Author : David C. Catling
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 37,14 MB
Release : 2013-10-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 0199586454
Examines the origins of life on Earth and the search for extraterrestrial life, through an understanding of the factors that have allowed life to exist on this planet and the commonalities on others that may enable life elsewhere.
Author : David C. Catling
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 31,42 MB
Release : 2013-10-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 019166524X
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. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Author : Brian Charlesworth
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 20,90 MB
Release : 2017
Category : Science
ISBN : 0198804369
This text is about the central role of evolution in shaping the nature and diversity of the living world. It describes the processes of natural selection, how adaptations arise, and how new species form, as well as summarizing the evidence for evolution
Author : James Binney
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 24,13 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Science
ISBN : 0198752857
Astrophysics is said to have been born when Isaac Newton saw an apple drop in his orchard and had the electrifying insight that the Moon falls just like that apple. James Binney shows how the application of physical laws derived on Earth allows us to understand objects that exist on the far side of the Universe.
Author : David A. Rothery
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 33,32 MB
Release : 2018-03-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 1108359779
How did life on Earth begin? How common is it elsewhere in the Universe? Written and edited by planetary scientists and astrobiologists, this undergraduate-level textbook provides an introduction to the origin and nature of life, the habitable environments in our solar system and the techniques most successfully used for discovery and characterisation of exoplanets. This third edition has been thoroughly revised to embrace the latest developments in this field. Updated topics include the origins of water on Earth, the exploration of habitable environments on Mars, Europa and Enceladus, and the burgeoning discoveries in exoplanetary systems. Ideal for introductory courses on the subject, the textbook is also well-suited for self-study. It highlights important concepts and techniques in boxed summaries, with questions and exercises throughout the text, with full solutions provided. Online resources, hosted at www.cambridge.org/features/planets, include selected figures from the book, self-assessment questions and sample tutor assignments.
Author : Storm Dunlop
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 33,41 MB
Release : 2017
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0199571317
"In this Very Short Introduction Storm Dunlop explains what weather is, what causes it, and how we measure it. Analysing the basic features of the atmosphere, its major wind systems and ocean currents, he shows how these drive the weather we experience."--Book cover.
Author : Lewis Dartnell
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 32,41 MB
Release : 2012-12-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 1780741634
Astrobiology, the study of life and its existence in the universe, is one of the hottest areas of scientific research. Lewis Dartnell considers some of the fascinating questions facing researchers today. Could life exist anywhere else in the universe? What might aliens really look like? Dartnell explains why Earth is uniquely suited for life and reveals our profound connection to the cosmos.
Author : John Maxwell Irvine
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 29,90 MB
Release : 2011-05-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0199584974
Following the increasing cost of fossil fuels and concerns about the security of their future supply. However, the term 'nuclear power' causes anxiety in many people and there is confusion concerning the nature and extent of the associated risks.
Author : Charles S. Cockell
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 28,35 MB
Release : 2015-09-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 1118913353
Astrobiology is an interdisciplinary field that asks profound scientific questions. How did life originate on the Earth? How has life persisted on the Earth for over three billion years? Is there life elsewhere in the Universe? What is the future of life on Earth? Astrobiology: Understanding Life in the Universe is an introductory text which explores the structure of living things, the formation of the elements for life in the Universe, the biological and geological history of the Earth and the habitability of other planets in our own Solar System and beyond. The book is designed to convey some of the major conceptual foundations in astrobiology that cut across a diversity of traditional fields including chemistry, biology, geosciences, physics and astronomy. It can be used to complement existing courses in these fields or as a stand-alone text for astrobiology courses. Readership: Undergraduates studying for degrees in earth or life sciences, physics, astronomy and related disciplines, as well as anyone with an interest in grasping some of the major concepts and ideas in astrobiology.
Author : Michael J. Benton
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 28,5 MB
Release : 2008-11-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 0199226326
This Very Short Introduction presents a succinct and accessible guide to the key episodes in the story of life on earth - from the very origins of life four million years ago to the extraordinary diversity of species around the globe today.
