A Positron Named Priscilla

A Positron Named Priscilla is a book of wonder, offering a fascinating, readable overview of the cutting-edge investigations of many of today's leading young scientists. This volume, containing chapters authored by popular science writers, reports on some of the most exciting recent discoveries and advances. Topics include planetary science, astrophysics and the emergence of helioseismology, biology and what we have learned about DNA, physics and our newfound ability to move and manipulate individual atoms on a surface, and more.