“Don’t know if it’s good or bad that a Google search on “Big Bang Theory” lists the sitcom before the origin of the Universe” @neiltyson on Twitter

 

I’ve always been fascinated by the enormity of the universe. It’s the place where the crossroads between ignorance and knowledge is most prominent.   

 

DeGrasse Tyson’s Cosmic Queries is the perfect repository for every scientific curiosity.  With topics ranging from dark matter to string theory to RNA (and much more), this book covers the evolution of scientific thinking in a way that is accessible and enlightening.  

 

While DeGrasse Tyson is the personification of PhD smarts, his writing never feels academic or aloof.  Using humor, everyday examples, and visuals, he provides astrophysicist level knowledge in an easy to understand format made for all science lovers.  

 

*Pro tip:  Have ingredients on hand for your favorite loaf of  raisin bread.  You’ll start to crave it around 1/3 of the way into the book as you come to a greater understanding of the expansion of the universe. 

 

Many thanks to @neil @natgeo @tclbook for this #gifted copy