“...the life of the planet began the long, slow process of modulating and regulating the physical conditions of the planet. The oxygen in today's atmosphere is almost entirely the result of photosynthetic living, which had its start with the appearance of blue-green algae among the microorganisms.”
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The Nineteenth Cosmos Club Award, Lewis Thomas, M.D.
This book documents the nineteenth presentation of the Cosmos Club Award, given to Lewis Thomas, M.D., a noted physician, researcher, and essayist known for his reflective writings on biology and humanism. The volume likely includes the award citation, Thomas's acceptance remarks, and contextual material about the Cosmos Club's tradition of honoring individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the sciences, arts, or humanities. It serves as a record of the event and a tribute to Thomas's legacy in bridging scientific inquiry with literary expression. more
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Lewis Thomas
Lewis Thomas was a renowned American physician, writer, and scientist. Born on November 25, 1913, and died on December 3, 1993. He was known for his contributions to medicine and scientific writing, serving as the director of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. more
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