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Ends of the Earth: Journeys to the Polar Regions in Search of Life, the Cosmos, and Our Future

byNeil Shubin

Neil Shubin journeys through the Arctic and Antarctic to explain what their ice, rocks, fossils, and unusual organisms reveal about Earth. Drawing on his own expeditions and the experiences of other researchers, he explores ancient tropical environments, meteorites preserved on frozen landscapes, and life adapted to extraordinary cold. Scientific discovery emerges through patient fieldwork, physical danger, and collaboration. Shubin connects these remote places to questions about evolution, the origins of the solar system, and a warming planet, showing why changes at the poles matter far beyond the ice.

Publisher

Dutton

Publication date

2025-02-04

Format

Hardcover

Pages

288

ISBN

9780593186527