Galileo: And the Science Deniers

In this book, the renowned astrophysicist and author Mario Livio turns to the figure of Galileo Galilei, arguing that today his life story, his scientific quest, and his quest to understand the world are more relevant than ever. His discoveries, based on tireless observations and ingenious experiments, contradicted conventional wisdom and the position of the Catholic Church at the time. Galileo was eventually put on trial and his life was threatened. In the face of global challenges, such as climate change on the planet, modern scientists, like Galileo 400 years ago, face distrust of research, denial of its results, and ignoring conclusions. To this day, therefore, Galileo remains a hero and a source of inspiration for scientists and all those who honor and are willing to defend scientific truth.