Widening Perspectives: The Intellectual and Social Benefits of Astrobiology, Big History, and the Exploration of Space [PDF]
Astrobiology is the field of science devoted to searching for life elsewhere in the Universe. It is inherently interdisciplinary, integrating results from multiple fields of science, and in this respect has strong synergies with ‘big history’.
Ian A. Crawford
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Habitability of galaxies and the application of merger trees in astrobiology [PDF]
Galaxies represent the main form of organization of matter in our universe. Therefore, they are of obvious interest for the new multidisciplinary field of astrobiology.
Stojković N.+2 more
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Future space experiment platforms for astrobiology and astrochemistry research [PDF]
Space experiments are a technically challenging but a scientifically important part of astrobiology and astrochemistry research. The International Space Station (ISS) is an excellent example of a highly successful and long-lasting research platform for ...
Andreas Elsaesser+20 more
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Women in chemistry: Q&A with Dr Laurie Barge [PDF]
Dr. Laurie Barge is a Research Scientist in Astrobiology at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology.
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The minimum energy required to build a cell [PDF]
Understanding the energy requirements for cell synthesis accurately and comprehensively has been a longstanding challenge. We introduce a computational model that estimates the minimum energy necessary to build any cell from its constituent parts.
Edwin Ortega-Arzola+2 more
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Domains of life sciences in spacefaring: what, where, and how to get involved [PDF]
The integration of biology and spacefaring has led to the development of three interrelated fields: Astrobiology, Bioastronautics, and Space Bioprocess Engineering.
Aaron J. Berliner+5 more
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Editorial: Reviews in astrobiology [PDF]
Alberto G. Fairén, Alberto G. Fairén
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Marine Science Can Contribute to the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Life [PDF]
Life on our planet likely evolved in the ocean, and thus exo-oceans are key habitats to search for extraterrestrial life. We conducted a data-driven bibliographic survey on the astrobiology literature to identify emerging research trends with marine ...
Jacopo Aguzzi+14 more
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Proteomic insights into survival strategies of Escherichia coli in perchlorate-rich Martian brines [PDF]
Brines, potentially formed by the deliquescence and freezing point depression of highly hygroscopic salts, such as perchlorates (ClO4 −), may allow for the spatial and temporal stability of liquid water on present-day Mars.
Lea D. F. Kloss+5 more
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Exploring the links between Large Igneous Provinces and dramatic environmental impact
An emerging consensus suggests that Large Igneous Provinces (LIPs) and Silicic LIPs (SLIPs) are a significant driver of dramatic global environmental and biological changes, including mass extinctions.
Brian Kendall+2 more
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