The Ends of the Earth, Journeys to the Polar Regions in Search of Life, the Cosmos, and Our Future
Journeys to the Polar Regions in Search of Life, the Cosmos, and Our Future
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Neil Shubin's "The Ends of the Earth" is a captivating exploration of polar regions, combining scientific discovery with personal narratives.
The book details Shubin's expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic, highlighting the challenges and rewards of scientific research in extreme environments.
It explores the geological history of these regions, revealing how past climates and life forms are preserved in the ice and rocks.
Shubin connects these discoveries to broader themes of evolution, climate change, and the future of our planet.
The book emphasizes the importance of understanding these remote regions to comprehend our planet's past, present, and future.
The book details Shubin's expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic, highlighting the challenges and rewards of scientific research in extreme environments.
It explores the geological history of these regions, revealing how past climates and life forms are preserved in the ice and rocks.
Shubin connects these discoveries to broader themes of evolution, climate change, and the future of our planet.
The book emphasizes the importance of understanding these remote regions to comprehend our planet's past, present, and future.
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Mentioned by Lawrence Krauss as the author of the book, and discussed in detail throughout the podcast.
Neil Shubin: Science, Exploration, Patience, and Survival at the Ends of the Earth
