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Posted inBiochemistry & Organic Chemistry, Biophysics, Genomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Microbiology & Virology, Origin & Evolution of Life, Status Report
The Phylogenetic Context For The Origin Of A Unique Purple-green Photosymbiosis
Symbioses are widespread in nature and have been the source of much evolutionary innovation. While some types of symbioses evolved multiple times across space and time (e.g., oxygenic photosymbioses or […]
Posted inAstrochemistry, Astrogeology, Biosignatures & Paleobiology, Cryobiology, Habitable Zones, Imaging & Spectroscopy, Missions & Hardware, Press Release, Robotics/Rovers/UAVs, Titan, Tricorders & Sensors
Astrobiology Droid Update: Dragonfly Aerodynamic Testing
In sending a car-sized rotorcraft to explore Saturn’s moon Titan, NASA’s Dragonfly mission will undertake an unprecedented voyage of scientific discovery. And the work to ensure that this first-of-its-kind project […]
Posted inAstrochemistry, Astronomy & Telescopes, Biosignatures & Paleobiology, Exoplanets, -moons, -comets, Habitable Zones, Imaging & Spectroscopy, Status Report
The Power Of Polarimetry For Characterising Exoplanet Atmospheres, Clouds, And Surfaces With NASA’s Habitable Worlds Observatory
The Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO), planned for launch in the 2040s, represents the next major step in exoplanet characterisation. HWO will, for the first time, enable detailed studies of the […]
Posted inAstronomy & Telescopes, Atmospheres, Climate, Weather, Biosignatures & Paleobiology, Exoplanets, -moons, -comets, Imaging & Spectroscopy, Status Report, TRAPPIST-1
The Third Option: Color Phase Curves to Characterize the Atmospheres of Temperate Rocky Exoplanets
Detecting and characterizing the atmospheres of rocky exoplanets has proven to be challenging for JWST. Transit spectroscopy of the TRAPPIST-1 planets has been impacted by the effects of spots and […]
Posted inAstrochemistry, Biophysics, Biosignatures & Paleobiology, Genomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Intelligence & Language, Origin & Evolution of Life, Panspermia, Status Report
Can The Timing Of The Origin Of Life Be Inferred From Trends In The Growth Of Organismal Complexity?
The origin of life embodies two fundamental questions: how and when did life begin? It is commonly conjectured that life began on Earth around 4 billion years ago.
Posted inBiochemistry & Organic Chemistry, Biogeochemical Cycles & Geobiology, Biophysics, Biosignatures & Paleobiology, Habitable Zones, Imaging & Spectroscopy, Mars, Missions & Hardware, Press Release, Robotics/Rovers/UAVs, Tricorders & Sensors
NASA Study: Non-biologic Processes Don’t Fully Explain Mars Organics
In a new study, researchers say that non-biological sources they considered could not fully account for the abundance of organic compounds in a sample collected on Mars by NASA’s Curiosity […]
Posted inAstrochemistry, Astronomy & Telescopes, Biochemistry & Organic Chemistry, Biophysics, Biosignatures & Paleobiology, Imaging & Spectroscopy, Interstellar, Press Release
James Webb Space Telescope Reveals An Exceptional Richness Of Organic Molecules In One Of The Most Infrared Luminous Galaxies In The Local Universe
The study focuses on IRAS 07251–0248, an ultra-luminous infrared galaxy whose nucleus is hidden behind vast amounts of gas and dust. This material absorbs most of the radiation emitted by […]
Posted inAstronomy & Telescopes, Atmospheres, Climate, Weather, Biophysics, Exoplanets, -moons, -comets, Habitable Zones, Press Release, Radiation
Probing Habitable Regions With SRG/eROSITA
Stellar high-energy radiation is a key driver of atmospheric erosion and evolution in exoplanets, directly affecting their long-term habitability.
Posted inExploration Gear & Tech, Microbiology & Virology, Planetary Protection & Biosafety, Status Report
Susceptibility Of Microbes To far-UVC Light (222 nm) On Spacecraft And Cleanroom Surfaces
Far-UVC light (222 nm) is an emerging decontamination tool with potential for spacecraft assembly applications due to its strong germicidal efficacy and minimal risk to human health.