The Next Big Thing

In The Next Big Thing, meteorologist and science reporter Rob Marciano takes listeners on an enlightening journey through groundbreaking technological innovations that promise to transform our future. Covering four key areas—energy, electricity, infrastructure, and information—Marciano provides firsthand insights and visually captivating explanations, including a visit to a nuclear fusion reactor and an encounter with the AI android SOPHIA. Complemented by physicist James Trefil’s analysis of emerging technologies like solid-state batteries and quantum computers, this audiobook inspires belief in a brighter future powered by science and innovation.