A Physical Basis for Life Detection Experiments

@article{Lovelock1965APB,
  title={A Physical Basis for Life Detection Experiments},
  author={James E. Lovelock},
  journal={Nature},
  year={1965},
  volume={207},
  pages={568-570}
}
a fortunate circumstance that it has proved possible to accommodate the headquarters of both Councils in the same building. For the time being, the machinery of administration will be much the same as hitherto, with the Natural Environment Research Council taking over responsibility for the parts of the grants and awards programme that lie within its field. The emphasis on continuity should be particularly welcomed by universities and others concerned with this important aspect of the… 
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