What books can I read about astrobiology?
Lecture No. 41 in the 'Life in the Universe Pandemic Series', a set of short talks for individuals and families isolated at home in the pandemic who would like to learn about some of the interesting questions of our time: How did life begin? Are we alone in the Universe? Will we ever communicate with aliens? This lecture explores some of the books you might like to read (and similar books) related to astrobiology. I'm Charles Cockell, Professor of Astrobiology at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland and I hope you'll enjoy these lectures whether you are in the pandemic or not. DISCLAIMER: Please DO NOT use these lectures as a scientific resource! I give them off the cuff without a script. They really are fireside chats. Although I try as hard as possible to be accurate in my facts as best as my feeble brain will allow, I take full responsibility for any inaccuracies. I hope they will stimulate some interest and thought, but I encourage you to go hunting for other sources of information as well if you want to follow up on these lectures!

How do I become an astrobiologist? Part 1.

Can Science Explain Everything? | World Science Festival

Michael's Favourite Science Books

What is our purpose?

Life As It Could Be: Astrobiology, Synthetic Biology, and the Future of Life.

Why Going Faster-Than-Light Leads to Time Paradoxes

The Thinking Game | Full documentary | Tribeca Film Festival official selection

We Were Wrong About Matter

Your ancestors aren't who you think they are | David Reich: Full Interview

Quantum entanglement and the illusion of time, in 79 minutes | Jim Al-Khalili: Full Interview

How do I become an astrobiologist? Part 2.

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Mathematical Challenges to Darwin’s Theory of Evolution

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Why Science Doesn’t Make Laws Anymore

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Pushing Simulations to the LIMIT to Find Order in Chaos

