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Life in the Cosmos - From Biosignatures to Technosignatures (Hardcover)
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Life in the Cosmos - From Biosignatures to Technosignatures (Hardcover)
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A rigorous and scientific analysis of the myriad possibilities of
life beyond our planet. “Are we alone in the universe?” This
tantalizing question has captivated humanity over millennia, but
seldom has it been approached rigorously. Today the search for
signatures of extraterrestrial life and intelligence has become a
rapidly advancing scientific endeavor. Missions to Mars, Europa,
and Titan seek evidence of life. Laboratory experiments have made
great strides in creating synthetic life, deepening our
understanding of conditions that give rise to living entities. And
on the horizon are sophisticated telescopes to detect and
characterize exoplanets most likely to harbor life. Life in the
Cosmos offers a thorough overview of the burgeoning field of
astrobiology, including the salient methods and paradigms involved
in the search for extraterrestrial life and intelligence. Manasvi
Lingam and Avi Loeb tackle three areas of interest in hunting for
life “out there”: first, the pathways by which life originates
and evolves; second, planetary and stellar factors that affect the
habitability of worlds, with an eye on the biomarkers that may
reveal the presence of microbial life; and finally, the detection
of technological signals that could be indicative of intelligence.
Drawing on empirical data from observations and experiments, as
well as the latest theoretical and computational developments, the
authors make a compelling scientific case for the search for life
beyond what we can currently see. Meticulous and comprehensive,
Life in the Cosmos is a master class from top researchers in
astrobiology, suggesting that the answer to our age-old question is
closer than ever before.
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