- UK Delivery times: Usually arrives within 2 - 3 working days
- UK Shipping: Fee starts at £2.39. Subject to product weight & dimension
Couldn't load pickup availability
Excellent- More about Age of Living Machines: How Biology Will Build the Next Technology Revolution
Discoveries in physics and engineering a century ago led to the development of new technologies such as radios, telephones, televisions, aircraft, radar, nuclear power, computers, the Internet, and digital tools. Today, a new convergence of discoveries in biology and engineering is producing next-generation products with the potential to revolutionize humanitarian, medical, and environmental challenges.
Format: Hardback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 07 June 2019
Publisher: WW Norton & Co
A century ago, remarkable advancements in physics and engineering paved the way for the emergence of a multitude of awe-inspiring innovations. These included the invention of radios, telephones, televisions, aircraft, radar, nuclear power, computers, the Internet, and a wide range of constantly evolving digital tools. The profound impact of these technologies on our lives has been so significant that it is impossible to imagine a world without them.
Today, we stand at the brink of a new era of convergence, where discoveries in biology are merging with engineering to yield an array of seemingly impossible technologies. These cutting-edge advancements hold the potential to revolutionize our world on a scale comparable to the digital wonders of the twentieth century. Just a few examples of these groundbreaking innovations include virus-built batteries, protein-based water filters, cancer-detecting nanoparticles, mind-reading bionic limbs, and computer-engineered crops. These remarkable examples serve as a glimpse into the immense promise of the technology story of the twenty-first century in addressing some of the most pressing humanitarian, medical, and environmental challenges of our time.
Weight: 448g
Dimension: 166 x 243 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780393634747
This item can be found in:
UK and International shipping information
UK and International shipping information
UK Delivery and returns information:
- Delivery within 2 - 3 days when ordering in the UK.
- Shipping fee for UK customers from £2.39. Fully tracked shipping service available.
- Returns policy: Return within 30 days of receipt for full refund.
International deliveries:
Shulph Ink now ships to Australia, Canada, France, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Spain, Netherlands, New Zealand and the United States of America.
- Delivery times: within 5 - 20 business days when ordering to France, Germany, Ireland, Spain, Canada and the United States. Up to 30 business days for Australia and New Zealand.
- Shipping fee: charges vary for overseas orders. Only tracked services are available for international orders.
- Customs charges: If ordering to addresses outside the United Kingdom, you may or may not incur additional customs and duties fees during local delivery.
