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Martin Rees

    June 23, 1942

    Martin Rees is an English cosmologist and astrophysicist whose work focuses on understanding the universe. His literary output delves into profound questions of existence, exploring the frontiers of our knowledge and humanity's potential futures within the cosmos. Rees's style is known for its ability to make complex scientific concepts accessible to a broad audience, while maintaining scientific rigor and a deep respect for the mysteries of the universe. His writing inspires reflection on our place in the cosmos and the infinite possibilities that lie ahead.

    Martin Rees
    If Science is to Save Us
    Our final hour
    The Stuff of the Universe
    Our Cosmic Habitat
    Universe
    Universe : the definitive visual guide
    • 2023

      Noch nie war es für die Menschheit so wichtig, der Wissenschaft zuzuhören. Ein hoch entwickeltes Wissen und eine fortschrittliche Technologie wie nie zuvor in der Geschichte sind beste Voraussetzungen, um die Zukunft unseres Planeten zu bestimmen. Doch die Entscheidungen, die wir über die Anwendung der Wissenschaft treffen, können nicht aus dem Labor kommen, sie müssen vielmehr das Ergebnis einer breiten öffentlichen Debatte sein. Die Wissenschaft muss Teil unserer Kultur werden. Wie Martin Rees in dieser fachkundigen und persönlichen Analyse zeigt, müssen wir global, rational und langfristig denken, auf der Grundlage der Technologie des 21. Jahrhunderts, aber geleitet von Werten, die von der Wissenschaft nicht vorgegeben werden können.

      Wenn uns Wissenschaft retten soll
    • 2022

      If Science is to Save Us

      • 200 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      There has never been a time when ‘following the science’ has been more important for humanity. At no other point in history have we had such advanced knowledge and technology at our fingertips, nor had such astonishing capacity to determine the future of our planet. But the decisions we must make on how science is applied belong outside the lab and should be the outcome of wide public debate. For that to happen, science needs to become part of our common culture. Science is not just for scientists: if it were, it could never save us from the multiple crises we face. For science can save us, if its innovations mesh carefully into society and its applications are channelled for the common good. As Martin Rees argues in this expert and personal analysis of the scientific endeavour on which we all depend, we need to think globally, we need to think rationally and we need to think long-term, empowered by twenty-first-century technology but guided by values that science alone cannot provide.

      If Science is to Save Us
    • 2022

      Budoucnost lidstva na Zemi zásadně závisí na budoucnosti vědy a na tom, jak úspěšně k řešení svých problémů využijeme technologický pokrok. Musíme však myslet racionálně, globálně, kolektivně, optimisticky a předvídat daleko dopředu. Pokrok v biotechnologii, kybernetice, robotice a v rozvoji umělé inteligence – pokud se bude uplatňovat rozumně – nám umožní pomoci rozvojovým zemím a překonat hrozby, kterým lidstvo čelí – od klimatické změny po jadernou válku. Kniha O budoucnosti přináší v přístupné a čtivé formě fascinující vhled do nejmodernější vědy a technologie každému, kdo chce porozumět stěžejním problémům, které budou definovat budoucnost lidstva na Zemi i ve vesmíru.

      O budoucnosti : vyhlídky lidstva
    • 2021

      Universum

      Die große Bild-Enzyklopädie mit mehr als 2500 Fotografien und Illustrationen

      Die Inhalte aus dem Weltraum-Buch im Überblick: Das All und seine Erforschung: Das Kapitel erklärt die wichtigsten Theorien zur Entstehung, dem möglichen Ende des Universums und zu den im Weltall befindlichen Objekten. Zudem erfahren Sie, wie die Bewegungen der Erde unser Bild des Alls beeinflussen und erhalten eine kurze Geschichte der Astronomie und Raumfahrt - Das Weltall: Erhalten Sie einen umfassenden Überblick über unser Sonnensystem, die Milchstrasse und die Galaxien jenseits unserer eigenen. Mit einführenden Erläuterungen zu den verschiedenen Himmelskörpern und detaillierten Einzelprofilen der Planeten, Sterne, Sternenhaufen, Galaxien usw. - Der Sternenhimmel: Das Schlusskapitel enthält einen umfassenden Sternenatlas mit Einträgen zu den Sternenkonstellationen, von Andromeda bis Ursa Major, und den jeweiligen Himmelskörpern. Im zweiten Abschnitt finden Sie Himmelskarten für jeden Monat des Jahres, von der nördlichen und südlichen Hemisphäre aus betrachtet

      Universum
    • 2019

      Exploring the future of space travel, the potential for extraterrestrial life, and the intricacies of our solar system and galaxies, this book offers a captivating perspective from a prominent scientist. It delves into the workings of science, the universe's origins, and its predicted cold, lonely conclusion. The narrative also reflects on the fate of our world, providing a stunning and accessible account of these profound themes alongside the author's personal vision.

      Our amazing world Seen by a scientist, a thinker, an Astronomer Royal
    • 2018

      On the Future

      • 296 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      3.7(755)Add rating

      "Humanity has reached a critical moment. Our world is unsettled and rapidly changing, and we face existential risks over the next century. Various outcomes--good and bad--are possible. Yet our approach to the future is characterized by short-term thinking, polarizing debates, alarmist rhetoric, and pessimism. In this short, exhilarating book, renowned scientist and bestselling author Martin Rees argues that humanity's prospects depend on our taking a very different approach to planning for tomorrow. The future of humanity is bound to the future of science and hinges on how successfully we harness technological advances to address our challenges. If we are to use science to solve our problems while avoiding its dystopian risks, we must think rationally, globally, collectively, and optimistically about the long term. Advances in biotechnology, cybertechnology, robotics, and artificial intelligence--if pursued and applied wisely--could empower us to boost the developing and developed world and overcome the threats humanity faces on Earth, from climate change to nuclear war. At the same time, further advances in space science will allow humans to explore the solar system and beyond with robots and AI. But there is no "Plan B" for Earth--no viable alternative within reach if we do not care for our home planet. Rich with fascinating insights into cutting-edge science and technology, this accessible book will captivate anyone who wants to understand the critical issues that will define the future of humanity on Earth and beyond."-- Provided by publisher

      On the Future
    • 2015

      Just Six Numbers

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      3.7(33)Add rating

      Astronomer Royal Martin Rees shows how the behaviour and origins of the universe can be explained by just six numbers.

      Just Six Numbers
    • 2014
    • 2013

      Gravity's Fatal Attraction

      • 350 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      4.3(30)Add rating

      Blending descriptive theoretical arguments with the latest observational results, Begelman and Rees present the evidence for black holes and their role in the Universe. This lavishly illustrated book is suitable for introductory undergraduate courses, and will also fascinate amateur astronomers and all readers interested in astronomy and physics.

      Gravity's Fatal Attraction