"The Chronicle of Scientific Discoveries" by Asimof explores in depth all the achievements of science throughout history. Asimof examines, among other things, the discoveries and inventions in astronomy, exploration, biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics, and many others, decrypting each event with his own unique style. Brief texts, following the scientific discoveries of each period and year, show how scientists have influenced the world and how the world has responded to scientific progress. Here the reader can learn: How fire was tamed in 500,000 BC, why zero was added to the numerical system in 810, who invented the microscope in 1590, how DNA was recognized as genetic material in 1944, and get up close with: The first flight of a hot air balloon in 1783, X-rays, discovered in 1895, the discovery of Pluto in 1930, Sputnik, the first artificial satellite placed in Earth's orbit in 1957, the first test tube baby born in 1978, and many more."