Collection: Adult Non Fiction - Science and Technology

"A technology expert describes the ever-increasing role of artificial intelligence in weapons development, the ethical dilemmas these weapons pose, and the potential threat to humanity."--Provided by publisher.

Put your mathematical muscle to the test with this entertaining and essential guide to 50 of the world's greatest problems. Can you explain Fermat's Last Theorem? What is the shape of the Universe? And how do you add up to infinity? Challenge yourself with The Genius Test: Maths and learn to thin...

After first publishing Infinitism Magazine in 2012, Melbourne based designer and creative, Jourdan Sungkar has published, Get the Met: Melbourne Train System Design, detailing the aesthetics, history and evolution of the Train System in one of the world's most liveable cities. This book is dedica...

Darwin never stopped thinking about the garden at his childhood home, The Mount. It was here, under the tutelage of his green-fingered mother and sisters, that he first examined the reproductive life of flowers, collected birds' eggs, and began the experiments that would lead to his theory of evo...

This is the story of a quest: to find a Theory of Everything. Einstein dedicated his life to seeking this elusive Holy Grail, a single, revolutionary 'god equation' which would tie all the forces in the universe together, yet never found it. Some of the greatest minds in physics took up the searc...

The discovery of gold in Australia 150 years ago had profound effects on both the environment and indigenous Aboriginal peoples. In this book, a team of prominent historians and curators have collaborated to produce a cultural history of gold and its impact on the development of Australian society.

A lush volume filled with the gorgeous illustrations and is the seminal golden ratio keepsake. From the pyramids of Giza, to quasicrystals, to the proportions of the human face, the golden ratio has an infinite capacity to generate shapes with exquisite properties. Featuring clear, entertaining,...

A celebration of the world's finest cars, from stylish classics to the latest jaw-dropping models, as chosen by the experts at GQ. Foreword by Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button. From the magazine synonymous with style comes the ultimate guide to the greatest cars the world has ever seen. Wit...

Did you know there are over 47,000 facts in the world? And the good news is, many of them are in this book. That's right, The Grand Tour A-Z of the Car is the only reference guide you need for cars, driving and all related matters, especially if you're not too fussed about those facts being accur...