Recent advances in pure and applied physics are explored by award-winning author David E. Newton. Among the topics covered are the top quark, carbon nanotubes, updates on black holes, and single molecule studies of DNA. Many of the topics covered are strongly interdisciplinary, reflecting the nature of much scientific research today.

Discovering recent advances and exploring issues in science is now easier and more exciting with the Oryx Frontiers of Science series. This series surpasses typical science yearbooks with its clear and concise coverage of cutting-edge developments in science. Each book is a handy first-stop source that covers a wide range of topics in an engaging manner. Ideal for anyone interested in science and its effects on society--high school (especially AP) students, college students, teachers and professors, career councelors, and librarians. Series features include:

- Recent research breakthroughs
- Current social and ethical issues
- New Technology and applications
- Biographies of key individuals
- Documents, speeches, statements, and reports
- Unsolved questions and research trends
- Career opportunities
- Organizations and associations
- Print and nonprint resources