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<p> Kirkus Reviews (starred review)<br> Short, cogent and stimulating <br>Andrew H. Knoll, Fisher Professor of Natural History, Harvard University, and author of Life on a Young Planet In engaging prose, Dimitar Sasselov explains how remarkable breakthroughs in astronomy are reframing one of humankind's oldest questions--are we alone in the universe? The Life of Super-Earths provides nutrition for the lively mind. Hans Ulrich Obrist, Co-Director of Exhibitions and Programmes, Serpentine Gallery<br> Dimitar Sasselov once told me that 'biology is the future of astronomy, ' a statement which amazed and intrigued me. In this new brilliant book he explains why his expanded notion of astronomy includes biology, and geology and chemistry, in its exciting search for new planets, new worlds, and new life. Sasselov is one of the great public intellectuals of the 21st century. He inspires artists, architects, philosophers and many others. It is urgent to read Sasselov.

<p> Kirkus Reviews (starred review)<br> Short, cogent and stimulating <br>Andrew H. Knoll, Fisher Professor of Natural History, Harvard University, and author of Life on a Young Planet In engaging prose, Dimitar Sasselov explains how remarkable breakthroughs in astronomy are reframing one of humankind's oldest questions--are we alone in the universe? The Life of Super-Earths provides nutrition for the lively mind. Hans Ulrich Obrist, Co-Director of Exhibitions and Programmes, Serpentine Gallery<br> Dimitar Sasselov once told me that 'biology is the future of astronomy, ' a statement which amazed and intrigued me. In this new brilliant book he explains why his expanded notion of astronomy includes biology, and geology and chemistry, in its exciting search for new planets, new worlds, and new life. Sasselov is one of the great public intellectuals of the 21st century. He inspires artists, architects, philosophers and many others. It is urgent to read Sasselov. Nature In this sh

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Dimitar Sasselov is a Professor of Astronomy at Harvard University and the Founder and Director of the Harvard Origins of Life Initiative. His research has been covered by the New York Times, the Boston Globe, and others. He lives in Auburndale, Massachusetts.

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