Looking Up: Pondering life on other worlds Nov 7, 2009
Known as exobiology, the study has become a serious sub-field of both astronomy and biology. What is most unique about the study is, to date, the subject remains completely hypothetical. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Quick Rebound From Marine Mass Extinction Oct 3, 2009
The work was funded by the DFG, European Graduate College Europrox and the NASA Astrobiology and Exobiology Programs. Journal reference. (Science Daily)
Did comet crashes help spark Earth life? Sep 25, 2009
Their current work, which is supported by NASA's Exobiology and Evolutionary Biology Program, is looking at how the of a comet impact may benefit the formation of complex molecules of a particular handedness. Life on Earth uses 20 amino acids to build up the thousands upon thousands of different proteins that perform a myriad of cell functions. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Tough Microbe Has The Right Stuff for Mars Jul 19, 2009
This research is funded by NASA's Exobiology and Evolutionary Biology Program. Survival traits. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Exploding Stars: Is Earth at Risk? Jun 19, 2009
The project is part of NASA's Exobiology and Evolutionary Biology Program. Stars are generally too far away to be a concern for life on our planet. (Fox News)
NASA research grants include mine lab work Jun 1, 2009
Sookie S. Bang, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, School of Mines, and Cynthia M. Anderson, Center for the Conservation of Biological Resources/Western South Dakota DNA Facility, Black Hills State University, "Metagenomic Analysis and Bioprospecting of the Microbial Communities in Homestake DUSEL following Mine Dewatering," Exobiology Branch, NASA Ames Research Center, and USDA.. Matthew Hansen, Geographic Information and Science Center of Excellence, and Sharon Clay, Plant... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Mars Rover Device Gets New Mission On Earth Feb 7, 2009
13, 2005) After A team of NASA exobiology researchers revealed today organic chemicals that play a crucial role in the chemistry of life are common in space. "Our work shows a class of compounds that is ... > Number of stories in archives: 44,032 Find with keyword(s): Enter a keyword or phrase to search ScienceDaily's archives for related news topics, the latest news stories, reference articles, science videos, images, and books. Just In: Astrophysicists analyzing infrared images captured by the... (Science Daily)
