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.
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Alan Lightman
What does it mean to achieve scientific literacy in society? Learn more from #AAS242 plenary speaker and astonomy educator Linda Shore.
Signs of (Pre-)Life: Can JWST Detect Conditions for the Formation of Earth-like Life on Distant Planets?
Signs of life on other worlds might be detectable with today’s instruments – but can JWST detect the signs of conditions where life could form? Today’s authors try to answer this question.
Forging biosignatures in the lab: a new approach to the search for life
Today’s authors have a new idea for identifying biosignatures!
Frank Drake’s Equation & Legacy in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
In remembrance of Frank Drake (May 28, 1930-September 2, 2022), today’s classic paper summary covers his eponymous equation, thoughts on SETI approaches, and legacy.
Life Can Travel Through Space! But Only Under Certain Conditions…
Scientists have found a new condition in which life can travel through space! Read more…