The Biological Universe
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Author |
: Steven J. Dick |
Publisher |
: Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages |
: 542 |
Release |
: 1999-12-28 |
ISBN-10 |
: 052166361X |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780521663618 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (1X Downloads) |
Synopsis The Biological Universe by : Steven J. Dick
Throughout the twentieth century, from the furor over Percival Lowell's claim of canals on Mars to the sophisticated Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, otherworldly life has often intrigued and occasionally consumed science and the public. Does 'biological law' reign throughout the universe? Are there other histories, religions, and philosophies outside of those on Earth? Do extraterrestrial minds ponder the mysteries of the universe? The attempts to answer these often asked questions form one of the most interesting chapters in the history of science and culture, and The Biological Universe is the first book to provide a rich and colorful history of those attempts during the twentieth century. Covering a broad range of topics, including the search for life in the solar system, the origins of life, UFOs, and aliens in science fiction, Steven J. Dick shows how the concept of extraterrestrial intelligence is a world view of its own, a 'biophysical cosmology' that seeks confirmation no less than physical views of the universe.
Author |
: Wallace Arthur |
Publisher |
: Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages |
: 361 |
Release |
: 2020-09-24 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781108836944 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1108836941 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (44 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Biological Universe by : Wallace Arthur
Current state of play in astrobiology, including exoplanets and their atmospheres, habitable zones and the likelihood of evolution elsewhere.
Author |
: Michael Denton |
Publisher |
: Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages |
: 482 |
Release |
: 2002-02 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780743237628 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0743237625 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (28 Downloads) |
Synopsis Nature's Destiny by : Michael Denton
A leading evolutionary thinker, biologist, and medical researcher asks the question: "Could life elsewhere be substantially different from life on Earth?"--and builds a step-by-step argument for human inevitability. 65 illustrations and photos.
Author |
: Wallace Arthur |
Publisher |
: Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages |
: 361 |
Release |
: 2020-09-24 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781108877398 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1108877397 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (98 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Biological Universe by : Wallace Arthur
Are we alone in the universe, or are there other life forms 'out there'? This is one of the most scientifically and philosophically important questions that humanity can ask. Now, in the early 2020s, we are tantalizingly close to an answer. As this book shows, the answer will almost certainly be that life forms are to be found across the Milky Way and beyond. They will be thinly spread, to be sure. Yet the number of inhabited planets probably runs into the trillions. Some are close enough for us to detect evidence of life by analysing their atmospheres. This evidence may be found within a couple of decades. Its arrival will be momentous. But even before it arrives we can anticipate what life elsewhere will be like by examining the ecology and evolution of life on Earth. This book considers the current state of play in relation to these titanic issues.
Author |
: Gilles Clément |
Publisher |
: Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages |
: 394 |
Release |
: 2006-10-28 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780387379401 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0387379401 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (01 Downloads) |
Synopsis Fundamentals of Space Biology by : Gilles Clément
This book examines the effects of spaceflight at cellular and organism levels. Research on the effects of gravity - or its absence - and ionizing radiation on the evolution, development, and function of living organisms is presented in layman's terms. The book describes the benefits of space biology for basic and applied research to support human space exploration and the advantages of space as a laboratory for scientific, technological, and commercial research.
Author |
: Charles S. Cockell |
Publisher |
: John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages |
: 646 |
Release |
: 2020-06-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781119550358 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1119550351 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (58 Downloads) |
Synopsis Astrobiology by : Charles S. Cockell
A guide to understanding the formation of life in the Universe The revised and updated second edition of Astrobiology offers an introductory text that explores the structure of living things, the formation of the elements required for life in the Universe, the biological and geological history of the Earth, and the habitability of other planets. Written by a noted expert on the topic, the book examines many of the major conceptual foundations in astrobiology, which cover a diversity of traditional fields including chemistry, biology, geosciences, physics, and astronomy. The book explores many profound questions such as: How did life originate on Earth? How has life persisted on Earth for over three billion years? Is there life elsewhere in the Universe? What is the future of life on Earth? Astrobiology is centered on investigating the past and future of life on Earth by looking beyond Earth to get the answers. Astrobiology links the diverse scientific fields needed to understand life on our own planet and, potentially, life beyond. This new second edition: Expands on information about the nature of astrobiology and why it is useful Contains a new chapter “What is Life?” that explores the history of attempts to understand life Contains 20% more material on the astrobiology of Mars, icy moons, the structure of life, and the habitability of planets New ‘Discussion Boxes’ to stimulate debate and thought about key questions in astrobiology New review and reflection questions for each chapter to aid learning New boxes describing the careers of astrobiologists and how they got into the subject Offers revised and updated information throughout to reflect the latest advances in the field Written for students of life sciences, physics, astronomy and related disciplines, the updated edition of Astrobiology is an essential introductory text that includes recent advances to this dynamic field.
Author |
: National Academy of Sciences |
Publisher |
: National Academies Press |
Total Pages |
: 195 |
Release |
: 1992-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780309045292 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0309045290 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (92 Downloads) |
Synopsis Discovering the Brain by : National Academy of Sciences
The brain ... There is no other part of the human anatomy that is so intriguing. How does it develop and function and why does it sometimes, tragically, degenerate? The answers are complex. In Discovering the Brain, science writer Sandra Ackerman cuts through the complexity to bring this vital topic to the public. The 1990s were declared the "Decade of the Brain" by former President Bush, and the neuroscience community responded with a host of new investigations and conferences. Discovering the Brain is based on the Institute of Medicine conference, Decade of the Brain: Frontiers in Neuroscience and Brain Research. Discovering the Brain is a "field guide" to the brainâ€"an easy-to-read discussion of the brain's physical structure and where functions such as language and music appreciation lie. Ackerman examines: How electrical and chemical signals are conveyed in the brain. The mechanisms by which we see, hear, think, and pay attentionâ€"and how a "gut feeling" actually originates in the brain. Learning and memory retention, including parallels to computer memory and what they might tell us about our own mental capacity. Development of the brain throughout the life span, with a look at the aging brain. Ackerman provides an enlightening chapter on the connection between the brain's physical condition and various mental disorders and notes what progress can realistically be made toward the prevention and treatment of stroke and other ailments. Finally, she explores the potential for major advances during the "Decade of the Brain," with a look at medical imaging techniquesâ€"what various technologies can and cannot tell usâ€"and how the public and private sectors can contribute to continued advances in neuroscience. This highly readable volume will provide the public and policymakersâ€"and many scientists as wellâ€"with a helpful guide to understanding the many discoveries that are sure to be announced throughout the "Decade of the Brain."
Author |
: Rodman Philbrick |
Publisher |
: Scholastic Inc. |
Total Pages |
: 228 |
Release |
: 2013-03-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780545303873 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0545303877 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (73 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Last Book in the Universe (Scholastic Gold) by : Rodman Philbrick
This fast-paced action novel is set in a future where the world has been almost destroyed. Like the award-winning novel Freak the Mighty, this is Philbrick at his very best.It's the story of an epileptic teenager nicknamed Spaz, who begins the heroic fight to bring human intelligence back to the planet. In a world where most people are plugged into brain-drain entertainment systems, Spaz is the rare human being who can see life as it really is. When he meets an old man called Ryter, he begins to learn about Earth and its past. With Ryter as his companion, Spaz sets off an unlikely quest to save his dying sister -- and in the process, perhaps the world.
Author |
: James N. Gardner |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2006 |
ISBN-10 |
: 8122417876 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9788122417876 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (76 Downloads) |
Synopsis Biocosm by : James N. Gardner
This Special Low-Priced Edition Is For Sale In India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Myanmar, Pakistan And Sri Lanka Only.
Author |
: Robert B Laughlin |
Publisher |
: Basic Books |
Total Pages |
: 274 |
Release |
: 2008-07-31 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780786722181 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0786722185 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (81 Downloads) |
Synopsis A Different Universe by : Robert B Laughlin
A Nobel-winning physicist argues that fundamental physical laws are found not in the world of atoms, but in the macroscopic world around us In this age of superstring theories and Big Bang cosmology, we're used to thinking of the unknown as impossibly distant from our everyday lives. But in A Different Universe, Nobel Laureate Robert Laughlin argues that the scientific frontier is right under our fingers. Instead of looking for ultimate theories, Laughlin considers the world of emergent properties-meaning the properties, such as the hardness and shape of a crystal, that result from the organization of large numbers of atoms. Laughlin shows us how the most fundamental laws of physics are in fact emergent. A Different Universe is a truly mind-bending book that shows us why everything we think about fundamental physical laws needs to change.