The renowned Franco -American astrobiologist Nathalie Cabrol recently published his book “The Secret Life of the Universe”, offering a unique perspective on the search for life in the universe and its implications for humanity. In the play, Cabrol explores the possibility of extraterrestrial life and says that humanity is close to finding it.
Nathalie Cabrol, director of Carl Sagan Research Center of the Seti Institute, stands out as one of the main voices of modern astrobiology. His new book, published last month, sinks into the complexities of life search for cosmos, mixing scientific rigor with philosophical reflections.
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“The missions tell us that what we are done is not an accident. It is almost common to be there,” Cabrol said in an interview with Space.com, emphasizing the ubiquity of the fundamental elements for life as we know it. The Franco -American scientist argues that the pursuit of extraterrestrial life is an external and internal journey. “We are reminded that the universe is an enigmatic puzzle and a deep mirror that reflects our own existence,” he writes in his book.
The astrobiologist emphasizes the importance of considering different scenarios in the search for life on Mars and other celestial bodies. She suggests that each unique environment, such as the moons of Venus or Jupiter, can require different approaches: “Mars can teach us the general rules to look for life elsewhere and, above all, the relationship between life and the environment. It will teach us the general rules of coevolution safely”.
As for the current moment of the research, Cabrol is optimistic: “I think we are really close to. Exoplanets will be complicated. They are so far. We do not know where life is and we cannot carry samples now. Maybe find traces of pollution and synthetic molecules can pass, to ensure that we find life.”
The scientist also explores the intersections between astrobiology, neuroscience and quantum physics. Suggests that these connections may have deep implications for our understanding of consciousness and life in the universe.
Cabrol emphasizes that the pursuit of extraterrestrial life goes beyond mere scientific curiosity. “My message throughout this book is that what we have now is absolutely amazing. It is not only to seek life in the universe, but also understand how this search will really reflect ourselves, our place on the planet, our relationship with the world and the universe around us,” concludes the astrobiologist.
