Cosmic Puberty : From Atoms to Consciousness

This timely book brings together many of the scientific phenomena that fascinate modern society. Neil English explores the Big Bang, the incredible scientific phenomenon that resulted in the creation of the galaxies, stars, planets, and eventually mankind with its inherent consciousness and curiosity.
Addressing humanity's ancient desire to give a wider context to its own existence, the author explores issues such as the origin of life, the evolution of intelligence and the search for life on other worlds. Great advances in molecular biology have provided us with coherent theories about why we age; the author discusses these theories and shows that while we cannot stop the inexorable aging process, we can slow it down.

Dr. Neil English is Lecturer in Astronomy at Aberdeen College.