New Frontiers in Astrobiology presents a simple and concise overview of the new and emerging field of Astrobiology. A wide range of topics from History of Astrobiology, Big Bang, Prebiotic chemistry, Theories of Origin of Life, and Extreme environments on Earth and Quest for Intelligent life in Space are covered. The hallmark of this book is that it takes critical perspectives to analyze new Frontiers in Astrobiology post Mars 2020/ExoMars missions that encompass the latest developments in detection of biosignatures and habitability beyond our Solar system (Exo moons, exoplanets). This book will be a valuable resource for students, researchers and scientists who seek greater insights in understanding the current status and future of astrobiology. Explores background and historical developments in Astrobiology Provides concise, cutting-edge reviews on fundamental questions on the origin and distribution of life on Earth, habitability beyond Earth, and the future of life on Earth Integrates contemporary and critical views on new frontiers in Astrobiology INDICE: 1. Introduction to Astrobiology: History, Philosophy and Future trends 2. Future Trends in Astronomy and Big Bang Research. Origin of Solar System, Formation of planets, Accretion, Nice Model, Formation of Earth, Geological Evolution of Earth, Geochemistry, Tectonic plates and effect on Evolution 3. Prebiotic Chemistry (From Dust to Molecules to Building Blocks of Life) 4. Future of Prebiotic Chemistry 5. Organics in Meteorites, Comets and Space and its Contribution to Evolution of life on earth 6. Origin of Life: Current hypothesis and future perspectives Abiogeneisis, Biogenesis, Theory of Cosmozoic, Panspermia, Litho-panspermia, Darwinism, Lamarckism, Modern Theories Future outlook of Evolution 7. Extremophiles in Astrobiology 8. Habitability Beyond the earth Astrobiology of Mars, Venus, Europa, Enceladus and Icy moons 9. Microbes in Space 10. Future of Space Colonization beyond Earth 11. Applications of Synthetic Biology in Astrobiology 12. Applications of Omics in Life detection beyond Earth 13. Planetary protection: Scope and Future challenges 14. Future trends in Life Detection Methods: Spectroscopy, Raman and Future technologies to study Life in Outer Space 15. Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data in Astrobiology
- ISBN: 978-0-12-824162-2
- Editorial: Elsevier
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 300
- Fecha Publicación: 01/06/2022
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés