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The Resource The future of humanity : terraforming Mars, interstellar travel, immortality, and our destiny beyond Earth, Dr. Michio Kaku, Professor of Theoretical Physics, City University of New York

The future of humanity : terraforming Mars, interstellar travel, immortality, and our destiny beyond Earth, Dr. Michio Kaku, Professor of Theoretical Physics, City University of New York

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"Formerly the domain of fiction, moving human civilization to the stars is increasingly becoming a scientific possibility--and a necessity. Whether in the near future due to climate change and the depletion of finite resources, or in the distant future due to catastrophic cosmological events, we must face the reality that humans will one day need to leave planet Earth to survive as a species. World-renowned physicist and futurist Michio Kaku explores in rich, intimate detail the process by which humanity may gradually move away from the planet and develop a sustainable civilization in outer space. He reveals how cutting-edge developments in robotics, nanotechnology, and biotechnology may allow us to terraform and build habitable cities on Mars. He then takes us beyond the solar system to nearby stars, which may soon be reached by nanoships traveling on laser beams at near the speed of light. Finally, he brings us beyond our galaxy, and even beyond our universe, to the possibility of immortality, showing us how humans may someday be able to leave our bodies entirely and laser port to new havens in space. With irrepressible enthusiasm and wonder, Dr. Kaku takes readers on a fascinating journey to a future in which humanity may finally fulfill its long-awaited destiny among the stars"--
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Edition
First edition.
Extent
xx, 339 pages
Contents
  • Introduction : Toward a multiplanet species
  • Part I. Leaving the Earth. Preparing for liftoff
  • New golden age of space travel
  • Mining the heavens
  • Mars or bust
  • Mars : the garden planet
  • Gas giants, comets, and beyond
  • Part II. Voyage to the stars. Robots in space
  • Building a starship
  • Kepler and a universe of planets
  • Part III. Life in the universe. Immortality
  • Transhumanism and technology
  • Search for extraterrestrial life
  • Advanced civilizations
  • Leaving the universe
Isbn
9780385542760
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Label
The future of humanity : terraforming Mars, interstellar travel, immortality, and our destiny beyond Earth
Title
The future of humanity
Title remainder
terraforming Mars, interstellar travel, immortality, and our destiny beyond Earth
Statement of responsibility
Dr. Michio Kaku, Professor of Theoretical Physics, City University of New York
Creator
Author
Subject
Language
eng
Summary
"Formerly the domain of fiction, moving human civilization to the stars is increasingly becoming a scientific possibility--and a necessity. Whether in the near future due to climate change and the depletion of finite resources, or in the distant future due to catastrophic cosmological events, we must face the reality that humans will one day need to leave planet Earth to survive as a species. World-renowned physicist and futurist Michio Kaku explores in rich, intimate detail the process by which humanity may gradually move away from the planet and develop a sustainable civilization in outer space. He reveals how cutting-edge developments in robotics, nanotechnology, and biotechnology may allow us to terraform and build habitable cities on Mars. He then takes us beyond the solar system to nearby stars, which may soon be reached by nanoships traveling on laser beams at near the speed of light. Finally, he brings us beyond our galaxy, and even beyond our universe, to the possibility of immortality, showing us how humans may someday be able to leave our bodies entirely and laser port to new havens in space. With irrepressible enthusiasm and wonder, Dr. Kaku takes readers on a fascinating journey to a future in which humanity may finally fulfill its long-awaited destiny among the stars"--
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Kaku, Michio
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629.45/5
Illustrations
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Index
index present
LC call number
QB461
LC item number
.K343 2018
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
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  • Astrophysics
  • Space colonies
  • Interplanetary voyages
  • Planets
  • Mars (Planet)
  • Interplanetary voyages
  • SCIENCE
  • TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING
  • SCIENCE
  • Astrophysics
  • Exploration of Mars (Planet)
  • Interplanetary voyages
  • Planets
  • Space colonies
  • Mars (Planet)
  • Astronautics
  • Space colonies
  • Interplanetary voyages
  • Astronautics and civilization
  • Outer space
Label
The future of humanity : terraforming Mars, interstellar travel, immortality, and our destiny beyond Earth, Dr. Michio Kaku, Professor of Theoretical Physics, City University of New York
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Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-324) and index
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volume
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  • nc
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rdacarrier
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text
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  • txt
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Contents
Introduction : Toward a multiplanet species -- Part I. Leaving the Earth. Preparing for liftoff -- New golden age of space travel -- Mining the heavens -- Mars or bust -- Mars : the garden planet -- Gas giants, comets, and beyond -- Part II. Voyage to the stars. Robots in space -- Building a starship -- Kepler and a universe of planets -- Part III. Life in the universe. Immortality -- Transhumanism and technology -- Search for extraterrestrial life -- Advanced civilizations -- Leaving the universe
Control code
on1013774445
Dimensions
25 cm.
Edition
First edition.
Extent
xx, 339 pages
Isbn
9780385542760
Lccn
2017046597
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other control number
  • 99977256590
  • 40027964286
Other physical details
illustrations
System control number
(OCoLC)1013774445
Label
The future of humanity : terraforming Mars, interstellar travel, immortality, and our destiny beyond Earth, Dr. Michio Kaku, Professor of Theoretical Physics, City University of New York
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-324) and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Introduction : Toward a multiplanet species -- Part I. Leaving the Earth. Preparing for liftoff -- New golden age of space travel -- Mining the heavens -- Mars or bust -- Mars : the garden planet -- Gas giants, comets, and beyond -- Part II. Voyage to the stars. Robots in space -- Building a starship -- Kepler and a universe of planets -- Part III. Life in the universe. Immortality -- Transhumanism and technology -- Search for extraterrestrial life -- Advanced civilizations -- Leaving the universe
Control code
on1013774445
Dimensions
25 cm.
Edition
First edition.
Extent
xx, 339 pages
Isbn
9780385542760
Lccn
2017046597
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other control number
  • 99977256590
  • 40027964286
Other physical details
illustrations
System control number
(OCoLC)1013774445

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