We present the results from the first two years of the Planet Hunters NGTS citizen science project, which searches for transiting planet candidates in data from the Next Generation Transit […]
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NASA Finds New Homes For The Artemis Generation Of Moon Trees Across America
After careful review of hundreds of applications, NASA has selected organizations from across the country to receive ‘Moon Tree’ seedlings that flew around the Moon on the agency’s Artemis I […]
![[Left] NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its Right Mastcam-Z camera on April 9, 2024 (Sol 1115) at the local mean solar time of 12:03:55. Larger image [Right] this image using its Left Mastcam-Z camera on April 9, 2024 (Sol 1115) at the local mean solar time of 12:03:54. Larger image. Image Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU [Larger version of both images]](https://i0.wp.com/astrobiology.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/AstrobiologySymbols.png?resize=1200%2C716&ssl=1)
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There Are Astrobiology Emojis On A Droid Driving Around Mars
Editor’s note: In case you have not spent time going through the torrent of images from the two NASA Astrobiology Mars Rovers currently in operation, there’s one feature on Mars […]
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Apply Now: 2024 NASA Planetary Science Summer School
Now through March 27, 2024, NASA is encouraging applications for its 36th Annual Planetary Science Summer School.
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The Regeneron Science Talent Search Has Two Finalists Interested In Astrobiology
Top 40 High School Scientists Selected as Finalists in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the Nation’s Oldest and Most Prestigious Science and Math Competition
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NASA Science Mission Directorate Inclusion Plan Requirements Town Hall
February 20, 2024, 3 – 4:30 pm Eastern Time
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From Lava Caves To Mars: Hawaiʻi Students Unveil Astrobiology Discoveries
Imagine what life could be like on Mars. What would you need to survive in an extreme space environment? High school students in Hawaiʻi, through a partnership with the University […]
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International Astrobiology School 2024
Astrobiology is one of the hot topics of today’s scientific research, attracting the interest of multiple, complementary disciplinary fields. Therefore, the training of new generations of researchers with an interdisciplinary […]
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Astrobiology, Bioastronautics, And Space Bioprocess Engineering: Domains Of Life Sciences In Spacefaring: What, Where, And How To Get Involved
The integration of biology and spacefaring has led to the development of three interrelated fields: Astrobiology, Bioastronautics, and Space Bioprocess Engineering.
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Offworld Genomics Research: Expanding The Genes in Space™ Toolkit On The International Space Station
For nearly a decade, Genes in Space™ has challenged students to develop spaceflight experiments that use biotechnology to address spaceflight challenges. Founded by Boeing and miniPCRbio, the program relies on […]