{"title":"Katia Moskvitch","description":"\u003cp\u003eKatia Moskvitch is a distinguished science journalist and author known for her insightful exploration of complex scientific phenomena. As a seasoned writer, she has a knack for making intricate topics accessible to a wider audience, engaging both science enthusiasts and curious minds alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer acclaimed book, \u003cem\u003eNeutron Stars\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the enigmatic world of these dense celestial bodies. With a captivating blend of scientific rigour and narrative flair, Moskvitch unravels the mysteries surrounding neutron stars, offering readers a glimpse into the wonders of the cosmos. This book is a must-read for anyone fascinated by Astronomy and the dramatic forces that shape our universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection sits comfortably within the \u003cstrong\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e category, making it an excellent addition for readers seeking to broaden their understanding of the natural world through the lens of a dynamic storyteller. Whether you're a novice or an expert in the field, Katia Moskvitch’s works promise to ignite your curiosity and deepen your appreciation for the marvels of science.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"neutron-stars-by-katia-moskvitch-9780674919358","title":"Neutron Stars","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe astonishing science of neutron stars and the stories of the scientists who study them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeutron stars are as bewildering as they are elusive. The remnants of exploded stellar giants, they are tiny, merely twenty kilometres across, and incredibly dense. One teaspoon of a neutron star would weigh several million tons. They can spin up to a thousand times per second, they possess the strongest magnetic fields known in nature, and they may be the source of the most powerful explosions in the universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough vivid storytelling and on-site reporting from observatories all over the world, \u003cem\u003eNeutron Stars\u003c\/em\u003e offers an engaging account of these still-mysterious objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAward-winning science journalist Katia Moskvitch takes readers from the vast Atacama Desert to the arid plains of South Africa to visit the magnificent radio telescopes and brilliant scientists responsible for our knowledge of neutron stars. She recounts the exhilarating discoveries, frustrating disappointments, and heated controversies of the past several decades. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoskvitch explains cutting-edge research into phenomena such as colliding neutron stars and fast radio bursts: extremely powerful but ultra-short flashes in space that scientists are still struggling to understand. She also shows how neutron stars have advanced our broader understanding of the universe—shedding light on topics such as dark matter, black holes, general relativity, and the origins of heavy elements like gold and platinum—and how we might one day use these cosmic beacons to guide interstellar travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith clarity and passion, Moskvitch describes what we are learning at the boundaries of astronomy, where stars have life beyond death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854707806444,"sku":"9780674919358","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/343defdf008a8ecc76f362fd0dcc2867.jpg?v=1759266105"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/katia-moskvitch.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}