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Chapter 19, Problem 50EAP
Funding the Search for Life. Imagine that you are a member of Congress who decides how much government funding goes to research in different areas of science. How much would you allot to the search for life in the universe compared to the amount allotted to research in other areas of astronomy and planetary science? Why?
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The Modified Mastering Astronomy with Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for Essential Cosmic Perspective (8th Edition)
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