Exploring the Cosmos: Prof. Neil Comins, Professor of Physics & Astronomy, University of Maine, USA

Dive into the mysteries of the cosmos with Prof. Neil Comins, Professor of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Maine, USA, in this illuminating episode of The Brand Called You, hosted by Ashutosh Garg.In this thought-provoking conversation, Prof. Comins shares how personal adversity shaped his journey into astrophysics and why he chose to specialize in general relativity—one of the most challenging fields in science.The episode explores:Common misconceptions about galaxies and the Big BangThe search for life beyond Earth using the James Webb Space TelescopeAncient India’s remarkable contributions to astronomyIndia’s growing global role in space researchThe transformative impact of artificial intelligence on astronomyThe scientific foundation behind his bestselling “What If” books