The poems also honored Albert Einstein’s legacy in describing the universe as we understand it today. This year’s event, which featured readings from guests including Amanda Palmer, David Byrne, and Josh Groban, celebrated the 100th anniversary of Sir Arthur Eddington’s groundbreaking experiment to prove general relativity. Past events reflected on the power of poetry as protest, as well as science poetry’s unique intersection of truth and beauty. Credit: Annie MinoffĮvery year, hundreds pack Pioneer Works in Brooklyn, New York for “ The Universe In Verse ,” a live celebration of writing that has found inspiration from science and scientists. Janna Levin reading poetry at Universe in Verse at Pioneer Works in Brooklyn in 2018.
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