I really like Neil deGrasse Tyson’s approach to science. I’ve been a fan of his for a while. I enjoy the way that he makes so many big concepts easier to understand and I like the way he relates science to popular culture. I agree with his take on the importance of science literacy, especially in politics and for children. All of this makes up the reasons that I chose the read his latest book. Astrophysics for People in a Hurry is a faster, more […]
A Quick Hit of Science
I’m not really in a hurry so much as I am overscheduled. I am also the lone non-science person in my family. I love science, but my brain doesn’t always hold onto the salient details of science. Say, for example, the difference between astrophysics and cosmology (Astrophysics is a sub-branch of astronomy to deal with physics of celestial objects and phenomena. Cosmology talks about universe as a whole which includes origin, evolution and ultimate fate of the universe.). But, I really like Neil deGrasse Tyson’s […]
“In other words, after the laws of physics, everything else is opinion.”
Who doesn’t love Neil deGrasse Tyson? My first experience with this charismatic genius were his visits to The Daily Show with Jon Stewart; between his television appearances and his Twitter presence he is at the forefront of making science cool again. “The universe is under no obligation to make sense to you. —NDT” This is exactly what it is billed as- important principles of Astrophysics written in an easily digestible manner that is ideal for people without a science background who don’t want to devote years to […]