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Cryostructures in Antarctic PermafrostSept. 5, 2017
View of carbonate rocks from Mount Slipper, Yukon that contain apatitic scale microfossils. Fossils are found by dissolving the carbonate rocks in weak acid. Canadian penny for scale.
As Oceans Alkalized, Life Developed Bones and ShellsSept. 1, 2017
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Cassini Inside the Rings of SaturnAug. 30, 2017
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OPAG Summer 2017 MeetingAug. 29, 2017
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Ask an Astrobiologist: Featuring Dr. Darlene LimAug. 25, 2017
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Of White Dwarfs, “Zombie” Stars, and Supernovae ExplosionsAug. 24, 2017
Betül Kacar in her lab.
This Enzyme Enabled Life to Conquer a Hostile EarthAug. 23, 2017
E. coli colonies growing on the International Space Station could increase their growth rate in the microgravity, forming potentially hazardous biofilms.
Life Evolves Adaptations to MicrogravityAug. 21, 2017
Solar eclipse.
Solar Eclipse a Chance to Study Life's ResilienceAug. 18, 2017
The researchers examined the biological processes of E.coli, a common bacteria.
A Simple Bacterium Reveals How Stress Drives EvolutionAug. 16, 2017
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Examining Mars Analog Rocks in Northern OntarioAug. 15, 2017
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Purple Signs of LifeAug. 14, 2017
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