Goldilocks and the water bears

the search for life in the universe

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Louisa Preston: Goldilocks and the water bears (2016)

288 pages

English language

Published 2016

ISBN:
978-1-4729-2009-6
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OCLC Number:
950962777

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2 stars (1 review)

Ultimately, we need to figure out what is next for humanity. Our logical move is to break free of the confines of the Earth and colonize another body in the Solar System, such as the Moon or Mars. How and when will we do this? Or is it all just science fiction? These questions, in a nutshell, make up the core of astrobiology--the study of the origins and evolution and biology of life elsewhere in the universe, and the search for it. This book is an accessible introduction to the most fascinating question of all the astro-sciences--are we alone in the Universe?

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2 stars

It was a bit boring and repetitive, I found myself diagonal reading a lot. Wish there was actually a solid chapter on tardigrades!!! It's cool to think about and Preston presents the pros and cons of living on different planets pretty thoroughly, but yeah. It was okay. Honestly took me years to read, cause I couldn't get into it.

Subjects

  • Exobiology
  • Habitable planets
  • Life on other planets