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Home » Science Topics » Astrobiology & Space Science » Page 11

Category: Astrobiology & Space Science

We can learn about life on other planets by studying viruses

Posted on January 1, 2020December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

Scientists from the University of Zurich and the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics, as well as the Icahn School of Medicine at…

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    A special kind of bacteria lets cement fix itself

    Posted on December 25, 2019October 31, 2022 by Sciworthy

    In an effort to make these carbon storage wells safer and more effective for long term use, a team of scientists decided to try a biological…

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      Mining with acid-generating bacteria

      Posted on December 18, 2019October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

      Sulfuric acid production by sulfur-oxidizing bacteria may be a solution to a long standing mining problem.

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        Dying coral reefs spring forward with new life

        Posted on December 12, 2019June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

        Our coral reef ecosystems, often called “underwater rainforests,” are quickly changing. Coral reefs are elaborate and complex ecosystems…

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          Antibiotic resistance is natural and it is everywhere

          Posted on December 4, 2019October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

          Antibiotic resistance is a major public health crisis worldwide as bacteria develop the ability to defend themselves against many, sometimes…

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            Bacteria protect each other in space!

            Posted on September 18, 2019October 31, 2022 by Sciworthy

            Space is a dangerous place. Astronauts are wrapped up in layers of protection that regulate pressure, temperature, and oxygen. This…

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              Can life hiding near Yellowstone National Park’s hot springs tell us about the ancient Earth?

              Posted on July 24, 2019December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

              Yellowstone National Park is famous for its hot springs, geysers, wildlife, and incredible geology. While the area is popular among visitors…

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                Are the building blocks of life at the bottom of the sea?

                Posted on May 15, 2019March 12, 2024 by Sciworthy

                Scientists recreated a deep-ocean environment where underwater volcanoes spew heat and chemicals to test whether or not biological molecules…

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                  Believe it or not, we can (kind of) measure the air pressure of early Earth!

                  Posted on February 13, 2019June 24, 2025 by SanjoySom

                  Blue-green algae's response to different nitrogen pressures may tell us what fossils to look for and what those fossils tell us about…

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                    Hunting for fossilized microbes

                    Posted on January 28, 2019March 12, 2024 by Sciworthy

                    We’ve all heard of hunting for fossils to learn about the Earth’s past, but what if you wanted to learn about the microbes that lived…

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