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Astrobiology: The Quest for the Conditions of Life

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Astrobiology: The Quest for the Conditions of Life

Astrobiology: The Quest for the Conditions of Life by Gerda Horneck, Christa Baumstark-Khan
English | PDF | 2002 | 415 Pages | ISBN : 3642639577 | 57.6 MB

How did life originate in the universe? How did it all start after the creation of matter and the formation of elements in the stars? What are the pathways from the first organic molecules in space to the evolution of complex life forms on Earth and perhaps elsewhere? And how will it all end? The Universe itself sets the stage for the very interdisciplinary field of astrobiology that attempts to answer such questions, the central one being: What is the (cosmic) recipe for life? Currently there are only very few known elements in this vast mosaic. This book bridges a gap in the literature by bringing together leading specialists from different backgrounds who lecture on their fields, with close relevance to astrobiology, providing tutorial accounts that lead all the way to the forefront of research. The book will thus be useful for students, lecturers and reseachers alike.

Astrobiology: Understanding Life in the Universe, 2nd Edition

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Astrobiology: Understanding Life in the Universe, 2nd Edition

Astrobiology: Understanding Life in the Universe, 2nd Edition by Charles S. Cockell
English | June 15, 2020 | ISBN: 1119550351 | 632 pages | MOBI | 42 Mb

Solar Suspicions

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Solar Suspicions

Solar Suspicions
by David Toon

English | 14 Oct. 2023 | ISBN: 8863081409, 8864118373 | ASIN: B0CL3LZ6YC | 174 Pages | PNG | 23 MB

This book covers the field of astrobiology with a focus on technosignatures. Technosignatures include off-planet alien craft to evidence of intelligent life on other planets.

Guidebook for Systems Applications in Astrobiology

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Guidebook for Systems Applications in Astrobiology

Guidebook for Systems Applications in Astrobiology
English | 2024 | ISBN: 1032278218 | 349 Pages | PDF (True) | 15 MB

The Caloris Network: A Scientific Novel

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The Caloris Network: A Scientific Novel

The Caloris Network: A Scientific Novel by Nick Kanas
English | PDF (True) | 132 Pages | ISBN : 3319305778 | 1.2 MB

The year is 2130. The first-ever expedition is sent to Mercury to search for the cause of an unknown source of electromagnetic radiation that can destroy space ships passing by the planet. Thought to be inhospitable and lifeless, the surface of Mercury provides startling surprises for the crew that endanger their lives and challenge their established notions of what it means to be a sentient being. And some of the crew members have their own separate agendas …The scientific appendix at the end of the book introduces readers to the wondrous world of Mercury and how it has been portrayed in literary fiction up to the present time. The author then uses scientific literature to present a concept of life that is not based on carbon chemistry or the need for water.

Alien Encounter: A Scientific Novel (Repost)

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Alien Encounter: A Scientific Novel (Repost)

Alien Encounter: A Scientific Novel by Dirk Schulze-Makuch
English | PDF (True) | 2014 | 242 Pages | ISBN : 3319019600 | 1.7 MB

It has been nearly 100 years since the Apollo moon landings, when Jack and Vladimir, two astronauts on a mission to Venus, discover a mysterious void related to indigenous life on the planet. Subsequently more voids are detected on Earth, Mars, Titan, and, quite ominously, inside a planetoid emerging from the Kuiper belt.

Robotic Exploration of the Solar System Part 3: Wows and Woes, 1997-2003

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Robotic Exploration of the Solar System Part 3: Wows and Woes, 1997-2003

Robotic Exploration of the Solar System Part 3: Wows and Woes, 1997-2003 by Paolo Ulivi , David M. Harland
English | PDF (True) | 2012 | 542 Pages | ISBN : 0387096272 | 384.7 MB

Paolo Ulivi and David Harland provide in Robotic Exploration of the Solar System a detailed history of unmanned missions of exploration of our Solar System. The subject is treated from an engineering and scientific standpoint. Technical descriptions of the spacecraft, of their mission designs and of instrumentations are provided. Scientific results are discussed in considerable depth, together with details of mission management.

Encyclopedia of Astrobiology (3rd Edition)

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Encyclopedia of Astrobiology (3rd Edition)

Encyclopedia of Astrobiology
English | 2023 | ISBN: 3662650924 | 3376 Pages | PDF (True) | 100 MB

Astrobiology: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

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Astrobiology: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

Astrobiology: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) by David C. Catling
English | January 1, 2014 | ISBN: 0199586454 | 160 pages | PDF | 2.08 Mb

Micrometeorites and the Mysteries of Our Origins

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Micrometeorites and the Mysteries of Our Origins

Micrometeorites and the Mysteries of Our Origins by Michel Maurette
English | PDF (True) | 2006 | 333 Pages | ISBN : 3540258167 | 23.7 MB

Micrometeorites played an essential role in the formation of the atmosphere of the Early Earth and also served as a significant source of activation for organic prebiotic chemistry on mineral surfaces. The present book gives a coherent account of this scenario, embedding the more specific results within a broader framework that considers the creation and evolution of the Early Earth. It thus addresses students and nonspecialist researchers in the fields of planetary atmospheres, biogeophysics and astrobiology. The experienced researcher will find this volume to be a modern and compact reference, as well as a source of material for lectures in this field.

Handbook of Astrobiology

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Handbook of Astrobiology

Handbook of Astrobiology
English | 2019 | ISBN: 1138065129 | 867 Pages | PDF (True) | 19 MB

Life in the Cosmos: From Biosignatures to Technosignatures

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Life in the Cosmos: From Biosignatures to Technosignatures

Life in the Cosmos: From Biosignatures to Technosignatures by Manasvi Lingam, Abraham "Avi" Loeb
English | June 29, 2021 | ISBN: 0674987578 | True EPUB | 1088 pages | 58.9 MB

Under a Crimson Sun: Prospects for Life in a Red Dwarf System (Repost)

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Under a Crimson Sun: Prospects for Life in a Red Dwarf System (Repost)

Under a Crimson Sun: Prospects for Life in a Red Dwarf System by David S. Stevenson
English | PDF(True) | 2013 | 331 Pages | ISBN : 1461481325 | 4.76 MB

Gliese 581 is a red dwarf star some 20.3 light years from Earth. Red dwarfs are among the most numerous stars in the galaxy, and they sport diverse planetary systems. At magnitude 10, Gliese 581 is visible to amateur observers but does not stand out. So what makes this star so important? It is that professional observers have confirmed that it has at least four planets orbiting it, and in 2009, Planet d was described in the letters of The Astrophysical Journal as “the first confirmed exoplanet that could support Earth-like life.”

The Explosion of Life Forms: Living Beings and Morphology

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The Explosion of Life Forms: Living Beings and Morphology

The Explosion of Life Forms: Living Beings and Morphology by Coordinated by Georges Chapouthier, Marie-Christine Maurel
English | PDF(True) | 2021 | 245 Pages | ISBN : 1789450055 | 12.25 MB

One of the essential characteristics of living beings is the explosion of variety in their forms that is intrinsically linked to the diversity of the environments they have adapted to.
This book, the result of collaboration between international specialists, analyzes the multiplicity of these morphologies. It explores the origin of forms, their role in defining living things, and the relationship between form and function. It exposes the role of genes and epigenetics and examines the forms of bacteria, protists and plants. The Explosion of Life Forms also studies the memory of animals and their sensory processes, the forms of robots (built in the image of living things), and medical technologies aimed at restoring damaged living forms. Finally, this work questions a common principle of construction in the diversity of forms, as well as the idea of an abandonment of the form, a possible hidden defect of some modern philosophies.

Extremophiles as Astrobiological Models

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Extremophiles as Astrobiological Models

Extremophiles as Astrobiological Models by Joseph Seckbach, Helga Stan-Lotter
English | PDF(True) | 2020 | 400 Pages | ISBN : 1119591686 | 63.74 MB

The data in this book are new or updated, and will serve also as Origin of Life and evolutionary studies. Endospores of bacteria have a long history of use as model organisms in astrobiology, including survival in extreme environments and interplanetary transfer of life. Numerous other bacteria as well as archaea, lichens, fungi, algae and tiny animals (tardigrades, or water bears) are now being investigated for their tolerance to extreme conditions in simulated or real space environments. Experimental results from exposure studies on the International Space Station and space probes for up to 1.5 years are presented and discussed. Suggestions for extaterrestrial energy sources are also indicated.