Question

What is an example the first author gives how science has solved a problem

Answer 1

For example, the challenge presented to the first class in 2000 was to design a mission of exploration to Mars to search for signs of past or present life. Some students, who saw themselves as prospective aeronautics or astronautics majors, immediately interpreted this as a simple invitation to solve the ideal rocket equation for the appropriate thrust necessary to transfer a research payload to Mars and back.