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Lord Martin Rees

Astronomer Royal, Professor of Cosmology and Astrophysics at Cambridge University, Co-founder of the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk, former President of the Royal Society, author of numerous scientific papers and books on cosmology, astrophysics, and existential risks.

About

Lord Martin Rees is a renowned British cosmologist and astrophysicist, currently serving as the Astronomer Royal and Professor at the University of Cambridge.
He co-founded the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk, focusing on global catastrophic threats.
His work spans the formation and evolution of the universe, black holes, and dark matter.
He has held prestigious roles including President of the Royal Society and is a prolific science communicator through books and public lectures.

Areas of Expertise

cosmologist astrophysicist

Recent Podcasts

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Martin Rees: Black Holes, Alien Life, Dark Matter, and the Big Bang | Lex Fridman Podcast #305

Topic: Cosmology and Astrophysics, focusing on topics like black holes, alien life, dark matter, and the Big Bang.

02:13:172,231,30424,9143 years ago
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