In 2015, I was under the impression that my life as the "cosmic affairs correspondent" meant I’d never experience a dull moment. After spending 25 years exploring the universe—wandering the cosmos from the Large Hadron Collider in Geneva to the star-studded peaks of Hawaii—I found magic in the awe and terror of the universe. It isn't just about the endless galaxies and shimmering star fields, but what they represent: the potential for discovery and understanding.
As I step away from my role at The New York Times, I'm grateful for the thrilling ride. I’ve been amazed by discoveries like the collision of black holes that sent ripples through space-time and the hunt for the Higgs boson, or the so-called “God particle.” The universe is filled with mysteries, like the 95% of it that's made up of dark matter and dark energy—both of which remain elusive to explain.
While I may be retiring, my mission to bridge the personal with the cosmic continues. I plan to work on a book that encapsulates this journey—a quest for understanding not just the universe, but also our place within it. The stars will still be shining, and I'll remain a voice in these pages, sharing insights from a universe that continues to surprise and inspire.
As I step away from my role at The New York Times, I'm grateful for the thrilling ride. I’ve been amazed by discoveries like the collision of black holes that sent ripples through space-time and the hunt for the Higgs boson, or the so-called “God particle.” The universe is filled with mysteries, like the 95% of it that's made up of dark matter and dark energy—both of which remain elusive to explain.
While I may be retiring, my mission to bridge the personal with the cosmic continues. I plan to work on a book that encapsulates this journey—a quest for understanding not just the universe, but also our place within it. The stars will still be shining, and I'll remain a voice in these pages, sharing insights from a universe that continues to surprise and inspire.
