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Sunset on Saturn’s moon Titan reveals the atmosphere around the moon as seen from the night side with NASA’s Cassini spacecraft. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/SSI
Titan’s Atmosphere Useful in Study of Hazy ExoplanetsMay 19, 2015
Sunlight glints off of hydrocarbon seas on Saturn’s moon Titan, as seen here in near-infrared light by the Cassini spacecraft. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Univ. Arizona/Univ. Idaho
Ether Compounds Could Work Like DNA on Oily WorldsMay 18, 2015
A eukaryotic cell illustration used to teach students critical thinking skills. Credit: Byung-Ho Kang of the University of Florida
Astrobiology, Art and Critical ThinkingMay 15, 2015
Despite being similar sizes, Earth (right half) and Venus (left half) have different surface conditions, a fact that has implications in the search for an Earth-like exoplanet. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltec
“Venus Zone” Narrows Search for Habitable PlanetsMay 12, 2015
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Astrobiology Science Conference (AbSciCon2015) UpdatesMay 11, 2015
This 3-D sketch shows a cross-section of the Mariana Arc with some of its main structures and features. Credit: NOAA
Genomic Potential in Hydrothermal VentsMay 8, 2015
Silver Lake is a dry lake bed in the Mojave Desert. The Mojave has long been studied as a geological analogue to ancient Mars.
Hypoliths in the Mojave DesertMay 7, 2015
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National Academy of Sciences Elects Two AstrobiologistsMay 7, 2015
A view of Antarctica's Taylor Valley. The Antarctic Dry Valleys are considered one of the most Mars-like environments on Earth. Credit: Peter West, National Science Foundation
Staying Active in the ColdMay 5, 2015
Octopus Spring in Yellowstone National Park. Credit: David Strong, Penn State University
A Novel Acidophile Found in YellowstoneMay 4, 2015
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Algae Fitness and Multicellular LifeApril 30, 2015
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An Optically Powered CryobotApril 29, 2015
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