Could a deadly gas be a sign of life?
How do scientists look for life in the universe? Usually they look for gasses that would support life, and assume anything toxic to us would…
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How do scientists look for life in the universe? Usually they look for gasses that would support life, and assume anything toxic to us would…
How can amino acids, lipids, and other metabolites help scientists with life detection in space? #Astrobiologists look at how our cells…
NASA will generate invaluable data on yeast’s response to deep space radiation by launching the BioSentinel satellite in 2021. Here’s…
One of the most fundamental building blocks of life on earth is DNA. This molecule consists of four base pairs and a negatively charged…
The reality of being able to live and settle on Martian or lunar bases can seem like it is getting close. To do this, we need to be able to…
For the past few decades, scientists have been looking at planets outside of our solar system to see if they could host life. Now,…
Whether it is the acceptance of different passions, backgrounds, or even favorite movies, diversity matters. A group of ten researchers who…
How and why humans exist are questions that have challenged different cultures ever since the dawn of civilization. Many scientists have…
Scientists use computer models to simulate what oxygen would look like on far away planets and found a chemical signature that helps us tell…
Altruism, in principle, is selfless action for the well-being of others. Altruism may help us achieve our space exploration goals. Space…