Our Cosmic Origins by Armand H. Delsemme

He received a Sigma Xi award for outstanding research and has had, by order of the International Astronomical Union, an asteroid named after him. Armand Delsemme weaves together a rich tapestry of science, bringing together cosmology, astronomy, geology, biochemistry and biology in this wide-ranging book. Our Cosmic Origins Our Cosmic Origins tells the story of our remarkable adventure on this planet, beginning with a single event in the depths of space. Armand Delsemme has published four books and over 230 scientific papers. Our Cosmic Origins, first published in 1998, traces the remarkable story of the emergence of life and intelligence right through the complex evolutionary history of the Universe.

Originally published in French, this edition has been revised to include the most recent research in astronomy and cosmology. This provocative book will appeal to anyone who has ever looked at the sky and wondered how we got here. It explores the cosmic coincidences that might explain our existence and concludes with the tantalizing suggestion that intelligent alien life is likely. Our Cosmic Origins shows how the coupling of eye and brain led to self-awareness and intelligence. He examines the growing eomplexity of plant and animal life, including the emergence and extinction of dinosaurs. He chronicles how the first light atoms were made and formed stars and how heavier atoms were cooked in stars and scattered in space, creating dust mrains and organic molecules.

Delsemme brings together cosmology, astronomy, geology, biochemistry, and biology to create a unique look at the complex story of the Universe. It traces the rich and wonderful history of the Universe, from the Big Bang to the creation of atoms and molecules, from the formation of stars and planets to the emergence of life on Earth. Our Cosmic Origins tells the story of our remarkable adventure on this planet, beginning with a single event in the depths of space.

Our Cosmic Origins by Armand H. Delsemme