This was a nice, breezy tour of everything from the formation of the earth, its early geologic history, to the emergence of life, the transformation oThis was a nice, breezy tour of everything from the formation of the earth, its early geologic history, to the emergence of life, the transformation of the atmosphere, mass extinctions, animals, and humans. It begins and ends with a plea on climate change and the environment. All of it felt up-to-date and reliable, nice pictures and tables, but more of a review than any sort of original argument or synthesis. Not a criticism, just makes it more workmanlike useful to read than especially memorable....more
It would be quite pleasant to spend an evening in the company of Segre. Although I enjoyed Faust in Copenhagen more, this conveyed much of the same paIt would be quite pleasant to spend an evening in the company of Segre. Although I enjoyed Faust in Copenhagen more, this conveyed much of the same passion and interest. Exploring the role of temperature in everything from biology to oosmology was an interesting concept. It makes me want to read a book on archaea....more
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