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Astrobiology: The Search for Life Elsewhere in the Universe
Written by Andrew May
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An astrophysicist looks at how life started on Earth, the tell-tale “signatures” life produces, and how those signatures might be detected elsewhere in the Solar System.
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Andrew May
Andrew May is a freelance writer and former scientist, with a PhD in astrophysics. He has written five books in Icon's Hot Science series: Destination Mars, Cosmic Impact, Astrobiology, The Space Business and The Science of Music. He lives in Somerset.
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