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Life in the Universe: A Scientific Discussion
Life in the Universe A Scientific Discussion Author:Michael W. Ovenden Science Study Series No. S23. Speculation about life on other planets, once strictly the domain of science fiction, has now (1962) become a rewarding pursuit for both the amateur and professional scientist. In [this book, the author] presents those recent discoveries in biology, chemistry, and physics that provide the clues as to the possibiliti... more »es of life in the Solar System and beyond. He considers the terrain and atmospheres of Mars, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, and discusses the likelihood of similar conditions on the planets of other stars. Informed speculation being the very life blood of science, much of his conjecture about extraterrestrial life has immediate importance in the current study of the biology of this planet.« less