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We've Never Been Closer to Finding Life Outside Our Solar System

JWST may soon help detect signs of extraterrestrial life, focusing on rocky exoplanets in habitable zones.

Extraterrestrial life may look nothing like life on Earth so astrobiologists are coming up with a framework to study how complex systems evolve

The search for extraterrestrial life challenges scientists to define what life is, complicating efforts to identify it beyond Earth.

The possibility of life on other planets is more likely than we know

Astrobiology is on the verge of revolutionary discoveries that suggest life exists beyond Earth, not if, but when.

The key to detecting life trillions of miles away from Earth

Discovery of significant sub-surface water on Mars has implications for future life search, but the water is deeply buried, complicating access.

Astrobiologist Nathalie Cabrol: I believe Mars still has some big surprises for us'

Nathalie Cabrol's extensive work explores life adaptation in extreme environments analogous to other planets.

An Astrobiologist Reveals Why She's Optimistic We'll Find Alien Life On Another Planet

Lisa Kaltenegger uses computer simulations to model planet atmospheres for alien life detection.

We've Never Been Closer to Finding Life Outside Our Solar System

JWST may soon help detect signs of extraterrestrial life, focusing on rocky exoplanets in habitable zones.

Extraterrestrial life may look nothing like life on Earth so astrobiologists are coming up with a framework to study how complex systems evolve

The search for extraterrestrial life challenges scientists to define what life is, complicating efforts to identify it beyond Earth.

The possibility of life on other planets is more likely than we know

Astrobiology is on the verge of revolutionary discoveries that suggest life exists beyond Earth, not if, but when.

The key to detecting life trillions of miles away from Earth

Discovery of significant sub-surface water on Mars has implications for future life search, but the water is deeply buried, complicating access.

Astrobiologist Nathalie Cabrol: I believe Mars still has some big surprises for us'

Nathalie Cabrol's extensive work explores life adaptation in extreme environments analogous to other planets.

An Astrobiologist Reveals Why She's Optimistic We'll Find Alien Life On Another Planet

Lisa Kaltenegger uses computer simulations to model planet atmospheres for alien life detection.
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Could Plate Tectonics Crack Open Earth's Deepest Mystery?

Plate tectonics is crucial for life on Earth, stabilizing climate and providing minerals, yet its origins and timing remain unclear.
#space-exploration

A spacecraft headed to one of Jupiter's moons is set to launch

The Europa Clipper mission aims to explore Jupiter's moon for potential signs of life, launching Monday and reaching Jupiter by April 2030.

Nasa's Europa Clipper sets sail for Jupiter's icy moon to study habitability

NASA's Europa Clipper mission aims to assess conditions for potential life on Europa, focusing on its subsurface ocean beneath an icy crust.

The Most Alien Places on Earth Are Melting Away

Climate change is impacting the search for microbes on other planets and moons.

A New Spacecraft Could Help Determine if There's Life on a Moon of Jupiter

NASA's Europa Clipper mission aims to explore Jupiter's moon Europa, which may host a subsurface ocean, on October 10, 2024.

A NASA probe is about to launch to an icy moon that could have life

NASA's Europa Clipper mission aims to explore Europa for signs of life by searching for life precursor chemicals on its icy surface.

Scientists discover new clue to alien life on Mars

Discovery of Acidalia Planitia raises hopes for potential extraterrestrial microbial life on Mars.

A spacecraft headed to one of Jupiter's moons is set to launch

The Europa Clipper mission aims to explore Jupiter's moon for potential signs of life, launching Monday and reaching Jupiter by April 2030.

Nasa's Europa Clipper sets sail for Jupiter's icy moon to study habitability

NASA's Europa Clipper mission aims to assess conditions for potential life on Europa, focusing on its subsurface ocean beneath an icy crust.

The Most Alien Places on Earth Are Melting Away

Climate change is impacting the search for microbes on other planets and moons.

A New Spacecraft Could Help Determine if There's Life on a Moon of Jupiter

NASA's Europa Clipper mission aims to explore Jupiter's moon Europa, which may host a subsurface ocean, on October 10, 2024.

A NASA probe is about to launch to an icy moon that could have life

NASA's Europa Clipper mission aims to explore Europa for signs of life by searching for life precursor chemicals on its icy surface.

Scientists discover new clue to alien life on Mars

Discovery of Acidalia Planitia raises hopes for potential extraterrestrial microbial life on Mars.
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#habitability

The Hunt for Life on Europa Is About to Kick Up a Gear

NASA's Europa Clipper mission aims to determine the habitability of Jupiter's icy moon, Europa, crucial for understanding extraterrestrial life.

Atmospheric analysis shows Venus never had Earth-like life, scientists say

Venus's dry interior suggests it has never had oceans, ruling out Earth-like life forms despite theoretical possibilities for habitability.

The Hunt for Life on Europa Is About to Kick Up a Gear

NASA's Europa Clipper mission aims to determine the habitability of Jupiter's icy moon, Europa, crucial for understanding extraterrestrial life.

Atmospheric analysis shows Venus never had Earth-like life, scientists say

Venus's dry interior suggests it has never had oceans, ruling out Earth-like life forms despite theoretical possibilities for habitability.
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The Arecibo Message fifty years later

The Arecibo Message symbolized humanity's first attempt to communicate with extraterrestrial intelligence through radio waves.
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Scientists finally reveal the truth behind the famous 'WOW!' signal

The WOW! signal, once thought to be of alien origin, is now believed to have a natural explanation involving a microwave laser striking Earth.

These Alien Worlds Discovered by NASA Could Harbor Life

Humanity's expansion into the galaxy may soon focus on planets likely harboring extraterrestrial life, such as Proxima Centauri b and others.

New model calculates chances of aliens hiding in our universe

The chance of intelligent life in the universe is lower than public perception, with new research estimating it at 27% outside our galaxy.

How the Search for Aliens Is Redefining Life in the Golden Age of Astrobiology

The quest to understand life drives astrobiologists to balance biology with environmental factors, reflecting on humanity's impact on Earth.

Scientists Simulate Alien Civilizations, Find They Keep Dying From Climate Change

Advanced civilizations may not survive due to climate change resulting from energy consumption, echoing Earth's struggles.
This research provides insight into the Fermi paradox regarding the absence of detected extraterrestrial life.

Why We Probably Won't Find Aliens Anytime Soon

Life exists elsewhere in the universe, but vast distances make contact challenging.

Scientists finally reveal the truth behind the famous 'WOW!' signal

The WOW! signal, once thought to be of alien origin, is now believed to have a natural explanation involving a microwave laser striking Earth.

These Alien Worlds Discovered by NASA Could Harbor Life

Humanity's expansion into the galaxy may soon focus on planets likely harboring extraterrestrial life, such as Proxima Centauri b and others.

New model calculates chances of aliens hiding in our universe

The chance of intelligent life in the universe is lower than public perception, with new research estimating it at 27% outside our galaxy.

How the Search for Aliens Is Redefining Life in the Golden Age of Astrobiology

The quest to understand life drives astrobiologists to balance biology with environmental factors, reflecting on humanity's impact on Earth.

Scientists Simulate Alien Civilizations, Find They Keep Dying From Climate Change

Advanced civilizations may not survive due to climate change resulting from energy consumption, echoing Earth's struggles.
This research provides insight into the Fermi paradox regarding the absence of detected extraterrestrial life.

Why We Probably Won't Find Aliens Anytime Soon

Life exists elsewhere in the universe, but vast distances make contact challenging.
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#mars

Nasa rover discovery hints at ancient microbial life on Mars

The spotty rock Cheyava Falls on Mars may have hosted microbial life billions of years ago.

Scientists Just Identified A Key Location On Mars Where Life Could Thrive

NASA identifies potential habitats for microbial life on Mars, particularly in dusty ice pockets that may allow photosynthesis.

Scientist Says NASA Lander May Have Accidentally Killed Life on Mars

NASA's Viking mission may have unintentionally destroyed potential Martian life by assuming all organisms need liquid water to survive.

Alien life could be lurking on Mars, NASA says

Alien life may exist beneath Mars' icy surface, shielded from radiation, suggesting potential for microbial survival and photosynthesis.

Life on Mars May be Trapped Under Ice, NASA Researchers Suggest

Mars' dusty ice deposits could block solar radiation, potentially creating conditions favorable for life beneath the surface.

Researchers find evidence of hot water on Mars -- in a rock on Earth

Mars may have harbored hot, water-rich environments billions of years ago, as indicated by ancient zircon crystals.
Zircon minerals reveal significant geological insights into ancient hydrothermal processes on Mars.

Nasa rover discovery hints at ancient microbial life on Mars

The spotty rock Cheyava Falls on Mars may have hosted microbial life billions of years ago.

Scientists Just Identified A Key Location On Mars Where Life Could Thrive

NASA identifies potential habitats for microbial life on Mars, particularly in dusty ice pockets that may allow photosynthesis.

Scientist Says NASA Lander May Have Accidentally Killed Life on Mars

NASA's Viking mission may have unintentionally destroyed potential Martian life by assuming all organisms need liquid water to survive.

Alien life could be lurking on Mars, NASA says

Alien life may exist beneath Mars' icy surface, shielded from radiation, suggesting potential for microbial survival and photosynthesis.

Life on Mars May be Trapped Under Ice, NASA Researchers Suggest

Mars' dusty ice deposits could block solar radiation, potentially creating conditions favorable for life beneath the surface.

Researchers find evidence of hot water on Mars -- in a rock on Earth

Mars may have harbored hot, water-rich environments billions of years ago, as indicated by ancient zircon crystals.
Zircon minerals reveal significant geological insights into ancient hydrothermal processes on Mars.
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A new version of the drake equation

Our universe is not the most optimized for life, according to new research, but it remains conducive to life.
#europa-clipper

Jupiter's moon Europa is NASA's next search for potential life

The Europa Clipper mission aims to explore the potential for life on Europa by surveying its icy shell and underlying ocean.

How the Europa Clipper will set cameras on a distant icy moon

NASA's Europa Clipper mission aims to investigate the moon's icy surface and assess its astrobiological potential.

Jupiter's moon Europa is NASA's next search for potential life

The Europa Clipper mission aims to explore the potential for life on Europa by surveying its icy shell and underlying ocean.

How the Europa Clipper will set cameras on a distant icy moon

NASA's Europa Clipper mission aims to investigate the moon's icy surface and assess its astrobiological potential.
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#alien-life

Earth Plants Can Grow On These Alien Worlds, A New Simulation Study Suggests

Earth plants and photosynthetic bacteria can thrive under light mimicking a K-dwarf star, suggesting adaptability for life beyond Earth.

Planets harbouring aliens may give off a purple hue, scientists say

Planets harboring alien life may emit a distinctive purple hue, as suggested by analyzing purple bacteria's adaptation to infrared radiation for photosynthesis.

Earth Plants Can Grow On These Alien Worlds, A New Simulation Study Suggests

Earth plants and photosynthetic bacteria can thrive under light mimicking a K-dwarf star, suggesting adaptability for life beyond Earth.

Planets harbouring aliens may give off a purple hue, scientists say

Planets harboring alien life may emit a distinctive purple hue, as suggested by analyzing purple bacteria's adaptation to infrared radiation for photosynthesis.
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Mars may have been habitable much more recently than thought - Harvard Gazette

Mars may have had a life-supporting magnetic field much longer than earlier estimates suggest.
#meteorite-impact

A Meteorite the Size of Four Mount Everests Hit Earth - It Left This Strange Aftermath

The S2 impact facilitated nutrient release, benefitting early microbial life despite its destructive force.

Scurvy, Bird Flu and an Ancient Meteorite Hit

A massive meteorite impact 3 billion years ago contributed essential nutrients for the evolution of early life on Earth.

A Meteorite the Size of Four Mount Everests Hit Earth - It Left This Strange Aftermath

The S2 impact facilitated nutrient release, benefitting early microbial life despite its destructive force.

Scurvy, Bird Flu and an Ancient Meteorite Hit

A massive meteorite impact 3 billion years ago contributed essential nutrients for the evolution of early life on Earth.
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Scientists Cracked Open a 2-Billion-Year-Old Stone and Discovered Something Entirely Unexpected

The discovery of living microbes in 2 billion-year-old rock may challenge existing theories about the evolution of life on Earth.

Astronomers Just Confirmed the Presence of Carbon Dioxide On Pluto's Moon Charon - Where Did it Come From?

JWST's findings reveal hydrogen peroxide and carbon dioxide on Charon, enhancing our understanding of this moon's geological history.

"Follow the salt": A new strategy for finding life on Mars

NASA's Mars exploration strategy to find life focuses on water, potentially missing other viable habitats and life-forms.
#planetary-science

Why Venus May Be Our Best Bet For Finding Life In the Solar System

The skies of Venus may hold potential for alien life searches.

A dwarf planet has dirty depths, model suggests

Ceres has a layered frozen ocean consisting of mainly pure water ice at the surface, which includes increasing impurities at greater depths.

A Biosignature Based on Modeling Panspermia and Terraformation: Summary and Discussion | HackerNoon

Panspermia enhances the detection of life by identifying clusters of potentially terraformed planets using statistical correlations.

Why Venus May Be Our Best Bet For Finding Life In the Solar System

The skies of Venus may hold potential for alien life searches.

A dwarf planet has dirty depths, model suggests

Ceres has a layered frozen ocean consisting of mainly pure water ice at the surface, which includes increasing impurities at greater depths.

A Biosignature Based on Modeling Panspermia and Terraformation: Summary and Discussion | HackerNoon

Panspermia enhances the detection of life by identifying clusters of potentially terraformed planets using statistical correlations.
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#science-communication

'All things that wander in the heavens': how I swapped my ivory tower for the world of science fiction

Astrobiologist Seven Rasmussen merges science and speculative fiction in her storytelling, exploring unfamiliar worlds and themes.

How a Twitch streamer helped bring NASA to the livestreaming community

Twitch is evolving as a platform for science communication, combining gaming with educational content about space and technology.

'All things that wander in the heavens': how I swapped my ivory tower for the world of science fiction

Astrobiologist Seven Rasmussen merges science and speculative fiction in her storytelling, exploring unfamiliar worlds and themes.

How a Twitch streamer helped bring NASA to the livestreaming community

Twitch is evolving as a platform for science communication, combining gaming with educational content about space and technology.
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Sara Imari Walker: Using physics to rethink the defintion of life

Sara Imari Walker's book explores the Physics of Life, aiming to distinguish living systems from non-living ones through her Assembly Theory.

Algae here, alien life out there - Cal State L.A.-JPL partnership connects engineers to astrobiology

Erika Flores found unexpected relevance in astrobiology for environmental science during her internship at NASA, leading to partnerships that enhance educational access.

Is There Life in the Cosmos? New Observations and Experiments | HackerNoon

Life emerges as expected through complex phase transitions, not simple deductions.
Collectively autocatalytic small molecules may be the simplest forms of life.
Experimental diversity in molecular libraries may reveal fundamental life processes.
#panspermia

A Biosignature Based on Modeling Panspermia and Terraformation: Correlation | HackerNoon

Panspermia enhances the correlation between the compositions and positions of planets, aiding in the identification of terraformed worlds.

Life Spreads Through Universe in Cosmic Dust, Paper Suggests

Life on Earth may result from particles that create stars.
Panspermia theory suggests life seeds can travel between planets.

A Biosignature Based on Modeling Panspermia and Terraformation: Correlation | HackerNoon

Panspermia enhances the correlation between the compositions and positions of planets, aiding in the identification of terraformed worlds.

Life Spreads Through Universe in Cosmic Dust, Paper Suggests

Life on Earth may result from particles that create stars.
Panspermia theory suggests life seeds can travel between planets.
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Ice shell thickness reveals water temp on ocean worlds | Cornell Chronicle

Novel method to determine ocean temperatures on distant ocean worlds based on ice shell thickness
Ice pumping process shapes ice shells of moons such as Europa and Enceladus, influencing temperature ranges for potential life exchange.

Subterranean 'Microbial Dark Matter' Reveals a Strange Dichotomy

Subterranean microbial organisms make up a significant part of Earth's biosphere.
Genetic analysis of microbes from a deep gold mine in South Dakota reveals a dichotomy in survival strategies.

The weather on Mars: Vast storms, strong winds, freezing temperatures and giant whirlwinds

The Mars rover Perseverance includes MEDA, a system of instruments designed to analyze the Martian atmosphere.
MEDA has collected a large amount of data on pressure, temperature, wind, humidity, and the composition of the Martian atmosphere.
Despite challenges such as high winds and dust storms, MEDA has been continuously monitoring environmental parameters on Mars.

Scientists Spot Possible Signs of Life in Clouds of Venus

New evidence of ammonia and phosphine in Venus's atmosphere, hinting at potential life beyond Earth.

Could 3 Body Problem's aliens exist? The science behind Netflix's new hit

Proxima b, an Earth-sized planet near Proxima Centauri, could be habitable.

Is there life on one of Saturn's moons? Scientists plan a mission to find out

Enceladus, a small moon of Saturn, offers excellent possibilities for finding life in our solar system due to its unique characteristics like geysers with organic compounds.
The European Space Agency (Esa) is planning a challenging mission to send a robot probe to Enceladus, with the goal of exploring its potential for hosting life.
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