Opis: Astrobiology A Very Short Introduction - Catling David C.

Astrobiology is the study of the origin and development of life on this and other planets. What fascinates people about astrobiology is that it seeks answers to long-standing unsolved questions: How quickly did life evolve on Earth and why did life persist here Is there life elsewhere in the Solar System or beyond

The research of astrobiology has become more crucial than ever in recent decades, as biologists have discovered microbes that live in ever more extreme settings, such as bubbling hot springs, in acid, or deep within rocks. Rooted in strong and rigorous research, astrobiology incorporates the work of microbiologists, geologists, and astronomers. In this Very Short Introduction, David C. Catling introduces the origins of astrobiology and demonstrates its impact on current astronomical research and potential future discoveries.

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Szczegóły: Astrobiology A Very Short Introduction - Catling David C.

Tytuł: Astrobiology A Very Short Introduction
Autor: Catling David C.
Wydawnictwo: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780199586455
Języki: angielski
Rok wydania: 2013
Ilość stron: 146
Format: 11.5x17.5cm
Oprawa: Miękka ze skrzydełkami
Waga: 0.125 kg

Recenzje: Astrobiology A Very Short Introduction - Catling David C.