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Astrobiology Publications on the SciX Digital Library
This library contains publications, software, and data funded in full or in part by NASA Astrobiology. The Astrobiology Publication Library is a continuously updated resource for researchers, collaborators, and the public. The library is maintained in collaboration with Science Explorer (SciX) - a digital library portal managed by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) under a cooperative agreement with NASA.
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Astrobiology Primer, 3rd Edition
The Astrobiology Primer 3.0 (ABP3.0) is a concise introduction to the field of astrobiology for students and others who are new to the field of astrobiology. It provides an entry into the broader materials in this supplementary issue of Astrobiology and an overview of the investigations and driving hypotheses that make up this interdisciplinary field. You can download a copy here from the journal Astrobiology.
Astrobiology Primer, 2nd Edition
Revised in 2016, the second edition of the Primer contains revised content that addresses the definition of life in scientific research, the origins of planets and planetary systems, the evolution and interactions of life on Earth, habitability on worlds beyond Earth, the search for life, and the overall implications of the research. The Primer is intended to be a resource for early-career scientists, especially graduate students, who are new to astrobiology. However, the publication can serve as a resource for anyone seeking to understand the framework of the field.
Astrobiology Primer, 1st Edition
The first edition of the Astrobiology Primer was published in 2006 providing a comprehensive introduction to the field. Sponsored by the NAI, the Primer was spearheaded by editor-in-chief Lucas Mix, and represented the work of graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and countless contributors. Intended as a reference tool, it provided information in 7 topics: Stellar Formation and Evolution, Planetary Formation and Evolution, Astrobiogeochemistry and the Origin of Life, Evolution of Life Through Time, Planet Detection and Characterization, Diversity of Life, and Science in Space.
