The Universe And Life

Author : Douglas Adams
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2009-09-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780330513142

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Life, the Universe and Everything by Douglas Adams Pdf

In Life, the Universe and Everything, the third title in Douglas Adams' blockbusting sci-fi comedy series, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Arthur Dent finds himself enlisted to prevent a galactic war. This edition includes exclusive bonus material from the Douglas Adams archives, and an introduction by Simon Brett, producer of the original radio broadcast. Following a number of stunning catastrophes, which have involved him being alternately blown up and insulted in ever stranger regions of the Galaxy, Arthur Dent is surprised to find himself living in a cave on prehistoric Earth. However, just as he thinks that things cannot get possibly worse, they suddenly do. An eddy in the space-time continuum lands him, Ford Prefect, and their flying sofa in the middle of the cricket ground at Lord's, just two days before the world is due to be destroyed by the Vogons. Escaping the end of the world for a second time, Arthur, Ford, and their old friend Slartibartfast embark (reluctantly) on a mission to save the whole galaxy from fanatical robots. Not bad for a man in his dressing gown . . . Follow Arthur Dent's galactic (mis)adventures in the rest of the trilogy with five parts: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish, and Mostly Harmless.

Author : Ton Baggerman,Sarah Durston
Publisher : Amsterdam University Press
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-12
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789048539055

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The Universe, Life and Everything by Ton Baggerman,Sarah Durston Pdf

he way we understand the world we live in is changing. Our traditional understanding is being challenged by developments in physics, including quantum mechanics, and our inability to explain certain complex phenomena such as consciousness. In this book, scholars from a variety of backgrounds discuss how our understanding of our world is expanding to include such phenomena.

Author : Alan Lightman
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2022-04-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780593081327

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Probable Impossibilities by Alan Lightman Pdf

The acclaimed author of Einstein’s Dreams tackles "big questions like the origin of the universe and the nature of consciousness ... in an entertaining and easily digestible way” (Wall Street Journal) with a collection of meditative essays on the possibilities—and impossibilities—of nothingness and infinity, and how our place in the cosmos falls somewhere in between. Can space be divided into smaller and smaller units, ad infinitum? Does space extend to larger and larger regions, on and on to infinity? Is consciousness reducible to the material brain and its neurons? What was the origin of life, and can biologists create life from scratch in the lab? Physicist and novelist Alan Lightman, whom The Washington Post has called “the poet laureate of science writers,” explores these questions and more—from the anatomy of a smile to the capriciousness of memory to the specialness of life in the universe to what came before the Big Bang. Probable Impossibilities is a deeply engaged consideration of what we know of the universe, of life and the mind, and of things vastly larger and smaller than ourselves.

Author : Bruce M. Jakosky
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2006-10-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 0816526133

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Science, Society, and the Search for Life in the Universe by Bruce M. Jakosky Pdf

Are we alone in the universe? As humans, are we unique or are we part of a greater cosmic existence? What is lifeÕs future on Earth and beyond? How does life begin and develop? These are age-old questions that have inspired wonder and controversy ever since the first people looked up into the sky. With todayÕs technology, however, we are closer than ever to finding the answers. Astrobiology is the relatively new, but fast growing scientific discipline that involves trying to understand the origin, evolution, and distribution of life within the universe. It is also one of the few scientific disciplines that attracts the publicÕs intense curiosity and attention. This interest stems largely from the deep personal meaning that the possible existence of extraterrestrial life has for so many. Whether this meaning relates to addressing the ÒBig QuestionsÓ of our existence, the possibility of encountering life on other planets, or the potential impact on our understanding of religion, there is no doubt that the public is firmly vested in finding answers. In this broadly accessible introduction to the field, Bruce Jakosky looks at the search for life in the universe not only from a scientific perspective, but also from a distinctly social one. In lucid and engaging prose, he addresses topics including the contradiction between the publicÕs fascination and the meager dialogue that exists between those within the scientific community and those outside of it, and what has become some of the most impassioned political wrangling ever seen in government science funding.

Author : Chris Impey,Anna H. Spitz,William Stoeger
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780816528707

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Encountering Life in the Universe by Chris Impey,Anna H. Spitz,William Stoeger Pdf

Encountering Life in the Universe examines the intersection of scientific research and society to determine the philosophy and ethics of relating to the Earth and beyond.

Author : National Academy of Sciences (U.S.)
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Education
ISBN : 0309064066

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Science and Creationism by National Academy of Sciences (U.S.) Pdf

This edition of Science and Creationism summarizes key aspects of several of the most important lines of evidence supporting evolution. It describes some of the positions taken by advocates of creation science and presents an analysis of these claims. This document lays out for a broader audience the case against presenting religious concepts in science classes. The document covers the origin of the universe, Earth, and life; evidence supporting biological evolution; and human evolution. (Contains 31 references.) (CCM)

Author : Anthony Walsh
Publisher : Vernon Press
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781622739554

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God, Science, and Society: The Origin of the Universe, Intelligent Life, and Free Societies by Anthony Walsh Pdf

“It may seem bizarre, but in my opinion, science offers a surer path to God than religion…science has actually advanced to the point where what were formerly religious questions can be seriously tackled” (Paul Davies, Astrophysicist). Anthony Walsh’s latest riposte to atheistic arguments against God's existence draws on Natural Theology, a knowledge of God based on evidence from both the natural and social sciences. Covering everything from the Big Bang and the origins of life to the mystery of intelligent consciousness, Walsh makes even the most technical scientific writings accessible to the general reader and tackles a question few books on the relationship between science and religion have ever sought to address: how does Christianity positively affect societies, families, and individuals in terms of democracy, justice, happiness, health, and prosperity?

Author : I. S. Shklovskiĭ,Carl Sagan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : 189280302X

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Intelligent Life in the Universe by I. S. Shklovskiĭ,Carl Sagan Pdf

Author : Time-Life Books
Publisher : Time Life Medical
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0783513542

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The Universe by Time-Life Books Pdf

Examines the origin, structure, and workings of the universe, including galaxies, stars, dark matter, light years, black holes, and other aspects, and describes space exploration from ancient astronomy to modern probes.

Author : John Billingham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2002-09-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 1410202429

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Life in the Universe by John Billingham Pdf

Life in the Universe was originally published by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration as the proceedings of a conference held at the NASA Ames Research Center in 1979. It was designed to address the broad questions of life in a roughly chronological sequence, dealing in turn with present theories of the physical and chemical events in the story of cosmic evolution, with the environments in which life can originate and evolve, to the evolutionary patterns which allow the emergence of complex biological systems, including intelligent beings, and finally to the possibility that we may now be able to detect the existence of extraterrestrial intelligent life.

Author : Ho Mae-wan
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789813108882

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Meaning Of Life And The Universe: Transforming by Ho Mae-wan Pdf

The scope of this extraordinary selection of essays, distilled from nearly a thousand works that the author has written, is literally the entire universe and universe of knowledge. It charts the author's quest for the meaning of life faced with a dominant knowledge system she regards as incoherent, meaningless, and often acting against people and planet. She shows how contemporary scientific findings across all disciplines already provide an authentic knowledge system that's coherent with life and the universe. The aim is to transform science thoroughly from inspiration to research to applications that work for people and planet. This book is simply unique in its scope and content. There is no equivalent. The author surveys and explains contemporary science in depth ranging over philosophy, anthropology, quantum physics and chemistry, neurobiology, psychology, genetics and epigenetics, cosmology, art, humanities, and mathematics. It presents a truly holistic view of nature, with profound implications for life in the social, political, and personal realm.

Author : Robert Jastrow,Michael Rampino
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2008-10-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521825764

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Origins of Life in the Universe by Robert Jastrow,Michael Rampino Pdf

The most fascinating questions on the history of the Universe are answered in this text.

Author : Marshall Vian Summers
Publisher : New Knowledge Library
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781884238406

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Life in the Universe by Marshall Vian Summers Pdf

The Reality and Spirituality of Life in the Universe Life in the Universe is part of a vast education and preparation for humanity called the "New Message." Over 9000 pages in length, the New Message is a Divine answer to the panoply of global problems facing humanity: destruction of our natural environment, depletion of Earth's energy and life-sustaining resources, escalating religious and political conflict and intervention by certain races in our region of space. This book, Life in the Universe, details the interactions of civilizations in our region of space, the challenge of facing a non-human universe and the spiritual dimensions of all intelligent life that has evolved since the beginning of time.

Author : Geraint F. Lewis,Luke A. Barnes
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 395 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781107156616

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A Fortunate Universe by Geraint F. Lewis,Luke A. Barnes Pdf

An engaging defence and critique of the various arguments from both science and religion on the fine-tuning of the Universe.

Author : Jeffrey Bennett,Seth Shostak,Nicholas Schneider,Meredith MacGregor
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2022-05-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780691258133

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Life in the Universe, 5th Edition by Jeffrey Bennett,Seth Shostak,Nicholas Schneider,Meredith MacGregor Pdf

The world’s leading textbook on astrobiology—ideal for an introductory one-semester course and now fully revised and updated Are we alone in the cosmos? How are scientists seeking signs of life beyond our home planet? Could we colonize other planets, moons, or even other star systems? This introductory textbook, written by a team of four renowned science communicators, educators, and researchers, tells the amazing story of how modern science is seeking the answers to these and other fascinating questions. They are the questions that are at the heart of the highly interdisciplinary field of astrobiology, the study of life in the universe. Written in an accessible, conversational style for anyone intrigued by the possibilities of life in the solar system and beyond, Life in the Universe is an ideal place to start learning about the latest discoveries and unsolved mysteries in the field. From the most recent missions to Saturn’s moons and our neighboring planet Mars to revolutionary discoveries of thousands of exoplanets, from the puzzle of life’s beginning on Earth to the latest efforts in the search for intelligent life elsewhere, this book captures the imagination and enriches the reader’s understanding of how astronomers, planetary scientists, biologists, and other scientists make progress at the cutting edge of this dynamic field. Enriched with a wealth of engaging features, this textbook brings any citizen of the cosmos up to speed with the scientific quest to discover whether we are alone or part of a universe full of life. An acclaimed text designed to inspire students of all backgrounds to explore foundational questions about life in the cosmos Completely revised and updated to include the latest developments in the field, including recent exploratory space missions to Mars, frontier exoplanet science, research on the origin of life on Earth, and more Enriched with helpful learning aids, including in-chapter Think about It questions, optional Do the Math and Special Topic boxes, Movie Madness boxes, end-of-chapter exercises and problems, quick quizzes, and much more Supported by instructor’s resources, including an illustration package and test bank, available upon request