Stories by Martin Rees

Martin Rees is an astrophysicist who has been the U.K.'s Astronomer Royal since 1995. He has served as master of Trinity College, Cambridge, and president of the Royal Society. Rees is author of nine books, including On the Future: Prospects for Humanity (Princeton University Press, 2018). Credit: Nick Higgins

Space & Physics

How Astronomers Revolutionized Our View of the Cosmos

The universe turns out to be much bigger and weirder than anyone thought

September 1, 2020 — Martin Rees

Space & Physics

Do We Really Need to Send Humans into Space?

Automated spacecraft cost far less; they’re getting more capable every year; and if they fail, nobody dies

March 6, 2020 — Donald Goldsmith and Martin Rees | Opinion

Space & Physics

Stephen Hawking: An Appreciation

A friend and colleague who knew Hawking for more than 50 years reflects on an extraordinary life

March 18, 2018 — Martin Rees

Space & Physics

Exploring Our Universe and Others

This Century cosmologists will unravel the mystery of our universe's Birth-and perhaps prove the existence of other universes as well

October 1, 2002 — Martin Rees

Space & Physics

Exploring Our Universe and Others

In the 21st century cosmologists will unravel the mystery of our universe's birth-and perhaps prove the existence of other universes as well

December 1, 1999 — Martin Rees