The first Estonian Astrobiology Day will take place on 10 April. The aim of the event is to create a community of astrobiology enthusiasts in Estonia, bringing together researchers, students, […]
Astrobiology (general)
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NASA Astrobiology Update At Space Science Week 2026(with audio)
On 23 March 2026 the NASA Astrobiology Program staff gave an update presentation at National Academies of Science Space Science Week 2026
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National Academies of Science Space Science Week 2026 – Astrobiology Update
Each year, Space Science Week at the National Academies of Science brings together leaders across the space science disciplines to explore the latest developments and discuss the future of the […]
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Molecular Origins of Life, Munich (MOM 2026)
Molecular Origins of Life, Munich (MOM 2026) explores one of science’s most fundamental questions: How did life begin?
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Registration Is Now Open For Origins 2026
Origins 2026 is an international conference jointly organized by the International Society for the Study of the Origins of Life – The International Astrobiology Society (ISSOL) and the Astrobiology Commission […]
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Astrobiology Mars Analog Atacama Desert As Seen From Orbit
A portion of the Atacama Desert along Peru’s southern Pacific coast, featuring barren plains, rocky cliffs, vast sand dunes, and fertile river valleys, is pictured from the International Space Station […]
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The Maintenance Of Ambiguity In Martian Exobiology
How do scientists maintain their research programs in the face of not finding anything? Continual failure to produce results can result in declining support, scientific controversy and credibility challenges.
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Astrobiology On Steroids
Well … it would seem that NASA will be paying more attention to Astrobiology now.
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Astrobiologists Search For Alien Life And Help Life On Earth In The Process
On Earth, life thrives in some of the most seemingly inhospitable environments.
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Planetary Analog Sites In The Indian Subcontinent And The Indian Ocean: Underexplored Environments Suited For Astrobiological And Space Research
Astrobiology seeks to understand the origin, evolution, distribution, and future of life in the Universe, focusing on habitability beyond Earth.