Astrobiology: The Search for Life Elsewhere in the Universe

Part of Icon Books' Hot Science series, Astrobiology delves into the scientific quest to discover whether life exists beyond Earth. Astrophysicist Andrew May presents a concise, clear guide to how scientists search for extraterrestrial life—ranging from simple microbial life on Mars and icy moons like Europa to biosignatures on distant exoplanets. The book breaks down complex topics in chemistry, planetary physics, and astronomy, while examining the technologies and future space missions designed to answer one of humanity's most profound questions.