[Current Biology (Cell)] Astrobiology aims not only to determine whether life exists beyond Earth but to understand how biology ‘fits’ into a physicochemical universe of stars and planets, including Earth […]
Astrobiology (general)
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The Evolution Of Oxygen, Temperature, And Marine Aerobic Habitat For Animals Over The Last Billion Years Of Earth History
[Current Biology (Cell)] Atmospheric and ocean oxygen levels and temperature have changed considerably over Earth history, and many of these changes coincided with similarly dramatic changes in marine life.
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On The Foundations Of Anthropic Reasoning: Implications For Life Across The Universe
[astro-ph.IM] With only one confirmed example, namely the Earth, the abundance of life across the universe remains deeply uncertain, and local evidence about Earth’s particular circumstances can significantly shape our […]
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Giving NASA’s SciX A Quick Astrobiology Roadtest
Keith’s note: Goodbye ADS – Hello SciX. According to an editorial “Farewell NASA ADS” in Nature magazine, “After more than 33 years, NASA’s Astrophysics Data System will close its virtual […]
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5 Questions About Astrobiology’s Future At NASA
Editor’s note: I just sent this to folks at NASA HQ and tweeted it at @Astrobiology With regard to the changes in how @NASAScience_ – NASA Science Mission Directorate proposed […]
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NASA Is Forfeiting Its Global Astrobiology Leadership
Keith’s note: NASA presentations at a National Academies of Science on Tuesday left the panel confused and concerned about what NASA plans to do with its Astrobiology research. NASA did […]
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Is A Nearby Advanced Alien Civilization Out There Waiting To Pounce On Earth? Unlikely, Says New Study
[Northern Arizona University] Science fiction suggests that life on other planets, if it exists, is likely far more advanced than life on Earth.
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Juice Astrobiology Mission To Fly Past Earth For Third Gravity Assist
[ESA] The European Space Agency’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) will return to Earth on 28 September, with flight controllers guiding the spacecraft close to our home planet to alter […]
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AbGradCon Outreach Hints
Editor’s note: As I mentioned in an earlier post last month, the prime reason for being at AdGradCon – Astrobiology Graduate Conference – (https://abgradcon.org) is to focus on – AbGradCon. […]
Posted inOrigin & Evolution of Life
The Emergence Of Life In The Light Of Evolution
[q-bio.PE] The origin of life is often framed primarily as a chemical problem, yet life s defining feature is evolution.