It is often said that the world is witnessing now a second industrial revolution, Which will transform the society as radically as did the first. List some key contemporary area of science and technology, which are responsible for this revolution.

Explanation

Some key contemporary areas of science and technology, which are chiefly responsible for a new industrial revolution taking place now and likely to take place in near future are: (i) Design of super-fast computers.
Biotechnology.
Developments in the field of space sciences.
Development of super-conducting materials at room temperature.
Advancements in the fields of electronics, information technology and nanotechnology.