By Annalee Newitz
Doubleday, 2013. 305 pages. Nonfiction
In Earth's history, life on the planet has been seriously threatened with extinction at least half a dozen times. In this book, Newitz considers how humanity would face similar threats should they occur in the future. She examines how life on Earth has been threatened before, how human life has come through disasters in the past, and what scientific breakthroughs today could help us avoid serious harm in the future.
From studying ancient underground cities, to cultivating cyanobacteria for energy use, to understanding how space elevators could make leaving the planet easier, Newitz leaves no stone unturned in this serious consideration of what innovations and principles will help ensure the survival of humanity. This is a fascinating read that has something for everyone, but especially those interested in the sciences.
BHG
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