Andrew Pollack et al.

In the following viewpoint, a team of New York Times science and technology writers highlights emerging technologies that are likely to bolster America’s economy in the future. Consulting with government, industry, and university experts, the writers compiled a list of ten critical and promising technologies that are ideal for investment to secure America’s future. For the sake of brevity, three technologies—solar energy, supercomputers, and superconductors—are excluded. The writers include Andrew Pollack, William J. Broad, Barnaby J. Feder, John Markoff, and John Holusha.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. According to experts cited by the authors, what should critical technologies address?
2. What do the authors believe are the possible applications for each technology?
3. What would be the benefits of a...