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The Encyclopedia of Science's Frontier

Home » Science Topics » Astrobiology & Space Science » Page 9

Category: Astrobiology & Space Science

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Is there life on Venus?

Posted on December 2, 2020June 13, 2025 by Sciworthy

In September, a research group broke the internet when they said they discovered a molecule called phosphine in the atmosphere of Venus.…

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    Is humanity ready to live in space?

    Posted on December 1, 2020October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

    This article explores incentives for projects spanning millennia, and determines which of those incentives would provide the most successful…

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      How water shaped the Earth

      Posted on November 21, 2020October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

      Water has molded our planet into what it is today, in ways you may not have imagined! #water #waterislife

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        Students inspired to study science by participating in real NASA missions

        Posted on November 16, 2020October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

        Can teachers get students in underrepresented, disadvantaged communities to feel excited about science if they get to participate in real…

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          Bread yeast can help humans explore space!

          Posted on November 9, 2020October 24, 2022 by AnurupMohanty

          How do we find the effects of extreme #space radiation on human health? Answer lies with yeast in your bread! @NASA scientists are launching…

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            Chemicals on mineral surfaces may have jumpstarted life

            Posted on November 5, 2020October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

            Were metabolic pathways established before life emerged? New experiments observe life-like patterns self-propagating on #mineral surfaces.…

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              A different kind of child star

              Posted on October 29, 2020October 7, 2023 by Sciworthy

              Maybe you didn't have a stellar childhood, but stars definitely did. (Get it?) Learn about a major research project that investigated one…

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                Algae in space teaches us how life responds to harsh environments

                Posted on October 25, 2020June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

                Extremophiles can literally survive in many conditions, even in the extreme radiation of space. Read this article to learn how extremophiles…

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                  Could a deadly gas be a sign of life?

                  Posted on October 22, 2020June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

                  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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                    Looking for life by looking for metabolism

                    Posted on October 19, 2020June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

                    How can amino acids, lipids, and other metabolites help scientists with life detection in space? #Astrobiologists look at how our cells…

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