Chandra Wickramasinghe
Mathematician and astronomer, co-founder of astrobiology
Born
January 20th, 1939
86 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in 1939, a mathematician, astronomer, and biologist contributed significantly to the field of astrobiology. Co-founded the Journal of Astrobiology and published numerous works related to the possibility of life on other planets. Collaborated with prominent scientists, including Fred Hoyle, and proposed theories on cometary panspermia, suggesting life could be distributed throughout the universe by comets. Conducted extensive research on the origins of life and the implications for extraterrestrial biology.
Co-developed the theory of panspermia
Established the Journal of Astrobiology
Published multiple works on extraterrestrial life
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