David A Weintraub
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"Does life exist on Mars? The question has captivated humans for centuries, but today it has taken on new urgency. NASA plans to send astronauts to Mars orbit by the 2030s. SpaceX wants to go by 2024, while Mars One wants to land a permanent settlement there in 2032. As we gear up for missions like these, we have a responsibility to think deeply about what kinds of life may already inhabit the planet--and whether we have the right to invite ourselves...
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"What is a biomedical informatics expert? What does he or she do? Meet Kevin, a kid like you and me, who grew up to become a biomedical informatics expert! Kevin grew up loving science and caring for animals, and this passion, combined with his engineering aptitude, turned him into a pediatrician specializing in biomedical informatics -- using computers and data science to improve health care. The Who Me? series features inspirational biographies...
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What is an astronomer? What does he or she do? Meet Keivan, a kid like you and me, who grew up and became an astronomer! As a child, Keivan was always interested in learning about planets orbiting other stars and this interest has taken him to the stars! Learn more about how he became involved in a space mission, as part of his research about exoplanets.The Who Me? series features inspirational biographies of scientists who young readers will be able...