Cybernetics. Neuroscience. Nanotechnolgy. Genetic engineering. Hacktivism. Transhumanism. The world of tomorrow is already here, and the technological changes we all face have inspired a new wave of stories to address our fears, hope, dreams, and desires as Homo sapiens evolve -- or not -- into their next incarnation. This book presents twenty diverse tales of humanity's tomorrow as told by some of today's most gripping science fiction visionaries....

The microscopic realm of nanotechnology is already transforming the field of medicine. In research labs and hospitals around the world tiny nanoparticles are delivering medicine to targeted body parts, improving MRIs and other imaging methods, and helping to rebuild damaged tissues. These and other advances in nanotechnology promise to give people healthier, longer lives in the years ahead.

Some of the most powerful creatures and objects in our world are so tiny they can't be seen with the naked eye. Take a sneak peak into the world of glowing plankton. Meet tiny robots the size of a human cell. Learn what happens when virus zombies attack. You'll be amazed what you see when you turn your eye on the world of the mini but mighty.

Discusses the use of nanotechnology and its impact on ecosystems and communities.

The Pulldogs are a group of people that undergo anthropological transformations caused by nanites. This changes the way they eat and gives rise to a culture reminiscent of a creative and sustainable nomadic society. Using 3D printers and cloud computing, the Pulldogs make an impossible and anachronistic choice--is this new life really a good one?

Three men are found dead in the locked second-floor office of a Honolulu building, with no sign of struggle except for the ultrafine, razor-sharp cuts covering their bodies. The only clue left behind is a tiny bladed robot, nearly invisible to the human eye. In the lush forests of Oahu, groundbreaking technology has ushered in a revolutionary era of biological prospecting. Tres hombres son encontrados muertos en la oficina cerrada del piso segundo...

This book introduces the general scientific and engineering underpinnings of microelectronics and nanotechnology, and explores how this new technological revolution is transforming the very essence of civilization. To round things out for the technologically curious, special 'widget deconstruction' chapters address the inner workings of ubiquitous micro/nano-enabled pieces of technology such as cell phones, flash drives, GPS, DVDs, and digital cameras....