Donald Goldsmith is an astrophysicist, popular science author, and screenwriter dedicated to making complex astronomical subjects accessible to a wide audience. As president of Interstellar Media, he channels his expertise into works that bridge the gap between scientific discovery and public understanding. His significant contributions include roles in iconic series such as "Cosmos" and "The Astronomers," where he served as a science editor and co-writer. Through his numerous popular science books and articles for leading journals, Goldsmith invites readers on journeys through the wonders of the universe.
Human space journeys are awe-inspiring but risky and immensely expensive. Donald Goldsmith and Martin Rees argue that science calls for leaving space exploration to AI-guided robots, since robots range more widely and see more than any human can. Humanity's future in space must await decisions based on results from our ever-better machines.
Astronomers have recently discovered thousands of exotic planets that orbit stars throughout our Milky Way galaxy. With his characteristic wit and style, Donald Goldsmith shows how these observations have already broadened our planetary horizons, and tells us what may come next, including the ultimate discovery: life beyond our home planet.
Наше происхождение началось не на Земле, а, на самом деле, в космосе. Основываясь на научных открытиях и исследованиях, где пересекаются несколько наук — геология, биология, астрофизика и космология, — вы узнаете, как сформировались наши знания о космосе. В этой книге Нил Деграсс Тайсон и Дональд Голдсмит отправят вас в космический тур, где вы узнаете о рождении галактики, исследованиях Марса, об открытии воды на одной из лун Юпитера и многое другое.
“Who can ask for better cosmic tour guides to the universe than Drs. Tyson and Goldsmith?” —Michio Kaku, author of Hyperspace and Parallel Worlds Our true origins are not just human, or even terrestrial, but in fact cosmic. Drawing on recent scientific breakthroughs and the current cross-pollination among geology, biology, astrophysics, and cosmology, ?Origins? explains the soul-stirring leaps in our understanding of the cosmos. From the first image of a galaxy birth to Spirit Rover's exploration of Mars, to the discovery of water on one of Jupiter's moons, coauthors Neil deGrasse Tyson and Donald Goldsmith conduct a galvanizing tour of the cosmos with clarity and exuberance.
"Einstein 101" delves into the life and work of Albert Einstein, highlighting his contributions to understanding the universe through accessible explanations of his theories and thought experiments. Suitable for adults, it offers insights into both his public and private life, authored by award-winning writers Dr. Donald Goldsmith and Robert Libbon.
"Drawing on the current cross-pollination among geology, biology, astrophysics, and cosmology, Origins explains the soul-stirring leaps in our understanding of the universe while capturing the importance of such extraordinary events as the first image of a galaxy being born and the exploration of Martian frontiers by Spirit Rover. Distilling complex science into clear and lively prose, coauthors Neil deGrasse Tyson and Donald Goldsmith conduct a galvanizing tour of the cosmos that reveals what the universe has been up to while turning part of itself into us."--BOOK JACKET.
Dieses Buch erzählt die spannende Insiderstory aus den NASA-Labors über die Entdeckung von Lebensspuren im Meteoriten ALH 84001, eine dramatische Geschichte, die wie ein Krimi wirkt.
Forscher der NASA fanden in dem Meteoriten ALH 84001 Lebensspuren im Weltall ..
