The Fascinating World of Astrobiology: Life in Extreme Environments

The study of life in the universe, focusing on conditions that could support living organisms beyond Earth.

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Life exists in extreme Earth environments (e.g., deep oceans, hot springs), providing clues about potential life in space.

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Astrobiologists look for signs of microbial life, which may survive in harsh extraterrestrial environments.

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The presence of ice, minerals, and traces of methane on Mars makes it a prime candidate for microbial life.

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These icy moons of Jupiter and Saturn may have subsurface oceans, possibly supporting life.

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Scientists are discovering exoplanets in “habitable zones” where conditions could be right for life.

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Finding life elsewhere would expand our understanding of biology and the origins of life.

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