What's in a name: the etymology of astrobiology
Manasvi Lingam, Abraham Loeb
Abstract
Abstract Astrobiology has been gaining increasing scientific prominence and public attention as the search for life beyond Earth continues to make significant headway on multiple fronts. In view of these recent developments, the fascinating and dynamic etymology of astrobiology is elucidated, and thus shown to encompass a plethora of vivid characters drawn from different continents, religions, ideologies and centuries.
Topics & Concepts
EtymologyAstrobiologyIdeologyHistoryEnvironmental ethicsPhilosophyLiteratureArtPhysicsPolitical sciencePoliticsLawSpace Science and Extraterrestrial LifePlanetary Science and ExplorationSpaceflight effects on biology