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Perspectives in Astrobiology: Evolution and Complexity

Evolution and Complexity

On the Biochemistry of Extremophiles Like Tardigrades

Blog Contributor: Sibsankar Palit
The biggest challenge to life on Earth that prevents it from moving beyond our own planet Earth is the impact of space on its metabolism and physiology. Many germs and microscopic animals exhibit amazing biochemistry that helps them survive extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme radiation and extreme space conditions

Evolution and Complexity

Stromatolites as Biosignatures: Improving Confidence

Blog Contributor: Arty Goodwin
Stromatolites are an important geological feature for tracking the earliest life on Earth. These sedimentary structures first appeared in the geological record ~3.5 billion years ago and have historically been used as a biosignature for life, often with some controversy

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