The limits of organic life in planetary systems /

The limits of organic life in planetary systems /

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Corporate Authors: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on the Limits of Organic Life in Planetary Systems, National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on the Origins and Evolution of Life, National Research Council (U.S.). Space Studies Board, National Research Council (U.S.). Board on Life Sciences
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2007.
Subjects:
Life on other planets.
Space environment.
Extraterrestrial anthropology.
Online Access:CONNECT
Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • Contents
  • Executive Summary
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 A Sketch of the Chemistry Behind Known Carbon-based Life on Earth
  • 3 Pushing the Boundaries of Life
  • 4 Alternatives to Terran Biochemistry in Water
  • 5 Origin of Life
  • 6 Why Water? Toward More Exotic Habitats
  • 7 Life Detection and Biomarkers
  • 8 Conclusions and Recommendations
  • Appendixes
  • A Glossary
  • B Biographies of Committee Members and Staff

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