Charles S. Cockell
British astrobiologist, professor at the University of Edinburgh, and founding director of the UK Centre for Astrobiology. His research focuses on life in extreme environments, planetary protection, and the prospects and ethics of human settlement beyond Earth; author of scientific and popular books on astrobiology and space exploration.
Books
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1. The Equations Of Life
How Physics Shapes Evolution
An accessible exploration of how universal physical and mathematical laws shape the forms, functions, and possibilities of living organisms, from the geometry of cells and the physics of membranes to metabolism, diffusion, and ecosystem dynamics. It argues that life’s diversity is channeled by fundamental constraints, making many biological solutions predictable rather than accidental. By revealing the equations underlying everything from wings and leaves to social structures, it shows why certain patterns repeatedly emerge on Earth and why life elsewhere in the universe would likely be molded by the same principles.
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