The Origins of Life
"We are made from the ashes of stellar death. Some scientists have
whimsically imagined the meanderings of a single carbon atom, released
in the explosive death throes of a star, drifting for eons across intergalactic
space, landing in a gas disk that eventually formed Earth, becoming chemically
altered, and finally being inserted into a chain of life as part of a
nerve cell that guides a human hand to write about it."
The human understanding of the universe is extremely limited. Human beings
are an inquiring and curious species who continuously strive to comprehend
the intriguing world they live in. One question that has intrigued individuals
for centuries is where did life come from? While one cannot answer this
question definitively, a plausible scientific scenario has been formulated
that explains the origin of life.
Astrobiology: The Living Universe will take you on an amazing
journey through the history of life as we know it. Starting with the formation
of the universe by the Big Bang and progressing through to the evolution
of intelligence, you will witness the remarkable and colorful development
of life through the ages. Prepare to enter the living universe...
Note: This section of Astrobiology: The Living Universe contains pop-up glossary definitions for certain words, as the material covered in this section contains important scientific terms and concepts.
