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Studying Thermophiles In Yellowstone National Park

by Keith Cowing

Ask any Yellowstone park ranger about hazards in the park, and you will soon learn that hydrothermal features (not bears) have caused more harm than any other natural threat. Park […]

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Hydrothermal Activity Generated By Impact Melt Emplacement On The Rim Of Ritchey Crater, Mars

by Keith Cowing

Impact-induced hydrothermal systems have the potential to sustain long-lived aqueous environments throughout the history of Mars, yet their nature and distribution are not well-understood.

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Engineering Astrobiology and Exploration

by Keith Cowing

NASA Astrobiology joins in the 2024 Engineers Week (Feb. 18-24) celebration to recognize the contributions of NASA’s engineers, technicians, and technologists to discovery and innovation.

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