People have long been intrigued by the possibility of life beyond Earth and how it might endure in extraterrestrial environments. There is no confirmed evidence of extraterrestrial life, not even […]
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Posted inAtmospheres, Climate, Weather, Biogeochemical Cycles & Geobiology, Gaia - Planetary Perspectives, Press Release, Radiation, Space Weather & Heliophysics
As Earth’s Atmosphere Changes, So Will Its Response To Geomagnetic Storms
Rising concentrations of carbon dioxide in the upper atmosphere will change the way geomagnetic storms impact Earth, with potential implications for thousands of orbiting satellites, according to new research led […]
Posted inAstronomy & Telescopes, Exoplanets, -moons, -comets, Habitable Zones, Imaging & Spectroscopy, Magnetic Fields, Electromagnetism, bioelectricity,, Press Release, Radiation, Space Weather & Heliophysics, TRAPPIST-1
Flares On TRAPPIST-1 Reveal The Spectrum Of Magnetic Features On Its Surface
TRAPPIST-1 is an M8 dwarf hosting seven known exoplanets and is currently one of the most frequently observed targets of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
Posted inAstrogeology, Exoplanets, -moons, -comets, Habitable Zones, Magnetic Fields, Electromagnetism, bioelectricity,, Radiation, Status Report
Can A Convecting Magma Ocean Offer A Solution To The Puzzling Case Of Core Convection In Early Earth?
Convective flow in Earth’s iron-rich liquid core drives self-sustained dynamo action, generating Earth’s magnetic field, which is strongest among all terrestrial planets of the solar system.
Posted inAtmospheres, Climate, Weather, Biogeochemical Cycles & Geobiology, Exoplanets, -moons, -comets, Radiation, Space Weather & Heliophysics, Status Report
Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation on Sub-Neptune Exoplanet Hazes Through Laboratory Experiments
Temperate sub-Neptune exoplanets could contain large inventories of water in various phases, such as water-worlds with water-rich atmospheres or even oceans.
Posted inBiophysics, Biosignatures & Paleobiology, Caves, Craters, Mountains, Subsurface, Lava Tubes, Extremeophiles and Extreme Environments, Habitable Zones, Icy Worlds, Mars, Radiation, Status Report
New Research Suggests Life Could Survive Beneath The Surface Of Mars And Other Planets Using High Energy Particles From Space
A new study from NYU Abu Dhabi has found that high-energy particles from space, known as cosmic rays, could create the energy needed to support life underground on planets and […]
Posted inBiophysics, Enceladus, Europa, Habitable Zones, Mars, Microbiology & Virology, Press Release, Radiation
Estimating The Potential Of Ionizing Radiation-induced Radiolysis For Microbial Metabolism On Terrestrial Planets And Satellites With Rarefied Atmospheres
Ionizing radiation is known to have a destructive effect on biology by causing damage to the DNA, cells, and production of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS), among other things.
Posted inBiophysics, Genomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Radiation, Space Life Science, Space Physiology & Medicine, Status Report
Exploring Molecular And Modular Insights Into Space Ionizing Radiation Effects Through Heterogeneous Gene Regulatory Networks
Space ionizing radiation is a major risk factor for astronauts, yet its molecular mechanisms remain poorly understood.
Posted inGenomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Microbiology & Virology, Microgravity, Radiation, Space Life Science, Space Stations, Status Report
Rotifers In Space: Transcriptomic Response Of The Bdelloid Rotifer Adineta vaga Aboard The International Space Station
This study analyzes the transcriptomic changes experienced by Adineta vaga, a bdelloid rotifer aboard the International Space Station (ISS), using RNA sequencing.
Posted inAtmospheres, Climate, Weather, Biophysics, Biosignatures & Paleobiology, Extremeophiles and Extreme Environments, Habitable Zones, Microbiology & Virology, Missions & Hardware, Radiation, Sample Return, Status Report, Tricorders & Sensors
SAMPLE — Stratospheric Altitude Microbiology Probe for Life Existence — A Method of Collection of Stratospheric Samples Using Balloon-Borne Payload System
The Earth possesses many environmental extremes that mimic conditions on extraterrestrial worlds. The stratosphere at 30-40 km altitude closely resembles the surface of Mars in terms of pressure, temperature, and […]