{"product_id":"from-habitability-to-life-on-mars-paperback-9780128099353","title":"From Habitability to Life on Mars (Paperback \/ softback) 9780128099353","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eFrom Habitability to Life on Mars\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003eA unique collection of chapters about life on Mars, from the scientists who are actually making the Mars exploration happen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eNathalie A. Cabrol (Edited by), Edmond A. Grin (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780128099353\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 29 June 2018\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e390 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 19 x 2.5 cm, 0.95 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"In short, we are faced with an excellent lens technical text that allows us to better understand the current state of the astrobiological problem on Mars, as well as the steps that in the coming years we will undertake in the hope of tackling one of the most three adventures humanity can face: the search for life forms beyond borders of our little blue planet.\" \u003cb\u003e--OTRAS Publication\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrom Habitability to Life on Mars\u003c\/i\u003e explores the current state of knowledge and questions on the past habitability of Mars and the role that rapid environmental changes may have played in the ability of prebiotic chemistry to transition to life. It investigates the role that such changes may have played in the preservation of biosignatures in the geological record and what this means for exploration strategies. Throughout the book, the authors show how the investigation of terrestrial analogs to early Martian habitats under various climates and environmental extremes provide critical clues to understand where, what and how to search for biosignatures on Mars. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe authors present an introduction to the newest developments and state-of-the-art remote and in situ detection strategies and technologies that are being currently developed to support the upcoming ExoMars and Mars 2020 missions. They show how the current orbital and ground exploration is guiding the selection for future landing sites. Finally, the book concludes by discussing the critical question of the implications and ethics of finding life on Mars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Habilitability as a Tool in Astrobiological Exploration 2. An Origin of Life on Mars? 3. Remote Detection of Phyllosilicates on Mars and Implications for Climate and Habitability 4. Are Recurring Slope Linae (RSL) Habitable? 5. Martian Habitability as Inferred from Landed Missions 6. Archean Lakes as Analogues for Habitable Martian Environments 7. Evolution of Altiplanic Lake Habitats and Biosignatures at the Pleistocene\/Holocene Transition 8. Siliceous Hot Spring Deposits: Why they Remain Key Astrobiological Targets 9. UV Radiation on Mars 10. Habitability and Biomarker Preservation in the Martian Near-Surface Environment 11. Mars 2020 12. ExoMars\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Geophysics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Geophysics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Geophysics%20%5BPHVG%5D%22\"\u003ePHVG\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Freshly Printed Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46649752158488,"sku":"9780128099353","price":70.57,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780128099353_9fffd825-90f2-4382-90d6-f8d142f09257.jpg?v=1694353232","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/from-habitability-to-life-on-mars-paperback-9780128099353","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}