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Hubert Reeves

    July 13, 1932 – October 13, 2023

    Hubert Reeves is a Canadian astrophysicist and science popularizer. His writings, which delve into the cosmos and our place within it, have resonated with a very wide audience. He also champions the preservation of wildlife. His work is celebrated for its accessibility and its elegant ability to explain complex cosmic concepts.

    Hubert Reeves
    Chroniques du ciel et de la vie
    Wie kommt das Blau ins Meer?
    Die schönste Geschichte der Welt
    La Terre vue du coeur
    Origins: Cosmos, Earth, and Mankind
    The Universe Explained To My Grandchildren
    • 2012

      Origins: Cosmos, Earth, and Mankind

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      4.1(207)Add rating

      Exploring fundamental questions that have long fascinated humanity, three distinguished scientists present a dialogue that merges insights from astrophysics, chemistry, and anthropology. They trace the universe's evolution from the Big Bang to the emergence of Homo sapiens, providing accessible explanations that challenge traditional religious and philosophical narratives. This engaging work offers enlightening perspectives on the origins of the cosmos, life, and human existence, all while avoiding complex jargon, making it approachable for the general reader.

      Origins: Cosmos, Earth, and Mankind
    • 2012

      Grandpa, how big is the universe? How far are the stars? How can we tell the sun's age? In this book, master astrophysicist Hubert Reeves unlocks the secrets of the universe. This is his spiritual testament to younger generations and a perfect occasion for us all to revise our conceptions about the cosmos.

      The Universe Explained To My Grandchildren