Eleanor Hawking 
Gravity Shift [EPUB ebook] 

‘Gravity Shift’ explores gravity’s profound influence on the universe, examining its role in shaping space-time and governing celestial bodies. This book delves into how our understanding of gravity has evolved, from Newtonian gravity to Einstein’s theory of general relativity. Readers will discover that gravity is not just what keeps us on Earth; it is the architect of the cosmos, impacting everything from galaxy formation to black holes. The book emphasizes the importance of moving beyond simplified explanations to grasp gravity’s true complexity and its impact on our understanding of space, time, and the universe.

The book systematically builds knowledge, starting with Newtonian gravity and progressing to Einstein’s relativity, illustrating space-time curvature. ‘Gravity Shift’ supports the theory with observational evidence like the bending of starlight and gravitational waves.

The approach highlights the interplay between theoretical models and data, showing scientific progress as a cycle of prediction, observation, and refinement.

The book culminates in a discussion of ongoing research, including unifying general relativity with quantum mechanics and the search for dark matter and dark energy.