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New Frontiers in Astrobiology
About this book
New Frontiers in Astrobiology presents a simple and concise overview of the emerging field of astrobiology. Astrobiology studies the evolution, origin, and future of life on Earth and beyond. This book provides a brief overview of the current research and future status of this fascinating field. The book covers a wide range of topics from the history of astrobiology, the big bang, prebiotic chemistry, theories of the origin of life, extreme environments on Earth, and the quest for intelligent life in space. Currently, there is a critical gap in knowledge related to the future scope of astrobiology and its applications in science and society. The hallmark of the book is that it takes critical perspectives to analyze the new frontiers in astrobiology post Mars 2020/ExoMars missions that encompass the latestdevelopments in the detection of biosignatures and habitability beyond our Solar System (exomoons, exoplanets). The book will be a valuable resource for students, researchers, and scientists who seek greater insights into understanding the current status and future of astrobiology.
- Explores the background and historical developments in astrobiology
- Provides concise cutting-edge reviews on fundamental questions on origin and distribution of life on Earth, habitability beyond Earth, and future of life on Earth
- Integrates contemporary and critical views in new frontiers in astrobiology
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Yes, you can access New Frontiers in Astrobiology by Rebecca Thombre,Parag Vaishampayan in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Physical Sciences & Astronomy & Astrophysics. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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Table of contents
- Title of Book
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Chapter 1 Standards of evidence in the search for extraterrestrial life
- Chapter 2 Prebiotic chemistry: From dust to molecules and beyond
- Chapter 3 Astrochemistry: Ingredients of life in space
- Chapter 4 Water and organics in meteorites
- Chapter 5 From building blocks to cells
- Chapter 6 Microbial life in space
- Chapter 7 Habitability in the Solar System beyond the Earth and the search for life
- Chapter 8 Habitable exoplanets
- Chapter 9 Applications of omics in life detection beyond Earth
- Chapter 10 Life detection in space: Current methods and future technologies
- Chapter 11 Future of life in the Solar System and beyond
- Chapter 12 Planetary protection: Scope and future challenges
- Chapter 13 Universal constraints to life derived from artificial agents and games
- Index