The question of whether we share the universe with other intelligent beings is of long standing. Written speculation on this subject stretches back to the classical Greeks, and it hardly […]
astrobiology
Posted inAstrobiology (general), Budgets and Policy, SETI & Technosignatures
Testimony of Dan Werthimer Before Congress
SETI experiments are trying to determine whether other intelligent, technologically capable, life exists in the universe, to answer the question “Are we alone?” or “Is anybody out there?” STATEMENT OF […]
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Upcoming Congressional Hearing on Astrobiology
Next week (21 May) there will be a hearing held by the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology titled “Astrobiology and the Search for Life in the Universe”. The […]
Posted inBiophysics, Extremeophiles and Extreme Environments, Gravitational Biology, Microbiology & Virology, Microgravity, Panspermia, Space Stations
Space Station Research Studies Exposure Of Life To Vacuum of Space
In the movies, humans often fear invaders from Mars. These days, scientists are more concerned about invaders to Mars, in the form of micro-organisms from Earth. Three recent scientific papers […]
Posted inNASA Astrobiology Program
Michael Meyer Declines NAI Interim Director Position
Due to unexpected personal conflicts, Dr. Michael Meyer has declined the position of NAI’s Interim Director. Dr. Meyer explains, “Unfortunately, the requirements levied to resolve a conflict-of-interest were unacceptable.” “I […]
Posted inAstrobiology (general), Mars
Scientists Begin Mars Exploration in a Deep Mine
This week, twenty European scientists will gather at Boulby mine in the UK to begin testing technologies for the exploration of Mars and hunting for deep subsurface life that will […]
Posted inAstrobiology (general), NASA Astrobiology Program
Why Is NASA's Astrobiology Program STILL Ignoring "Cosmos"?
NASA’s Astrobiology program continues to totally ignore “Cosmos” – even when it offers millions of viewers a full episode on Astrobiology. Sunday’s episode (the second) of Cosmos was devoted to […]
Posted inBiosignatures & Paleobiology, Origin & Evolution of Life
Fuel Cells May Have Answers To Origin of Life on Earth
How life arose from the toxic and inhospitable environment of our planet billions of years ago remains a deep mystery. Researchers have simulated the conditions of an early Earth in […]
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COSMOS Then and Now
The new incarnation of “COSMOS” hosted by Neil deGrasse Tyson debuted the other night. Highly anticipated, this new effort seeks to reboot, rekindle, and revitalize the indelible impression that its […]
Posted inAstrobiology (general), NASA Astrobiology Program
Why Is NASA's Astrobiology Program Ignoring "Cosmos"?
Last night @NASA and other main NASA Twitter accounts devoted a lot of real time tweeting and linking of images and references in support of the premiere of “Cosmos”. Most […]