The search for extra-terrestrial life in the Universe by Obaidur Rahman
One of the most enthralling questions that we often find ourselves asking is that whether there is life beyond Earth or are we just alone in this ever expanding massive Universe? Often times, it is through books, movies and TV programmes that we get to learn about the possibilities of the existence of extra-terrestrial (ET) life-forms. And with every such possibility, our interest in alien life grows a little further. Even though it is mostly the western countries that are actively involved in the research concerning ET life, there is a great deal of academic as well as natural enthusiasm in Bangladesh as well concerning this subject matter. And as a reflection of that, Bangladeshi writer Obaidur Rahman, with his recent book, The search for extra-terrestrial life in the Universe, attempts to answer the possibilities concerning extra-terrestrial life through easily understood scientific facts, available information, historical research, spirituality and human understanding.
The book contains five chapters which focus on wide- ranging issues concerning the topic, such as why life beyond earth is a strong scientific possibility, the relation and possibilities between ET life and religions, ancient astronaut theories, an analysis of UFO sightings, the various stages of evolution of life on earth and their relationship with the evolution of alien life elsewhere in the Universe, possible earthlike planets beyond our solar system, an overview of scientific research so far on the quest for alien life-forms and finally, what to do, if and when we meet beings from another planet. And at the same time, the book also briefly focuses on the basic components of life in the Universe and how it actually came into existence as well.
With some fascinating information and logical analysis, the book has explained various complex scientific terms and elements as easily as possible. It aims to keep readers focused on the possibility of life beyond earth with scientific examples and absolute academic logic. A large part of the book takes up the purely astronomical discussions about the possibilities of life in other planets after a discussion on our own planets biological history. The author lets the reader take a closer look at the conditions for life to arise, in the form as we know it, in our own solar system and elsewhere in the cosmos, including an in depth discussion on some of the newly discovered exoplanets which scientists believe are strong candidates to host extra-terrestrial life.
The book also discusses all the known scientific attempts, through radio signals and space probes, that have been made so far to reach out to possible alien civilizations beyond our solar system. It also touches upon pop culture topics including UFO sightings, alien abductions, ancient astronaut theories and much more that are often associated with ET research.
The total scientific search for ET life in the Universe commenced few decades ago and since then scientists have been relentlessly searching the heavens for signals possibly generated by intelligent alien life. Even though so far, scientists havent found anything conclusive as yet, that hasnt halted our quest for an answer concerning this. And in that regard, the book, in one of its later chapters, talks about the famous SETI (search for extraterrestrial intelligence) program which is aimed at not just listening, but also other projects like SETI beaming out transmissions of our own thoughts and perceptions to communicate with other extra-terrestrial civilizations.
From Big Bang Theory to the evolution of life on Earth, this book discusses it all from the perspective of life beyond earth. It is easy to read, topics are easy to understand and by the end of the book, readers will be open to the possibility of life elsewhere in the Universe. The book is published by Sleek Publication.
Source: Press Release
