Impact of Science & Technology on Society

''The future hasn''t happened yet. The idea that our civilisation is doomed is not established fact. It is a story we tell ourselves.''In the 1980s...

Are you curious about smart cities? You should be! By mid-century, two-thirds of us will live in cities. The world of tomorrow will be a world of c...

Nautilus Award Gold Medal Winner, Ecology & Environment   In Matter and Desire, internationally renowned biologist and philosopher Andreas Web...

''It might just save your life - and your children''s lives. The Globotics Upheaval is a manifesto for future-proofing our jobs and prosperity'' Su...

It''s dinned into us from birth that ''all good things come at a price''. Today, that price looks apocalyptic, with wars, exploitation and environm...

French cultural theorist and urbanist Paul Virilio is best known for his writings on media, technology, and architecture. Gathered here in A Winter...

Since the founding in 1660 of the Royal Society, London, scientists engaging in experimental research have sought to establish a base for explorato...

Traditional media is over. The internet reigns. And in the attention economy, influencers are royalty. But who are they and how do you become one?...

In this beautiful and unique combination of art and science, this stunningly detailed book examines how the rules of science govern the the world a...

The Times and Financial Times Book of the Year''Enticing'' Sunday Times ''Engaging'' Financial Times ''Excellent'' Amol Rajan, BBC NewsAs techn...

'The best up-to-date, go-to book on the social and economic implications of artificial intelligence - Tyler Cowen'Rule of the Robots explores the f...

'A fascinating book . . . Bhaskar is a reassuringly positive and often witty guide'Observer'A fascinating, must-read book covering a vast array of ...

A disturbing portrait of a modern American family'Imagine Richard Yates becoming fascinated by Donald Antrim before writing Revolutionary Road and ...

DNA ancestry companies generate revenues in the region of $1bn a year, and the company 23andMe is said to have sold 10 million DNA ancestry kits to...