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    From Dying Stars to the Birth of Life: The New Science of Astrobiology and the Search for Life in the Universe

    By Jerry L. Cranford

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    Written in an informal manner, this account tells the incredible story of the birth of an entirely new field of science called Astrobiology—a field that is now investigating whether life might exist on other worlds. From the discovery that other stars in our galaxy are circled by planets to the detection of single-cell organisms found living on Earth in extremely hostile environments, this account details the recent breakthroughs made by astronomers and earth scientists over the last few decades. Based on these findings, it argues that scientists now have the technology they need to move from speculating or fantasizing about extraterrestrials to possibly providing mankind with the first definitive proof that we are not alone.

    LanguageEnglish
    Publisher5m Publishing
    Release dateMar 1, 2011
    ISBN9781908062321
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