[Oneworld Beginner's Guide 01] • Life in the Universe

Astrobiology, the study of life and its existence in the universe, is now one of the hottest areas of both popular science and serious academic research, fusing biology, chemistry, astrophysics, and geology. In this masterful introduction, Lewis Dartnell explores its latest findings, and explores some of the most fascinating questions in science. What actually is ‘life’? Could it exist on other planets? Could alien cells be based on silicon rather than carbon, or need ammonia instead of water? Taking us on a tour of the universe,Dartnell reveals how deeply linked we are to our cosmic environment, and shows why the Earth is so uniquely suited for the development of life.