Hear From Andrea Ghez

  • By Susan K. Lewis
  • Posted 10.31.06
  • NOVA

Can you prove that a black hole exists? Could a black hole suck in and destroy Earth? How do you convince college freshmen that physics is fun? Astronomer Andrea Ghez answers these and other questions.

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The UCLA astronomer talks about black holes, math phobia, and how to encourage girls to pursue scientific careers.

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