[Soffen Memorial Fund]. In the spirit of dedication to the growth of young scientists and engineers embodied by Gerald Soffen throughout his life, the Dr. Gerald A. Soffen Memorial Fund […]
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Posted inConferences and Meetings
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 inVenus
Study: Peptides Can Form Well-defined Structures In Harsh, Venus-like Conditions
[MIT] When exploring solar system bodies for signs of past or present life, scientists have mainly focused on planets that have (or had) a liquid surface similar to Earth’s. However, […]
Posted inAstrobiology (general)
The Search For Life Elsewhere: Avoiding Hype and Fostering Public Understanding
[Astrobiology (Journal)] The search for life beyond Earth presents unique challenges for science communication due to its interdisciplinary nature, the potential for groundbreaking discoveries, and the inherent uncertainties involved.
Posted inEducation and Outreach
NASA ExoExplorers Program: Call For ExoGuide Nominations
This ExoExplorers program, sponsored by NASA’s Exoplanet Exploration Program Office and the ExoPAG Executive Committee, will focus on the professional development of ~10 graduate student and/or postdoc researchers (“ExoExplorers”) by […]
Posted inBook, Film, Video Reviews
“Astrobiyoloji: Evrendeki Yaşamı Anlamak” by Charles Cockell
[Türkçe] “Astrobiyoloji: Evrendeki Yaşamı Anlamak” by Charles Cockell: “Evrenimizdeki kozmik ortam içerisinde yaşamı ele alan Astrobiyoloji, konuyu hakkını vererek anlatmak için astronomi, biyoloji, kimya, jeoloji, gezegen bilimi, fizik, sosyal bilimler […]
Posted inAnalog Studies
Offworld Astrogeology Training In Iceland
Iceland’s diverse volcanic terrain is an excellent stand-in for lunar and planetary processes and provides an ideal environment in which to simulate surface science operations. Editor’s note: when it comes […]
![Responses to questions regarding the impact on ECRs being impacted by government funding delays, and responses broken down by career level. Every group indicated > 50% of being impacted (PhD student 64%, Postdoc 76%, Junior Faculty 71%, Junior scientist 100%, and Other 62%) -- [astro-ph.IM]](https://i0.wp.com/astrobiology.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/The-Early.png?resize=1200%2C506&ssl=1)
Posted inCareer Opportunities
The Early Career Astrobiology Workforce Under Strain Survey Evidence From 2025-2026
[astro-ph.IM] A survey of self identified early career astrobiologists was organized by the NOW early career group FLOW and the Scientific Society of Astrobiology.
Posted inAstronauts and Explorers
Astronaut Training For Underground Science Expeditions
ESA CAVES (Cooperative Adventure for Valuing and Exercising human behaviour and performance Skills) is an ESA astronaut training program. The three-week course prepares astronauts to work safely and effectively in […]
Posted inAway Teams & Field Reports
Training For Astrobiology Spelunking On Mars
Editor’s note: Many astrobiologists think that there is a chance that extant life could be found underneath the surface of Mars where conditions could be more favorable than they currently […]