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The Search for Life: An Introduction to Astrobiology Free Seminar
From: The Natural History Museum
Aside from the myths and sensationalism, the study of astrobiology--the search for life elsewhere in the universe--has become widely accepted as a valid and important area of research. In this seminar, Monica Grady, head of petrology and meteoritics in the department of mineralogy at the Natural History Museum, presents a comprehensive introduction to astrobiology. The seminar starts at the very beginning with the Big Bang. Dr. Grady moves on to explore places in our solar system where life might be found, before heading out into space to examine the possibilities for life in our galaxy and beyond.