Time 100 New Scientific Discoveries

New York: Time, 2017. — 178 p.In the latest of Time's extraordinary volumes on scientific discoveries, this special edition curates the 100 most impactful recent breakthroughs across 10 disciplines. Through sharp photos and Time's peerless reporting, readers will explore the most captivating news and revelations in technology, botany, archaeology, genetics, zoology, the Earth, the mind, the cosmos, medicine and chemistry..Stunning advances across many fields of science stand to reshape the way we view the world around and within us.
Technology.
Diabetes care goes more high-tech. Also: underwater wearables, virtual reality for pain, and more.
Botany.
Honeybees are under threat, and so are your favorite foods. Also: why flowers move, the avocado shortage, and more.
Archaeology.
Discoveries about humans’ ancient ancestors spark debate. Also: the oldest fossils, what killed the dinosaurs, and more.
Genetics.
Prenatal testing can predict more than ever before. Also: coffee addiction, fat-burning genes, left-handedness, and more.
Zoology.
Experts rethink zoos as new insights reveal the animal mind. Also: feline friendships, whale dialects, and more.
The Earth.
Fracking is causing earthquakes in Oklahoma. Also: coral bleaching, global air-pollution problems, and more.
The Mind.
Small lifestyle changes may curb Alzheimer’s disease. Also: exercise for the brain, magic mushrooms, and more.
The Cosmos.
Scientists confirm gravitational waves. Also: black holes, life in space, and more.
Medicine.
Cancer treatment gets highly specialized, but not everyone benefits. Also: pot for pain, blindness cures in mice, and more.
Chemistry.
CRISPR may change lives, but ethical dilemmas remain. Also: chemical exposures in the kitchen, and more.
Four New Species.
Parts of this book were previously published in TIME and on Time.com.