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Author : Cirkovic
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2012-06-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521197755
Introducing new, multidisciplinary concepts, this book explains how we have reached a critical threshold in the study of astrobiology.
Author : Milan M. Ćirković
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : 1139517325
Introducing new, multidisciplinary concepts, this book explains how we have reached a critical threshold in the study of astrobiology.
Author : Milan M. Ćirković
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012-06-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139510257
Astrobiology is an expanding, interdisciplinary field investigating the origin, evolution and future of life in the universe. Tackling many of the foundational debates of the subject, from discussions of cosmological evolution to detailed reviews of common concepts such as the 'Rare Earth' hypothesis, this volume is the first systematic survey of the philosophical aspects and conundrums in the study of cosmic life. The author's exploration of the increasing number of cross-over problems highlights the relationship between astrobiology and cosmology and presents some of the challenges of multidisciplinary study. Modern physical theories dealing with the multiverse add a further dimension to the debate. With a selection of beautifully presented illustrations and a strong emphasis on constructing a unified methodology across disciplines, this book will appeal to graduate students and specialists who seek to rectify the fragmented nature of current astrobiological endeavour, as well as curious astrophysicists, biologists and SETI enthusiasts.
Author : Chris Impey,Jonathan Lunine,José Funes
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2012-11-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781107006416
Investigating the latest research questions in astrobiology, this volume will fascinate a wide interdisciplinary audience at all levels.
Author : Peter T. Doran,W. Berry Lyons,Diane M. McKnight
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2010-04-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139487542
The McMurdo Dry Valleys form the largest relatively ice-free area on the Antarctic continent. The perennially ice-covered lakes, ephemeral streams and extensive areas of exposed soil are subject to low temperatures, limited precipitation and salt accumulation. The dry valleys thus represent a region where life approaches its environmental limits. This unique ecosystem has been studied for several decades as an analog to environments on other planets, particularly Mars. For the first time, the detailed terrestrial research of the dry valleys is brought together here, presented from an astrobiological perspective. Chapters include a discussion on the history of research in the valleys, a geological background of the valleys, setting them up as analogs for Mars, followed by chapters on the various sub-environments in the valleys such as lakes, glaciers and soils. Includes concluding chapters on biodiversity and other analog environments on Earth.
Author : Steven J. Dick
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 795 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2020-05-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030416140
In this comprehensive and interdisciplinary volume, former NASA Chief Historian Steven Dick reflects on the exploration of space, astrobiology and its implications, cosmic evolution, astronomical institutions, discovering and classifying the cosmos, and the philosophy of astronomy. The unifying theme of the book is the connection between cosmos and culture, or what Carl Sagan many years ago called the “cosmic connection.” As both an astronomer and historian of science, Dr. Dick has been both a witness to and a participant in many of the astronomical events of the last half century. This collection of papers presents his reflections over the last forty years in a way accessible to historians, philosophers, and scientists alike. From the search for alien life to ongoing space exploration efforts, readers will find this volume full of engaging topics relevant to science, society, and our collective future on planet Earth and beyond.
Author : Steven J. Dick
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 1108445519
The search for life in the universe, once the stuff of science fiction, is now a robust worldwide research program with a well-defined roadmap probing both scientific and societal issues. This volume examines the humanistic aspects of astrobiology, systematically discussing the approaches, critical issues, and implications of discovering life beyond Earth. What do the concepts of life and intelligence, culture and civilization, technology and communication mean in a cosmic context? What are the theological and philosophical implications if we find life - and if we do not? Steven J. Dick argues that given recent scientific findings, the discovery of life in some form beyond Earth is likely and so we need to study the possible impacts of such a discovery and formulate policies to deal with them. The remarkable and often surprising results are presented here in a form accessible to disciplines across the sciences, social sciences, and humanities.
Author : Slobodan Perovic,Milan M. Cirkovic
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781108844604
Explanations of the cosmic microwave background prompt this unique case study of theory building in modern science.
Author : Alan Longstaff
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781498728454
Astrobiology is a multidisciplinary pursuit that in various guises encompasses astronomy, chemistry, planetary and Earth sciences, and biology. It relies on mathematical, statistical, and computer modeling for theory, and space science, engineering, and computing to implement observational and experimental work. Consequently, when studying astrobio
Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Life Sciences,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Space Studies Board,Committee on the Origins and Evolution of Life
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 93 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2005-06-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309096270
In 1997, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) formed the National Astrobiology Institute to coordinate and fund research into the origins, distribution, and fate of life in the universe. A 2002 NRC study of that program, Life in the Universe: An Assessment of U.S. and International Programs in Astrobiology, raised a number of concerns about the Astrobiology program. In particular, it concluded that areas of astrophysics related to the astronomical environment in which life arose on earth were not well represented in the program. In response to that finding, the Space Studies Board requested the original study committee, the Committee on the Origins and Evolution of Life, to examine ways to augment and integrate astronomy and astrophysics into the Astrobiology program. This report presents the results of that study. It provides a review of the earlier report and related efforts, a detailed examination of the elements of the astrobiology program that would benefit from greater integration and augmentation of astronomy and astrophysics, and an assessment of ways to facilitate the integration of astronomy with other astrobiology disciplines.
Author : Ralph E. Pudritz,Paul G. Higgs,Jonathon Richard Stone
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : Exobiology
ISBN : 0511367880
Interdisciplinary overview of astrobiology for students and researchers in astrophysics, planetary science, geosciences, biochemistry, and biology.
Author : National Research Council,Board on Life Sciences,Space Studies Board,Committee on the Origins and Evolution of Life
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2003-04-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309169264
The past decade has seen a remarkable revolution in genomic research, the discoveries of extreme environments in which organisms can live and even flourish on Earth, the identification of past and possibly present liquid-water environments in our solar system, and the detection of planets around other stars. Together these accomplishments bring us much closer to understanding the origin of life, its evolution and diversification on Earth, and its occurrence and distribution in the cosmos. A new multidisciplinary program called Astrobiology was initiated in 1997 by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to foster such research and to make available additional resources for individual and consortium-based efforts. Other agencies have also begun new programs to address the origin, evolution, and cosmic distribution of life. Five years into the Astrobiology program, it is appropriate to assess the scientific and programmatic impacts of these initiatives. Edward J. Weiler, NASA's associate administrator for the Office of Space Science, tasked the Committee on the Origins and Evolution of Life (COEL) with assessing the state of NASA's Astrobiology program.
Author : Kevin W. Plaxco,Michael Gross
Publisher : Johns Hopkins University Press
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 1421441292
From neutron star mergers to the survival skills of tardigrades, this fascinating book is an ideal primer for students or anyone curious about life and the Universe.
Author : Ian Crawford
Publisher : Springer
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2022-06-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 303070484X
This book collates papers presented at two international conferences (held at the Australian National University in 2018 and Birkbeck College London in 2019) exploring the relationships between big history and astrobiology and their wider implications for society. These two relatively new academic disciplines aim to integrate human history with the wider history of the universe and the search for life elsewhere. The book will show that, despite differences in emphasis, big history and astrobiology share much in common, especially their interdisciplinary approaches and the cosmic and evolutionary perspectives that they both engender. Specifically, the book addresses the unified, all-embracing, nature of knowledge, the impact of big history on humanity and the world at large, the possible impact of SETI on astrobiology and big history, the cultural signature of Earth’s inhabitants beyond our own planet, and the political implications of a planetary worldview. The principal readership is envisaged to comprise scholars working in the fields of astrobiology, big history and space exploration interested in forging interdisciplinary links between these diverse topics, together with educators, and a wider public, interested in the societal implications of the cosmic and evolutionary perspectives engendered by research in these fields.
Author : Ralph Pudritz,Paul Higgs,Jonathon Stone
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2007-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139468312
Several major breakthroughs have helped contribute to the emerging field of astrobiology. Focusing on these developments, this fascinating book explores some of the most important problems in this field. It examines how planetary systems formed, and how water and the biomolecules necessary for life were produced. It then focuses on how life may have originated and evolved on Earth. Building on these two themes, the final section takes the reader on a search for life elsewhere in the Solar System. It presents the latest results of missions to Mars and Titan, and explores the possibilities of life in the ice-covered ocean of Europa. This interdisciplinary book is an enjoyable overview of this exciting field for students and researchers in astrophysics, planetary science, geosciences, biochemistry, and evolutionary biology. Colour versions of some of the figures are available at www.cambridge.org/9780521875486.
