Microbes from extreme environments help us study space
Space is a hostile place. It has numerous stressors which make it seem impossible for Earth-like life to thrive there. Some of these…
The Encyclopedia of Science's Frontier
Space is a hostile place. It has numerous stressors which make it seem impossible for Earth-like life to thrive there. Some of these…
Thus far, we have not found evidence of life on Mars. Is it truly a sterile desert, or are we simply looking in the wrong place? #Mars #NASA
Hold your noses! ET life might produce noxious gases in the form of #phosphine. Here’s why phosphine is an important marker in the search…
Water has molded our planet into what it is today, in ways you may not have imagined! #water #waterislife
Can teachers get students in underrepresented, disadvantaged communities to feel excited about science if they get to participate in real…
Extremophiles can literally survive in many conditions, even in the extreme radiation of space. Read this article to learn how extremophiles…
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…
One of the most fundamental building blocks of life on earth is DNA. This molecule consists of four base pairs and a negatively charged…
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…