Extremophiles: Link between earth and astrobiology [PDF]
Astrobiology studies the origin, evolution, distribution and future of life in the universe. The most promising worlds in Solar system, beyond Earth, which may harbor life are Mars and Jovian moon Europa.
Stojanović Dejan B. +5 more
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Human crew-related aspects for astrobiology research [PDF]
Several space agencies and exploration stakeholders have a strong interest in obtaining information on technical and human aspects to prepare for future extra-terrestrial planetary exploration.
Foing, B.H. +5 more
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AstRoMap European Astrobiology Roadmap [PDF]
The European AstRoMap project (supported by the European Commission Seventh Framework Programme) surveyed the state of the art of astrobiology in Europe and beyond and produced the first European roadmap for astrobiology research.
Martin, William +44 more
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A sustainable culture of tardigrades (Hypsibius dujardini) for astrobiological laboratory activities [PDF]
Tardigrades are microscopic organisms that have gained importance in astrobiology in recent years. They have extreme survival ability and can enter into a state of latency for several years called cryptobiosis.
Núñez Patricia G. +2 more
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Machine Learning Algorithms Applied to Identify Microbial Species by Their Motility
(1) Background: Future missions to potentially habitable places in the Solar System require biochemistry-independent methods for detecting potential alien life forms.
Max Riekeles +2 more
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Secondary School Students' Knowledge and Opinions on Astrobiology Topics and Related Social Issues [PDF]
Astrobiology is the study of the origin of life on Earth and the distribution of life in the Universe. Its multidisciplinary approach, social and philosophical implications, and appeal within the discipline and beyond make astrobiology a uniquely ...
Solbes Matarredona, Jordi +1 more
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Metagenomic insights into S(0) precipitation in a terrestrial subsurface lithoautotrophic ecosystem
The Frasassi and Acquasanta Terme cave systems in Italy host isolated lithoautotrophic ecosystems characterized by sulfur-oxidizing biofilms with up to 50% S(0) by mass.
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Adaptationism fails to resolve Fermi's paradox [PDF]
One of the most interesting problems in the nascent discipline of astrobiology is more than half-century old Fermi's paradox: why, considering extraordinary young age of Earth and the Solar System in the Galactic context, don't we perceive much older ...
Ćirković Milan M. +2 more
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Red-edge position of habitable exoplanets around M-dwarfs
One of the possible signs of life on distant habitable exoplanets is the red-edge, which is a rise in the reflectivity of planets between visible and near-infrared (NIR) wavelengths.
Kenji Takizawa +4 more
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Open Questions and Next Steps in Astrobiology in Europe - Celebrating 20 Years of EANA
The European Astrobiology Network Association (EANA) aims to develop and promote astrobiology in Europe and beyond, to connect European astrobiologists, and foster their cooperation.
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