A Rover Named After DNA Pioneer Rosalind Franklin is Headed for Mars in 2020
“This name reminds us that it is in the human genes to explore.” Continue reading A Rover Named After DNA Pioneer Rosalind Franklin is Headed for Mars in 2020
Category Archives: Extraterrestrial Life
Tiny Organisms in Earth’s Most Unlivable Places May Help Us Find Alien Life
Luke McKay, an astrobiologist and microbial ecologist, is probing the extreme limits of life on Earth to answer bigger questions about the universe. Continue reading Tiny Organisms in Earth’s Most Unlivable Places May Help Us Find Alien Life
Stop Saying ‘Humans Suck’ Because of Climate Change, Says Astrobiologist
Adam Frank’s new book Light of the Stars explores how the search for intelligent alien life in the universe can help humans combat climate change on Earth. Continue reading Stop Saying ‘Humans Suck’ Because of Climate Change, Says Astrobiologist
Smashing Security #068: Malware from outer space!
If aliens did contact us would it be safe to open the email? Why would MoviePass track film lovers after they leave the cinema? Would you know how to get around Malaysia when your car rental website lets you down? And will Graham *please* stop talki… Continue reading Smashing Security #068: Malware from outer space!
How the Building Blocks of Life Can Form in Space
Researchers demonstrated how cosmic radiation interacts with matter to create the building blocks of life in the harsh environment of outer space. Continue reading How the Building Blocks of Life Can Form in Space
An Alien-Hunting Submarine Is Being Tested in Antarctica
A look at the amazing photos and stunning science from the ARTEMIS mission in Antarctica. Continue reading An Alien-Hunting Submarine Is Being Tested in Antarctica
Who Needs a Sun? Alien Life Could Survive Off of Cosmic Rays
We might not need to look for a “Goldilocks” planet after all. Continue reading Who Needs a Sun? Alien Life Could Survive Off of Cosmic Rays
Why Jupiter’s Moon Europa Is the Best Candidate For Finding Life Off Earth
Scientists think they saw vapour plumes spewing from its surface. Continue reading Why Jupiter’s Moon Europa Is the Best Candidate For Finding Life Off Earth
The Language of Aliens Will Always Be Indecipherable
We will never have more than a few seconds to understand or even notice our millions of neighbors. Continue reading The Language of Aliens Will Always Be Indecipherable
A New Equation Estimates the Chances of Life Arising on a Given Planet
An astrobiologist and a chemist team up on a new equation to describe the conditions needed for life to arise on a planet. Continue reading A New Equation Estimates the Chances of Life Arising on a Given Planet