

One day, Frederick stumbles across a compound called plutonium 186. Earth is recovering from ecological collapse, and scientists like Frederick are looking for ways to kickstart the planet again. In the first part of the book, we’re introduced to a radiochemist called Frederick Hallam. Scientists in our world work very closely with aliens, and there’s no suggestion that the aliens want to hurt humans. We know there’s such a thing as a parallel universe, and humans have established relationships with leaders around the cosmos. Humanity has found a way to communicate with aliens in other worlds. The Gods Themselves takes place in the early 22nd-century. In his books, he often explores scientific questions from a historical perspective. He once served as Vice President of Mensa International and President of the American Humanist Association. Asimov is an internationally-bestselling author with an asteroid named after him.

The book won numerous awards including the 1972 Nebula Award and the 1973 Hugo Award. If humanity doesn’t stop cultivating this source, the whole solar system will collapse. Published in 1972, the book follows a handful of characters who must convince the world that Earth’s latest renewable energy source is killing the planet. The Gods Themselves is a science fiction book by Isaac Asimov.
