Universe embraces wonders

Author: Yuan Zhixiang (Editor)
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Yesterday, we just bid farewell to the 20th century, and today we welcome the third millennium of the Common Era. In the garden of science, the recently passed century was a period of remarkable achievements. The development of science and technology surpassed the progress of human exploration of nature over the past several millennia. People's horizons have expanded unprecedentedly in both macro and micro directions. We not only came to understand our solar system but also recognized the Milky Way, a galaxy with a diameter of about 100,000 light-years, and even extended our reach to the universe beyond 100 billion light-years. Our ability to explore the microscopic structure of matter also made significant strides, from discovering atomic nuclei with a scale of only 10^-14 meters to particles as small as 10^-16 meters. During this century, the abundant fruits of science and technology greatly promoted the development of social productivity, profoundly transformed society, and simultaneously brought revolutionary changes in human concepts. This series of books covers scientific fields such as astronomy, geography, energy, meteorology, life sciences, computers, materials, and radiation. From these fields, we have selected several exploratory scientific topics and presented them in an accessible and straightforward manner. Using simple and unadorned language, supplemented by illustrations, we have integrated profound scientific theories into engaging stories or explanations. For young readers eager for knowledge, this series undoubtedly serves as an excellent popular science reading material. The authors of this series are experts, educators, and scholars who have long been engaged in research and practice in the field of science and technology. They have meticulously written this series, not only sharing their accumulated knowledge with readers but also imparting their perspectives and methods for addressing research questions. We hope that the readers, especially the young readers, of this series will benefit from it and gain inspiration, which will help improve their scientific and cultural literacy, continuously pursue knowledge, and contribute to the modernization of our country and the progress of human society.