Life in the universe : expectations and constraints
This volumes examines the basic elements of living systems and makes the argument that forms of life may be more common in our solar system than many assume. It also considers exotic forms of life that would not have to rely on these basic elements
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1 online resource (xv, 251 pages) : illustrations (some color)
9783540768173, 3540768173
288524328
Definition of life
Origin of life
Lessons from the history of life on earth
Energy sources and life
Building blocks of life
Life and the need for a solvent
Habitats of life
Ideas of exotic forms of life
The future and fate of living systems
Signatures of life
Life detection
past and present
Optimizing space exploration
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