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Watch Astrobiology Science Conference (AbSciCon) 2017 on YouTubeMay 18, 2017
Amino acids are converted to amino thioacids in the presence of COS, a component of volcanic emissions.
Thioacids and the Origin of LifeMay 18, 2017
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Planetary Protection is a “Wicked” ProblemMay 17, 2017
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New Instrument May Aid Search for Extraterrestrial LifeMay 16, 2017
Map of magnesium/silicon across Mercury’s surface (red indicates high values, blue low).
Seeking an Origin for Mercury’s High-Magnesium RegionMay 15, 2017
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Fossil Preservation in One of the Driest Places on EarthMay 13, 2017
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Supernovae Give, and Can Take AwayMay 12, 2017
Some of the researchers, collaborators and staff at ELSI during a workshop last year.
Research Center a Hub for Origins of Life StudiesMay 9, 2017
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Student Poster Competition Winners at AbSciCon 2017May 4, 2017
While many studies are focused on the detrimental effects of high energy UV sunlight, it is also an important source of energy that can drive the formation of biomolecules relevant to life.
Sun's UV Light Helped Spark LifeMay 4, 2017
An artist's conception of planet Kepler-452b, the first near-Earth-sized world to be found in the habitable zone of a star that is similar to our sun.
Finding Signs of Alien Life Might Be Harder Than We Thought. Here's WhyMay 2, 2017
Steep Cone in Yellowstone National Park.
Lack of Oxygen not a Showstopper for LifeMay 1, 2017
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