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Where Did We Come From?: Life Of An Astrobiologist

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Where Did We Come From?: Life Of An Astrobiologist

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The life story of this book spans many stages of the life and scientific career of one of the foremost astrophysicists/astrobiologists of our times. Starting from his boyhood days, the book describes the author's scientific work over the past 50 years, the ground-breaking discoveries he had made, the controversies generated in the scientific community, and the gradual acceptance of his discoveries. Written in lucid non-technical language it captures the essence of the author's research at Cambridge, his lifelong collaborations with the legendary astronomer of the 20th century, Sir Fred Hoyle, the birth of the subject of astrobiology which they arguably 'invented' in 1980, and his continuing ground-breaking research carried out while he was a Professor at Cardiff and later at Buckingham. The book traces the various influences that guided the author through his career, including that of his father who was a Cambridge Wrangler, and the profound influence of Buddhism in his early life.The author has published over 25 books and close to 300 scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals, over 60 of which were in the journal Nature.

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Journey With Fred Hoyle, A (2nd Edition)

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Journey With Fred Hoyle, A (2nd Edition)

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This is the story of the author's unique scientific journey with one of the most remarkable men of 20th century science. The journey begins in Sri Lanka, the author's native country, with his childhood acquaintance with Fred Hoyle's writings. The action then moves to Cambridge, where the famous Hoyle-Wickramasinghe collaborations begin. A research programme which was started in 1962 on the carbonaceous nature of interstellar dust leads, over the next two decades, to developments that are continued in both Cambridge and Cardiff. These developments prompt Hoyle and the author to postulate the organic theory of cosmic dust (which is now generally accepted), and then to challenge one of the most cherished paradigms of contemporary science — the theory that life originated on Earth in a warm primordial soup.This new edition examines the many scientific developments that have transpired since the first edition was published. The discovery of bacteria in the upper reaches of the atmosphere, biological signatures in meteorites, spectroscopy of high-z galaxies and more all mesh with many of the ideas that had their origin in the first edition. Pushing into the future, the updated text examines the many experiments and probes currently operating or planned that will shed more light on the theory of planetary panspermia. A Journey with Fred Hoyle is an intriguing book that delineates the progress of a collaboration spanning 40 years, through a sequence of personal reflections, anecdotes and reminiscences.

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The Search For Our Cosmic Ancestry

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The Search For Our Cosmic Ancestry

By: Nalin Chandra Wickramasinghe

The idea that life is a cosmic, rather than a purely terrestrial phenomenon, has progressed from scientific heresy to mainstream science within the short timespan of a few decades. The theory of cometary panspermia developed by Fred Hoyle and the present author in the 1970's has been vindicated by a spate of new discoveries in astronomy and biology, and also with startling new evidence of microbial fossils in meteorites and micrometeorites. The recent Kepler Telescope searches for exoplanets have indicated the presence of over 100 billion habitable planets separated by only a few light years, thus making panspermia and the transfer of microbial life between such planets an inevitable fact. The book presents a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the Hoyle-Wickramasinghe theory of cometary panspermia in a manner accessible to a wide general readership.

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Proofs That Life Is Cosmic: Acceptance Of A New Paradigm

By: Nalin Chandra Wickramasinghe

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Proofs That Life Is Cosmic: Acceptance Of A New Paradigm

By: Nalin Chandra Wickramasinghe

This is a revisit of a radical theory of cometary panspermia and cosmic life that was first proposed by Chandra Wickramasinghe and the late Sir Fred Hoyle in 1982. In its earliest form the theory of cosmic life started off as a speculation in 1974 after the first discovery of complex organic molecules and polymeric dust in interstellar space. The speculation soon developed into a serious scientific theory, predictions of which were available to be verified or falsified. Over four decades there have been a multitude of tests and predictions of the theory being positive in vindicating the proposition of life as a cosmic rather than a purely terrestrial phenomenon. A paradigm shift of enormous magnitude and significance is to be expected.The ideas and theories described in this book would have a far-reaching influence affecting the future development of diverse branches of science.

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9813233125

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Comets And The Origin Of Life

By: Nalin Chandra Wickramasinghe,Janaki Wickramasinghe,William Napier

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Comets And The Origin Of Life

By: Nalin Chandra Wickramasinghe,Janaki Wickramasinghe,William Napier

The idea that comets may be connected with the origin of life on Earth was considered heresy a few decades ago, with scientists shying away from this possibility as if from a medieval superstition. However the case that comets may have contributed at least the complex organic building blocks of life has become very strong, and mechanisms have now been identified whereby comets may incubate and transfer microbial life from one cosmic habitat to another in the Galaxy. The latter process cometary panspermia was pioneered by the late Sir Fred Hoyle and one of the present authors in the early 1980's. A theory that was once controversial is slowly gaining scientific respectability and support.The recent surge of interest in astrobiology has led to a spate of books in astrobiology — combining astronomy and biology — but in most of these, cometary panspermia is dealt with only cursorily. The present book sets out the case for cometary panspermia in a cogent way, combining evidence from space science, celestial mechanics, geology and microbiology. It should be an essential part of any university course on astrobiology, and also serve as a reference textbook for researchers in the field.

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Journey With Fred Hoyle, A: The Search For Cosmic Life

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Journey With Fred Hoyle, A: The Search For Cosmic Life

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This is the story of the author's unique scientific journey with one of the most remarkable men of 20th century science. The journey begins in Sri Lanka, the author's native country, with his childhood acquaintance with Fred Hoyle's writings. The action then moves to Cambridge, where the famous Hoyle-Wickramasinghe collaborations begin. A research programme which was started in 1962 on the carbonaceous nature of interstellar dust leads, over the next two decades, to developments that are continued in both Cambridge and Cardiff. These developments prompt Hoyle and the author to postulate the organic theory of cosmic dust (which is now generally accepted), and then to challenge one of the most cherished paradigms of contemporary science — the theory that life originated on Earth in a warm primordial soup.A Journey with Fred Hoyle is an intriguing book that traces the progress of a collaboration spanning 40 years, through a sequence of personal reflections, anecdotes and reminiscences. Ideas that were thought heretical 25 years ago are now quietly slipping into the domain of orthodox science.

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Life Comes From Space: The Decisive Evidence

By: Milton Wainwright,Nalin Chandra Wickramasinghe

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Life Comes From Space: The Decisive Evidence

By: Milton Wainwright,Nalin Chandra Wickramasinghe

With the rapid growth of new evidence from astronomy, space science and biology that supports the theory of life as a cosmic rather than terrestrial phenomenon, this book discusses a set of crucial data and pictures showing that life is still arriving at our planet. Although it could spark controversy among the most hardened sceptics this book will have an important role in shaping future science in this area.

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Diseases From Outer Space - Our Cosmic Destiny (Second Edition)

By: Fred Hoyle,Nalin Chandra Wickramasinghe

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Diseases From Outer Space - Our Cosmic Destiny (Second Edition)

By: Fred Hoyle,Nalin Chandra Wickramasinghe

The first edition of the monumental book Diseases from Space by Sir Fred Hoyle and N Chandra Wickramasinghe appeared some 40 years ago, encapsulating the key principles of Panspermia, and it has been the guiding principle in the new scientific field of Astrobiology.This latest edition, revised and expanded by Chandra Wickamasinghe, continues to describe the consequences of the theory of cometary panspermia that relate to the origins of epidemic disease. Available data on historic and modern plagues are analysed to show that extraterrestrial bacteria and viruses are the cause of ongoing pandemics of diseases.Adherence to an inappropriate and obsolete theory of pandemics could put in jeopardy the economic well-being of the entire world, perhaps even threatening the continued existence of our civilization.

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Life Comes From Space: The Decisive Evidence

By: Milton Wainwright,Nalin Chandra Wickramasinghe

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Proofs That Life Is Cosmic: Acceptance Of A New Paradigm

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Journey With Fred Hoyle, A (2nd Edition)

By: Nalin Chandra Wickramasinghe

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Journey With Fred Hoyle, A: The Search For Cosmic Life

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Journey With Fred Hoyle, A: The Search For Cosmic Life

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This is the story of the author's unique scientific journey with one of the most remarkable men of 20th century science. The journey begins in Sri Lanka, the author's native country, with his childhood acquaintance with Fred Hoyle's writings. The action then moves to Cambridge, where the famous Hoyle-Wickramasinghe collaborations begin. A research programme which was started in 1962 on the carbonaceous nature of interstellar dust leads, over the next two decades, to developments that are continued in both Cambridge and Cardiff. These developments prompt Hoyle and the author to postulate the organic theory of cosmic dust (which is now generally accepted), and then to challenge one of the most cherished paradigms of contemporary science — the theory that life originated on Earth in a warm primordial soup.A Journey with Fred Hoyle is an intriguing book that traces the progress of a collaboration spanning 40 years, through a sequence of personal reflections, anecdotes and reminiscences. Ideas that were thought heretical 25 years ago are now quietly slipping into the domain of orthodox science.

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Diseases From Outer Space - Our Cosmic Destiny (Second Edition)

By: Fred Hoyle,Nalin Chandra Wickramasinghe

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Diseases From Outer Space - Our Cosmic Destiny (Second Edition)

By: Fred Hoyle,Nalin Chandra Wickramasinghe

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Proofs that Life is Cosmic

Acceptance of a New Paradigm

By: Chandra Wickramasinghe

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Acceptance of a New Paradigm

By: Chandra Wickramasinghe

This is a revisit of a radical theory of cometary panspermia and cosmic life that was first proposed by Chandra Wickramasinghe and the late Sir Fred Hoyle in 1982. In its earliest form the theory of cosmic life started off as a speculation in 1974 after the first discovery of complex organic molecules and polymeric dust in interstellar space. The speculation soon developed into a serious scientific theory, predictions of which were available to be verified or falsified. Over four decades there have been a multitude of tests and predictions of the theory being positive in vindicating the proposition of life as a cosmic rather than a purely terrestrial phenomenon. A paradigm shift of enormous magnitude and significance is to be expected. The ideas and theories described in this book would have a far-reaching influence affecting the future development of diverse branches of science."--Publisher's website.

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9813233117

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Comets And The Origin Of Life

By: Nalin Chandra Wickramasinghe,Janaki Wickramasinghe,William Napier

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The Search For Our Cosmic Ancestry

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Book's by Nalin Chandra Wickramasinghe

Where Did We Come From?: Life Of An Astrobiologist

Where Did We Come From?: Life Of An Astrobiologist

Journey With Fred Hoyle, A (2nd Edition)

Journey With Fred Hoyle, A (2nd Edition)

The Search For Our Cosmic Ancestry

The Search For Our Cosmic Ancestry

Proofs That Life Is Cosmic: Acceptance Of A New Paradigm

Proofs That Life Is Cosmic: Acceptance Of A New Paradigm

Comets And The Origin Of Life

Comets And The Origin Of Life

Journey With Fred Hoyle, A: The Search For Cosmic Life

Journey With Fred Hoyle, A: The Search For Cosmic Life

Life Comes From Space: The Decisive Evidence

Life Comes From Space: The Decisive Evidence

Diseases From Outer Space - Our Cosmic Destiny (Second Edition)

Diseases From Outer Space - Our Cosmic Destiny (Second Edition)

Life Comes From Space: The Decisive Evidence

Life Comes From Space: The Decisive Evidence

Proofs That Life Is Cosmic: Acceptance Of A New Paradigm

Proofs That Life Is Cosmic: Acceptance Of A New Paradigm

Journey With Fred Hoyle, A (2nd Edition)

Journey With Fred Hoyle, A (2nd Edition)

Journey With Fred Hoyle, A: The Search For Cosmic Life

Journey With Fred Hoyle, A: The Search For Cosmic Life

Diseases From Outer Space - Our Cosmic Destiny (Second Edition)

Diseases From Outer Space - Our Cosmic Destiny (Second Edition)

Proofs that Life is Cosmic

Proofs that Life is Cosmic

Comets And The Origin Of Life

Comets And The Origin Of Life

The Search For Our Cosmic Ancestry

The Search For Our Cosmic Ancestry

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