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The secret life of the universe an astrobiologist's search for the origins and frontiers of life

"One of the world's leading astrobiologists takes us on an awe-inspiring journey across the cosmos to investigate some of humanity's most profound questions: Are we alone in the universe? And, how did life on Earth begin? We are living in a golden age in astronomy and in the search for life the univ...

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Main Author: Cabrol, Nathalie A. (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
French
Published: New York : Scribner, 2024.
Edition:First Scribner hardcover edition.
Subjects:
Exobiology.
Life > Origin.
Habitable planets.
Informational works.
Instructional and educational works.
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Summary:"One of the world's leading astrobiologists takes us on an awe-inspiring journey across the cosmos to investigate some of humanity's most profound questions: Are we alone in the universe? And, how did life on Earth begin? We are living in a golden age in astronomy and in the search for life the universe. Over the last few decades, space exploration has shown that not only are there habitable environments within our solar system, but there are millions of exoplanets within our galaxy that could support life. We are on the cusp of breakthroughs that will revolutionize our understanding of our place in the cosmos in. Yet a profound question remains: Are we alone in the universe? The Secret Life of the Universe is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the search for life, and a dazzling introduction to the latest discoveries. This is an exhilarating journey for anyone who has ever looked up at the stars and wondered what might be out there"--
Item Description:"Originally published in France in 2023 by Éditions du Seuil, S.A. as À l'aube de nouveaux horizons.
Physical Description:x, 303 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), photographs ; 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781668046685
Author Notes:Nathalie A. Cabrol is a French American explorer and astrobiologist and the director of the Carl Sagan Center at the SETI Institute. She researches habitability and life beyond Earth, develops science exploration strategies for NASA for Mars and Titan, designs robotic field tests, and leads projects in planetary science and astrobiology. Cabrol documents life's adaptation to extreme environments and the effects of rapid climate change. She has written over six hundred peer-reviewed publications and conference proceedings and has published four books on planetary science. Cabrol also holds the women's world record for free and scuba diving at altitude. Born in France, she lives in California.

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