Proceedings of the Royal Institution of Great Britain, Vol. 66

Since its foundation in 1799, the Royal Institution of Great Britain has aimed to inspire enthusiasm and excitement for science. The Friday Evening Discourses form one of the most prestigious series of lectures on science in the world; famous scientists describe their work in language accessible to a general audience. The latest volume of the Proceedings covers the future of human evolution, the materials and technology used in the Formula One motorcar construction, the future for solar energy, and the role of gravity in astronomy, among other topics that appeal to the scientist and layman alike.Day, Peter is the author of 'Proceedings of the Royal Institution of Great Britain, Vol. 66', published 1995 under ISBN 9780198558965 and ISBN 0198558961.