This Is Astrophysics

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Explore the interconnectedness of all things in the universe

By The Blinkist Curators

What's it about?

Do you look up into the night sky and wonder how you're looking at something light-years away? Start finding answers in these Blinks on astrophysics! In this collection, you'll learn about how the universe came to be, interstellar objects that have flown into our orbit, and discover how science can provide answers to what was previously thought of as supernatural phenomena.

This Is Astrophysics

Explore the interconnectedness of all things in the universe

Cosmos

One small step toward understanding the greatness of the universe

The Particle at the End of the Universe

The Particle at the End of the Universe

How the Hunt for the Higgs Boson Leads Us to the Edge of a New World

Physics of the Impossible

Physics of the Impossible

A Scientific Exploration of the World of Phasers, Force Fields, Teleportation, and Time Travel

Moon

Past, Present and Future

What’s the Theory of Everything?

What’s the Theory of Everything?

Physics tackles universal truths, from gravity to atoms. But what happens when two major theories don’t quite fit together? Theoretical physicist Jim Al-Khalili explains the importance of finding a Theory of Everything. You’ll learn about some of the current frontrunners and why it’s so important for all of us—especially scientists—to test theories rigorously.

Extraterrestrial

Extraterrestrial

The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth

Antimatter

A must-read classic of modern science

The Magic of Reality

The Magic of Reality

Richard Dawkins

How We Know What’s Really True

Dark Matter and the Dinosaurs

Dark Matter and the Dinosaurs

The Astounding Interconnectedness of the Universe

The God Equation

The God Equation

The Quest for a Theory of Everything

Cosmosapiens

Human Evolution from the Origin of the Universe

The Janus Point

The Janus Point

A New Theory of Time

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