Editor’s note: The National Academy’s Committee on Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences Autumn 2026 Meeting is being held 6-8 October Tuesday – Thursday this week. According to the agenda there are […]
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Conceptual Thermal Constraints On The Growth Of The First Tree On A Terraformed Mars
The environmental conditions on present‑day Mars are far outside the range tolerated by known complex terrestrial life.
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NASA Astrobiology Update At Space Science Week 2026(with audio)
On 23 March 2026 the NASA Astrobiology Program staff gave an update presentation at National Academies of Science Space Science Week 2026
Posted inAstrobiology (general), Education and Outreach, NASA Astrobiology Program, Reports, Roadmaps, & Plans, Status Report
Communicating Discoveries In The Search For Life In The Universe Workshop Report
The potential discovery of life beyond Earth presents unique communication challenges for astrobiology. These include ambiguous data, public misconceptions, and the dynamics of social media platforms.
Posted inAstrobiology (general), Budgets and Policy, NASA Astrobiology Program, People Of Astrobiology, Policy, Reports, Roadmaps, & Plans, Status Report
NASA Astrobiology Program Call for Applications: NASA-DARES Task Force 2
Opportunity Number: NNH25ZDA002LApplication Deadline: Monday, September 29th, 2025 11:59 PM EDT Short URL: https://go.nasa.gov/ABStrategyRFI The NASA Astrobiology Program is seeking approximately 47 individuals to serve on NASA DARES (NASA Decadal […]