[ACS Nano] A consensus established by extensive thermodynamic and structural studies of proteins and DNA is that water acts as an indispensable structural cofactor rather than a passive solvent for […]
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NASA Ames Machine Learning Seminar INDUS and INDUS-SDE: Scientific Language Models for Metadata Curation and Discovery Across NASA Science Divisions
JOIN THIS ML SEMINAR SERIES HERE Time: October 27th, 12PM PDT/3PM EDT Everyone is invited to the monthly machine learning virtual seminar hosted by the ML-Astrobiology Initiative at NASA Ames […]
RED School Astrobiology Introductory Course
The RED school will take place in Le Teich (33), France, from March 14th to 20th, 2027. Its objective is to offer an interdisciplinary training in astrobiology to students and […]
Posted inBiochemistry & Organic Chemistry, Biogeochemical Cycles & Geobiology, Biophysics, Biosignatures & Paleobiology, Genomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Origin & Evolution of Life, Status Report
What It Takes To Solve The Origins Of Life: An Integrated Review. Part 2: Theoretical Methods And Emerging Trends
The origin(s) of life (OoL), which has puzzled scientists for centuries, remains a major scientific challenge in the 21st century. Understanding the processes relevant to the OoL demands theoretical frameworks […]
Posted inAstrobiology (general), Biosignatures & Paleobiology, Genomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, NASA Astrobiology Program, Status Report
The Origin, Extension, and Future of the “NASA Definition” of Life
The “NASA definition” enjoys broad popularity among scientists, particularly in the astrobiology community: life is “a self-sustained chemical system capable of Darwinian evolution.”
Posted inAstrobiology (general), Biosignatures & Paleobiology, Genomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Habitable Zones, Space Life Science, Status Report
Reflections on Keywords: Definition, Life and Origin
Would a definition of life be really helpful? Undoubtedly, scientists have to specify what they are trying to reproduce in the laboratory. The same applies when implementing a space mission […]
Posted inGenomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Origin & Evolution of Life, Press Release
What Lives? A Meta-analysis Of Diverse Opinions On The Definition Of Life
The question of “what is life?” has challenged scientists and philosophers for centuries, producing an array of definitions that reflect both the mystery of its emergence and the diversity of […]
Posted inAstrobiology (general), Biosignatures & Paleobiology, Exoplanets, -moons, -comets, Habitable Zones, SETI & Technosignatures, Status Report
What If We Find Nothing? Bayesian Analysis Of The Statistical Information Of Null Results In Future Exoplanet Habitability And Biosignature Surveys
Future telescopes will survey temperate, terrestrial exoplanets to estimate the frequency of habitable (ηHab) or inhabited (ηLife) planets.
Posted inAstrobiology (general), Biosignatures & Paleobiology, Conferences and Meetings, NASA Astrobiology Program, Policy, Press Release, Reports, Roadmaps, & Plans
Call for Applications: NASA-DARES (Decadal Astrobiology Research and Exploration Strategy) Task Force 1
Self-Nominations Invited for Task Force 1 (TF1): Development of NASA-DARES 2025: The 2025 NASA Decadal Astrobiology Research and Exploration Strategy
Posted inArtemis & Lunar Exploration, Commercial & Private Sector, Exploration Gear & Tech, Genomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Gravitational Biology, Life Support Systems, Reports, Roadmaps, & Plans, Space Life Science, Space Physiology & Medicine, Status Report
Why Space Biology Is The Next Great Innovation Opportunity
Space exploration has long captured the imagination of humanity, with technological innovation often taking centre stage. From advanced propulsion systems to intricate robotic explorers, our focus has been on the […]