Life on the (Red) Edge
Today’s bite explores life on the vegetation red edge…and how we might find it on other worlds.
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr. Daniella DellaGiustina
Today we interview Dr. Daniella DellaGiustina, professor at the University of Arizona, Deputy Principal Investigator of the OSIRIS-REx sample return mission, and the Fred Kavli Plenary Lecturer at #AAS247
UR: Infrared Spectrum: Probing for life beyond the visible
In the latest of our #UndergradResearch series, discover how Diya Talesara uses IR spectroscopy to study biosignatures in exoplanet data.
Weather forecast for the HWO: Cloudy with a chance of biosignatures
In today’s paper, we take a look at how pesky clouds might actually be a good thing when it comes to detecting biosignatures in exoplanet atmospheres with NASA proposed next generation space telescope, the Habitable Worlds Observatory.
Are ocean worlds teeming with life?
Hycean worlds — giant, ocean-covered planets with hydrogen-rich atmospheres – could be key to discovering alien life. Join us today as we dive into the fascinating possibilities for biological evolution on these distant worlds.
Seeding Life in the Oceans of Moons
Today’s paper explores the possibility of impacts delivering organics to the ocean worlds in our solar system.