Astrobiology
Arizona Scientist: We Could All Be Martians
[/caption] As long as we’re still pondering human origins, we may as well entertain the idea that our ancestor microbes…
More Ancient Hot Springs Discovered on Mars?
[/caption] In March 2007, the Spirit rover found a patch of bright-colored soil rich in silica. Scientists proposed water must…
Large Quantities of Methane Being Replenished on Mars
[/caption] Methane has been measured in large quantities in Mars atmosphere over several seasons, meaning Mars is active, either geologically…
Sweet! Galactic Molecule Could Point to Alien Life
[/caption] An organic sugar molecule which is directly linked to the origin of life has been detected in a region…
Microbial Life on the Moon?
[/caption] One astrobiologist claims the deep, dark craters on the Moon might contain traces of early life from meteorites blasted…
Mars Methane Mystery Still Beckons
[/caption] We've known about the methane in Mars' atmosphere for over four years now. But we don't know where it…
Did Lightning and Volcanoes Spark Life on Earth?
[/caption] Maybe the fictional Dr. Frankenstein wasn't so crazy after all. Two scientists have resurrected an old experiment, breathing life…
Electrical Activity on Titan Confirmed: The Spark for Life?
[/caption] Titan not only has an atmosphere it has hydrocarbon lakes, oceans, sand dunes and now research has just been…
No Life Possible at Edges of the Pinwheel Galaxy
[/caption] Another beautiful image from the Spitzer Space Telescope; in this case, it’s Messier 101, more commonly known as the…
How Future Missions Could Detect Organisms Inside Rocks on Mars
[/caption][/caption] For a geologist, looking inside a rock is essential to help determine the makeup and history of the rock…