space biology

Describes the weirdness of space travel, answers questions about the long-term effects of living in zero gravity on the human body, and explains how space simulations on Earth can provide a preview to life in space.

The author presents a brief study of the science of life in the universe.

Explores how life evolved on planet Earth, and provides a humorous introduction to the field of astrobiology by explaining how to look for aliens.

Describes the equipment that helps astronauts survive in space and stay fit and healthy.

Discusses information about space life within recent years as well as plans for future explorations of space life.

Introduces space and space exploration, discussing the solar system, space ships, shuttles, space stations, and life in space.

Examines the debate over whether life exists on Mars, focusing on the work of researcher Dr. Gilbert V. Levin, who claims that the biology experiments of the 1976 Viking Mission to Mars revealed the existence of living miccroorganisms in the soil of the planet, and explores the question of why NASA might want to hide the truth.

Explores the possibility that life on earth is more unique than originally understood and suggests that life on other planets may be less likely than originally thought.

Looks at the career of astrobiologist, describing the work they do and the tools they use, reviewing the history of astrobiology, featuring case studies of specific projects, and including sidebars, photographs, and tips on preparing to work in the field.

Explores space travel and answers a number of curious questions about what life would be like without gravity.