habitable environment
Can the Gaia Hypothesis Be Tested in the Lab?
During the 1970s, inventor/environmentalist James Lovelock and evolutionary biologist Lynn Margulis proposed the Gaia Hypothesis. This theory posits that Earth…
Snowball Exoplanets Might Be Better for Life Than We Thought
When astronomers discover a new exoplanet, one of the first considerations is if the planet is in the habitable zone,…
TRAPPIST-1 Is Showing A Bit Too Much Flare
The TRAPPIST-1 star might flare too frequently and too violently for life to exist on the TRAPPIST planets.
What is the Habitable Zone?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6g7c00v_nY We've found hundreds of exoplanets in the galaxy. But only a few of them have just the right combination…
Curiosity Demonstrates New Capability to Scan 360 Degrees for Life Giving Water – and is Widespread
The science team guiding NASA’s Curiosity Mars Science Lab (MSL) rover have demonstrated a new capability that significantly enhances the…
Mars Likely Not Ever Warm and Wet Enough for Life – At Least on Surface
[/caption] Mars’ surface was probably not ever warm and wet long enough to support life, a new study published today…
Ancient Hot Springs Spotted on Mars
[/caption] Evidence of a past “hot spring” environment on Mars has shown up in images from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.…