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A Cultural History of Art Bell

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David Grinspoon

David Grinspoon

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David Grinspoon (born 1959) is an astrobiologist, planetary scientist, and the first Chair Holder of Astrobiology at the Library of Congress, recognized for his expertise in planetary evolution, climate science, and the search for extraterrestrial life. As a senior scientist at the Planetary Science Institute and NASA advisor, he has authored acclaimed books including Lonely Planets and Earth in Human Hands, bridging rigorous science with accessible explorations of humanity's cosmic context.

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Venus Revealed: A New Look Below The Clouds Of Our Mysterious Twin Planet

Venus Revealed: A New Look Below The Clouds Of Our Mysterious Twin Planet

1997

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Lonely Planets: The Natural Philosophy of Alien Life

Lonely Planets: The Natural Philosophy of Alien Life

2003

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Earth in Human Hands: Shaping Our Planet's Future

Earth in Human Hands: Shaping Our Planet's Future

2016

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April 9, 2010: Astrobiology and Astronaut Training - David Grinspoon

Apr 9, 2010
2h 38m
Art Bell is joined by planetary scientist Dr. David Grinspoon, curator of astrobiology at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science and a recipient of the Carl Sagan Medal. The conversation ranges from the likelihood of extraterrestrial life to the private space travel revolution, with Grinspoon noting that the discov...