Astrobiology Society of Britain 4th Conference
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ASB4: Building Habitable Worlds 7 - 9 April 2010 Royal Holloway, University of London Abstract Deadline Extended to 1st March 2010 |
- Download a printable pdf of the Conference poster
- Register on-line - Discounted Early Bird registration until 01/02/2010 - All major credit Cards are accepted through the Paypal System
Building Habitable Worlds:
Astrobiology is a multidisciplinary topic that brings togethermany branches of science including :
Astronomy ▪ Astrochemistry ▪ Astrobiology Technology ▪Biology ▪ Chemistry of Life ▪ Development of Life‐Forms inOther Environments ▪ Exoplanets ▪ Extremophiles ▪Geomicrobiology ▪ Habitable Zones ▪ Humans in Space ▪Life’s Origins ▪ Mars ▪ Meteorites ▪ Microbial Communities ▪Origin of Complex Organics ▪ Panspermia ▪ PlanetaryProtection ▪ Prebiotic Climates ▪ Public Engagement ▪ Water
Papers are solicited on all these and related topics but areparticularly encouraged if they relate to the conferencet heme "Building Habitable Worlds" which concerns the characteristics that make a world naturally habitable.Abstracts (200 words) should be submitted by March 1, 2010.
Last Updated (Tuesday, 26 January 2010 17:07)
How to get involved in Astrobiology in the UK
In order to assess the current extent of astrobiology activity in the UK, and to provide a comprehensive source of information to help people get involved in astrobiology, the Astrobiology Society of Britain has conducted a nationwide survey. This survey looked at both academic research and teaching in astrobiology now being conducted in the UK.
And the results are out now!
Last Updated (Monday, 26 October 2009 12:11)
Cambridge University Press Astrobiology SeriesCall for Proposals
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The Search for Life Continued: Planets Around Other Stars
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Life in the Universe: A Beginner's Guide
Astrobiology, the study of life and its existence in the universe, is now one of the hottest areas of scientific research, fusing together biology, chemistry, astrophysics, and geology. In this masterful introduction, Lewis Dartnell tours its latest findings, and explores some of the most fascinating questions in science. Last Updated (Monday, 03 September 2007 13:31)
Science, Society, and the Search for Life in the Universe
This book explores the relationship between science and society, using the field of Astrobiology as an example. Jakosky’s goal, as he states in his preface, is to investigate the philosophical and societal issues in astrobiology. This focuses in particular on encouraging the specialists in science and the humanities to communicate more effectively with each other, with the idea that both sides will benefit greatly from doing so. Last Updated (Sunday, 18 October 2009 20:34)
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