Both a history of the great scientific achievements of yore and an explanation of the mind-boggling advances of the present day, this LIFE book is a fantastic voyage from beginning to end-the innovations and "Ureka!" moments that have changed humankind's progress on this earth. Medical breakthroughs and technological marvels, theoretical insights (step to the lectern, Dr. Einstein) and hands-on inventions (does Steve Wozniak make the cut?), this book...