In a recent essay for Astrobiology Magazine, Marc Kaufman explained how his first contact with astrobiologists led him to write a book that tells the latest stories behind the science. Read the piece here. Marc Kaufman is a science and space reporter for the Washington Post, and author of, “First Contact: Scientific Breakthroughs in the Hunt for Life Beyond Earth.” He will be signing copies of his book at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C. on Sunday, May 1, from 1 to 3 pm.