Life in the Universe, 5th Edition
by Seth Shostak, Jeffrey Bennett, Nicholas Schneider, Meredith Macgregor
A clear, engaging survey of the science behind the search for life beyond Earth, covering planets, habitability, and detection methods.
About This Book
Life in the Universe explores the scientific quest to understand whether life exists elsewhere in the cosmos.
The text presents current knowledge about planetary systems, the conditions required for life, and the methods used to detect extraterrestrial biosignatures.
Readers are guided through topics such as the formation of stars and planets, the chemistry of life, and ongoing missions searching for habitable worlds.
The authors emphasize evidence-based reasoning and the interdisciplinary nature of astrobiology.
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