Nathalie A. Cabrol

eBook, ePUB

The Secret Life of the Universe (eBook, ePUB)

An Astrobiologist's Search for the Origins and Frontiers of Life

Beschreibung

'A highly readable, entertaining and mind-expanding read from a formidable scientist' ​iNews How did life begin on Earth? Could it exist on other planets? Or are we alone in the universe? In recent years, incredible breakthroughs have revolutionised our understanding of the cosmos. New discoveries include the existence of millions of exoplanets, many of which could be a potential habitat for extraterrestrial life. Nathalie A. Cabrol, celebrated astrobiologist and director of the Carl Sagan Center at the SETI Institute, is the perfect guide to this golden age of astronomy. The Secret Life of the Universe starts with the beginning of life on our own planet, before embarking on an exhilarating tour of the Solar System and beyond. This dazzling book explores the conditions and habitats where life may be found, and searches for answers to questions that have preoccupied humankind for centuries. 'A mind-altering and exhilarating read' Helen Macdonald, author of H is for Hawk 'An enthralling read . . . it's sure to captivate readers from start to finish' BBC Sky at Night

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Autor

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Simon + Schuster LLC
• Seitenzahl: 352
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. August 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781398531307
• Artikelnr.: 69450926

Rezensionen

'In this cutting-edge, wide-ranging survey of a truly extraordinary subject, the celebrated scientist Nathalie Cabrol takes us on an odyssey full of astonishing possibility, crossing vast distances and many scales to tell the story of our search for extraterrestrial life. The Secret Life of the Universe weaves together the history of space exploration, planetary science, the changing technological and intellectual frameworks of SETI, and deliberations on the very nature and meaning of life. It's a mind-altering and exhilarating read for anyone who has ever wondered: are we alone?' Helen Macdonald, author of H is for Hawk