Why Aren’t Black Holes Black?
Why Aren’t Black Holes Black? by Robert M. Hazen, published by Anchor on April 14, 1997, is a thought-provoking exploration of the unanswered questions in science. This 320-page book delves into the realms of chemistry, physics, earth sciences, and biochemistry, challenging the notion that we have reached the “end of science.” Hazen and co-author Maxine Singer guide readers through the significant mysteries that continue to drive scientific inquiry, highlighting the complexities surrounding topics such as the origins of the universe and the nature of life.
In this engaging work, Hazen and Singer present a series of mini-essays that illuminate the vast questions still facing researchers today. The authors focus on the relentless pursuit of knowledge regarding black holes and other fundamental concepts in cosmology and physics. By addressing these critical issues, the book invites readers to consider the ongoing efforts to uncover the secrets of the universe, making it a valuable addition to the discourse on contemporary scientific challenges.
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Current news articles and science books give one the distinct impression that the great questions of science have been answered, and we have reached the “end of science”: the great forces of the universe are known, and the basic building blocks of life have been discovered. Yet nothing could be further from the truth. While countless books have explored the at times breathtaking breakthroughs in science over the last two centuries, none has explored the vast- and crucial-questions for which we do not have answers. After all, these are the burning issues and questions driving current research across the globe. What are the great questions upon which the vast machinery of science is spinning its collective gears?
In Why Aren’t Black Holes Black? scientists Robert M. Hazen and Maxine Singer (President of the Carnegie Institution) take us into the worlds of chemistry, physics, earth sciences and biochemistry, to explore the secrets for which science does not have an answer-and the relentless, coordinated efforts to bring those secrets to light. From the origins of the universe and the nature of life, to the consuming search for a unified field theory and quest to plumb the composition of the earth’s core, Hazen & Singer take the reader on a fascinating journey into the realm of the unknown. Written in the mini-essay format that made books like Extraordinary Origins of Everyday Things and Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise? New York Times bestsellersWhy Aren’t Black Holes Black? is popular science at its best and most entertaining.
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