Dr Becky Smethurst

Dr Becky Smethurst is a British astrophysicist, author, and science communicator. She is a research fellow at the University of Oxford and runs a popular YouTube channel about space and astrophysics. A Brief History of Black Holes explores the science of black holes — from their theoretical prediction to their observation — in accessible, engaging prose. Smethurst brings the enthusiasm and clarity of her online science communication to the page. Her audiobooks and books offer listeners and readers accessible, engaging astrophysics that makes black holes comprehensible and thrilling — science writing from a brilliant young communicator.