Donald Goldsmith je astrofyzik, autor populárně naučných knih a scenárista, který se věnuje popularizaci vědy. Působí jako prezident společnosti Interstellar Media a jeho práce se soustředí na zpřístupňování složitých astronomických témat široké veřejnosti. Zkušenosti získal prací na prestižních projektech, jako jsou série "Cosmos" a "The Astronomers", kde působil jako vědecký redaktor a spoluautor. Napsal řadu článků pro přední vědecké časopisy a je autorem či spoluautorem mnoha populárně naučných knih, které čtenářům přibližují fascinující svět vesmíru.
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.
"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.
"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.
“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.
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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.
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.