Reflections on a Surprising Universe takes the reader beyond the
headlines of the latest scientific breakthroughs, translating
complicated topics into an understandable narrative. It covers a wide
array of scientific developments in clear and concise language sharing a
sense of wonder felt by the author about the universe we find ourselves
in. The book covers such developments as the size and expansion of the
universe, black holes, gravitational waves, the relativity of spacetime,
the multiverse, exoplanets and the possibility of extraterrestrial life,
DNA, fundamental particles, quantum mechanics and quantum computers, all
in an accessible narrative. Do you feel a sense of excitement and awe in
learning about both the vastness and intricacies of the world around
you? Then let Richard Dieter guide you through the unique synthesis of
recent scientific discoveries and what they reveal about us.