Musing about cosmic questions

Cosmic Queries: StarTalk's Guide to Who We Are, How We Got Here, and Where We're Going ~ by Neil Degrasse Tyson with James Trefil, 2021, space science and astrophysics, 312 pages

What is life?  How did it all begin?

And how do we know what we know?

In this thought-provoking follow-up to his StarTalk book, uber astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles the world's most important philosophical questions about the universe with wit, wisdom, and cutting-edge science.  For all who want to understand their place in the universe, this new book from Neil deGrasse Tyson offers a unique take on the mysteries and curiosities of the cosmos.

In these illuminating pages, illustrated with dazzling photos and revealing graphics, Tyson and co-author James Trefil, a renowned physicist and science popularizer, take on the big questions that humanity has been posing for millennia — How did life begin?  What is our place in the universe?  Are we alone? — and provide answers based on the most current data, observations, and theories.

Populated with paradigm-shifting discoveries that help explain the building blocks of astrophysics, this relatable and entertaining book will engage and inspire readers of all ages, bring sophisticated concepts within reach, and offer a window into the complexities of the cosmos.