SCIENTIFICA

. Scientifica tells of the discoveries and inventions that led to modern technology, explains the fundamental concepts of many scientific principles, and also examines the physical world, from the stars above to the ground below. With our increasing understanding of our environment we can learn to preserve our natural resources for the future. The information presented throughout the pages of Scientifica will enhance our appreciation of the marvels of nature and increase our understanding of the technology that surrounds us. Scientifica covers mathematics, astronomy, geology, physics, chemistry, biology, and medicine, explaining the major discoveries of each of these fields of science, telling the stories of the people and techniques involved, and showing how these discoveries have become part of modern life. The reader can follow the development of knowledge over time for example, today