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Ask an Astrobiologist is focused on promoting astrobiology research and scholarly endeavors through a variety of media.

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New things in the works! mailchi.mp/f283e09c4a21/some…
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This video from Acid Test has lived in my head rent free for so long. No idea what I get out of coming back to it from time to time for a watch, but I still dig it.
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Between Eternal Night And Day, The Faces Of Two Cousins Of The Earth astrobiology.com/2026/04/bet… #astrobiology #exoplanet #astronomy
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Our newest article on SAGANet from Catherine Maggiori is an exploration of the new paper out by Nozair Khawaja and team on the analysis of ejected ice grains from Enceladus. saganet.org/articles/cassini…

Cassini data reveals new information on Enceladus’ ice grain composition — AskAstrobio

In this article, we talk about new interpretations of Cassini data, revealing that freshly ejected Enceladus ice grains contain a variety of organic compounds.

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Upper Limits On Atmospheric Abundances Of KELT-11b And WASP-69b From A Retrieval Approach astrobiology.com/2025/11/upp… #astrobiology #exoplanet
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Our newest article on SAGANet from Catherine Maggiori is an exploration of the new paper out by Nozair Khawaja and team on the analysis of ejected ice grains from Enceladus. saganet.org/articles/cassini…

Cassini data reveals new information on Enceladus’ ice grain composition — AskAstrobio

In this article, we talk about new interpretations of Cassini data, revealing that freshly ejected Enceladus ice grains contain a variety of organic compounds.

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One more day to submit abstracts for the IAU symposium on Advancing the Search for Technosignatures. The meeting will take place 206 March of 2026. Submit your abstracts now! iaus404.bmsis.org/

IAUS 404: Advancing the Search for Technosignatures

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I will be hiring a PhD student for Fall 2026 to perform experimental research related to prebiotic chemistry and chemical weathering on early Mars. Please reach out if you are interested!
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The Santa Fe Institute is now accepting applications for the 2026 Complexity Postdoctoral Fellowships! Complexity fellows contribute to SFI’s research and collaborate with leading researchers worldwide. If you recently completed your PhD in any scientific discipline and are interested in transdisciplinary research, consider applying. SFI offers independent research opportunities and support to explore big questions across disciplines. Deadline: October 1, 2025 Requirements & application: santafe.edu/sfifellowship
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New research led by Alta Howells explores the role of formatotrophic methanogenesis in some of the organisms that thrive in a unique groundwater setting in Oman. saganet.org/articles/hydroge…

How Hydrogen-Fueled Ecosystems in Oman’s Subsurface Could Rewrite the Rules of Biology — AskAstrobio

In the depths of Oman, a hidden world thrives in darkness – fueled not by sunlight, but by hydrogen-rich fluids seeping through ancient rocks.

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Researchers used data from the Very Large Telescope in Chile to study dense columns of stars at the center of 20 nearby galaxies. They found these “galactic bars” formed between 1 and 13 billion years ago. sciworthy.com/scientists-dat…

Scientists date star columns at the center of galaxies – Sciworthy

Researchers used data from the Very Large Telescope in Chile to age date dense columns of stars at the center of 20 nearby galaxies.

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Check out this postdoc opportunity at Instituto Superior Técnico in Lisbon, Portugal, with BMSIS scientist, Dr. Omer Markovitch. The work combines modelling chemical networks, goal-directed behavior, & Origins of Life research. Learn more here: euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/3…
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Anthropic has revealed a concerning pattern of agentic misalignment in LLMs: when placed in simulated corporate environments with autonomous control and conflicting goals, leading AI models sometimes engaged in behaviors akin to insider threats. anthropic.com/research/agent…
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Tune in today for the premier of Examining Earth as an Exoplanet & the Search for Life Beyond with Dr. Amber Young on Ask an Astrobiologist on YouTube! youtu.be/zrfYquhR0lI?si=eh3U…

Examining Earth as an Exoplanet & the Search for Life Beyond with Dr. Amber Young

Our guest is Dr. Amber Young, a Pathways Research Assistant in the ...

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Researchers adapted technology developed by the oil industry to map potential geothermal sources in the Snake River Plain region of Idaho. New article by University of Delaware geoscience student Charles McDowell! sciworthy.com/new-way-to-fin…

New way to find geothermal energy – Sciworthy

Scientists used an exploration approach developed by the oil industry to track down geothermal energy sources.

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It was awesome having Amber Young on the show yesterday! I love her response to our question of what her favorite thing is that life as we know it does.
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Set up your YouTube notifications now for an all new Ask an Astrobiologist on 17 June at 1pm Eastern Time. Our guest is Dr. Amber Young, a Pathways Research Assistant in the Planetary Systems Laboratory at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. youtube.com/live/inUtccCIDmY…

Examining Earth as an Exoplanet & the Search for Life Beyond with Dr....

NASA's Ask an Astrobiologist is back with a brand new lineup of ama...

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Starting the discussion on "Non Academia Careers in Astrobiology Panel" at @abgradcon #AbGradCon2025
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👽 Day 3 at #AbGradCon25
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