The phrase "renowned astrophysicist" refers to a highly respected and well-known scientist who studies the physics of the universe and celestial objects like stars, planets, and galaxies. Full definition
Renowned astrophysicist Livio takes a fascinating walk through the science of curiosity (a good deal of experimental evidence shows that an individual's level of curiosity is heritable) and profiles some of the most inquiring human minds to have lived. (scientificamerican.com)
Scientific American's Josh Fischman talks with renowned astrophysicist and general relativity expert Kip Thorne about the discovery of gravitational waves by the LIGO Project, co-founded by Thorne. (scientificamerican.com)
While wormholes are possible according to Einstein's theory of general relativity, it's unlikely that people will ever be able to travel through one, said renowned astrophysicist Kip Thorne of the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena. (space.com)