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Aliens
Aliens
The World's Leading Scientists on the Search for
Extraterrestrial Life
by Jim Al-Khalili
Price: $25.00 (Hardcover)
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From the Publisher: In these lively and fascinating essays, scientists from
around the world weigh in on the latest advances in the search forintelligent life in the universe and discuss just what that might look like.
Since 2000, science has seen a surge in data and interest on several fronts
related to E.T. (extraterrestrials); A.I. (artificial intelligence); and SETI(search for extraterrestrial intelligence). The debate has intensified overwhether life exists outside our solar system, what that life would looklike, and whether we’ll ever make contact. Included here are essays from
a broad spectrum of the scientific community: cosmologists,
astrophysicists, NASA planetary scientists, and geneticists, to name just afew, discussing the latest research and theories relating to alien life.Some of the topics include: If life exists somewhere in space, what are the
odds that it evolves…
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This wide-ranging collection of essays by top scientists has multiple personalities, but I enjoyed them all. Some pieces are
amusingly silly, like a run-down of how aliens are depicted in movies (with especial disdain for Ridley Scott's film"Prometheus") and a drolly straightforward recitation of the basics about some of the most famous claims of close
encounters. Others are vaguely speculative about science but most are rooted in the latest facts and offer intelligent
summaries of what we know, why it's silly (or smart) to listen for radio signals, why studying the consciousness of theoctopus is good practice for encountering alien life and so on. Best of all are the sharply differing opinions -- you'll read oneShare This Book
About The Author
Jim Al-Khalili
MoreJIM AL-KHALILI OBE is an Iraqi-born British
theoretical physicist, author and
broadcaster. He is currently Professor ofTheoretical Physics and Chair in the Public
Engagement in Science at the University of
Surrey. His most recent book, Life on theEdge: The Coming of Age of QuantumBiology …
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List Price: $25.00 (Hardcover)
Published: May 09, 2017
Publisher: Picador
Pages: 224
ISBN 10: 1250109639
ISBN 13: 9781250109637
piece that makes clear how very likely it is that life as we know it exists on other planets only to later read another
equally convincing essay that asserts it's highly unlikely we'll discover life on other planets. That's science for you - no
certainty other than the knowledge that facts are fascinating and we'll follow them wherever they lead. I'm not sure who
the audience might be for this, but as a sci-fi reading buff who enjoys hearing the latest discoveries and layman'sdescriptions of cutting edge theories, I was right at home. -- Michael Giltz
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Top Picks: All Books
Aliens
Aliens
The World's Leading Scientists on the Search for
Extraterrestrial Life
by Jim Al-Khalili
Price: $25.00 (Hardcover)
MorePublished: May 09, 2017
Rating: 0.0/ 5 (0 votes cast)
From the Publisher: In these lively and fascinating essays, scientists from
around the world weigh in on the latest advances in the search forintelligent life in the universe and discuss just what that might look like.
Since 2000, science has seen a surge in data and interest on several fronts
related to E.T. (extraterrestrials); A.I. (artificial intelligence); and SETI(search for extraterrestrial intelligence). The debate has intensified overwhether life exists outside our solar system, what that life would looklike, and whether we’ll ever make contact. Included here are essays from
a broad spectrum of the scientific community: cosmologists,
astrophysicists, NASA planetary scientists, and geneticists, to name just afew, discussing the latest research and theories relating to alien life.Some of the topics include: If life exists somewhere in space, what are the
odds that it evolves…
Rate This Book
Add To Wishlist
|Rate/Review Add To Bookshelf
Get This Book
Personalize / Add More ChoicesGo to your preferred retailer, click to choose a format and you' ll be taken directly to their site where
you can get this book.
What We Say
This wide-ranging collection of essays by top scientists has multiple personalities, but I enjoyed them all. Some pieces are
amusingly silly, like a run-down of how aliens are depicted in movies (with especial disdain for Ridley Scott's film"Prometheus") and a drolly straightforward recitation of the basics about some of the most famous claims of close
encounters. Others are vaguely speculative about science but most are rooted in the latest facts and offer intelligent
summaries of what we know, why it's silly (or smart) to listen for radio signals, why studying the consciousness of theoctopus is good practice for encountering alien life and so on. Best of all are the sharply differing opinions -- you'll read oneShare This Book
About The Author
Jim Al-Khalili
MoreJIM AL-KHALILI OBE is an Iraqi-born British
theoretical physicist, author and
broadcaster. He is currently Professor ofTheoretical Physics and Chair in the Public
Engagement in Science at the University of
Surrey. His most recent book, Life on theEdge: The Coming of Age of QuantumBiology …
Release Info
List Price: $25.00 (Hardcover)
Published: May 09, 2017
Publisher: Picador
Pages: 224
ISBN 10: 1250109639
ISBN 13: 9781250109637
piece that makes clear how very likely it is that life as we know it exists on other planets only to later read another
equally convincing essay that asserts it's highly unlikely we'll discover life on other planets. That's science for you - no
certainty other than the knowledge that facts are fascinating and we'll follow them wherever they lead. I'm not sure who
the audience might be for this, but as a sci-fi reading buff who enjoys hearing the latest discoveries and layman'sdescriptions of cutting edge theories, I was right at home. -- Michael Giltz
What You Say
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