So you’ve fallen in love with space and now you want to see it for yourself, huh? You want to witness the birth of a star, or visit the black hole at the center of our galaxy? You want to know if there are aliens out there, or how to travel through a wormhole? You want the wonders of the universe revealed before your very eyes?
Well stop, because all that will probably kill you.
From mundane comets in our solar backyard to exotic remnants of the Big Bang, from dying stars to young galaxies, the universe may be beautiful, but it’s treacherous. Through metaphors and straightforward language, it breathes life into astrophysics, unveiling how particles and forces and fields interplay to create the drama in the heavens above us.
About the Author
Paul M. Sutter is a theoretical cosmologist and an external advisor for NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts program. A prolific scientist, he has written over 60 academic publications on topics such as the earliest moments of the big bang and the largest objects in the universe. Paul is also an award-winning science communicator. He has authored three critically acclaimed, international bestselling books and has hosted television shows on Discovery, Science Channel, History Channel, and numerous digital outlets. You can find his essays in The New York Times, Scientific American, Nautilus, and more. In addition to regular appearances on NBC News, BBC News, CNN, and The Weather Channel, Paul has developed one of the most popular podcasts in the world and is a globally recognized leader in the intersection of art and science, especially in his role as a United States Cultural Ambassador.
“Sutter’s macabre humor and lucid science writing make this an entertaining read with mass appeal.”
“The tongue-in-cheek alarmist tone offsets Sutter’s deep fascination, and his joy of discovery is infectious. This accessible overview of our bizarre universe will encourage readers to delve deeper and learn more.”
“Funny and informative, Sutter’s gleefully bleak interstellar survey will foster a greater appreciation for humanity’s home, and a deeper understanding of space.”
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