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space-science2 years ago•2 min saved

"Debunking Rumors: James Webb Space Telescope's Search for Extraterrestrial Life"

Rumors are circulating within the scientific community that the James Webb Space Telescope may have discovered a planet with strong signs of biological life, fueled by the detection of a potential biosignature on the exoplanet K2-18 b. While NASA has not confirmed definitive evidence, the telescope's capabilities have sparked excitement over the possibility of a groundbreaking discovery. The molecule dimethyl sulfide, detected on the exoplanet, suggests the potential for life, but further observations and research are needed to confirm this finding.

via Futurism|

#biosignatures #exobiology #exoplanets

science2 years ago•4 min saved

The Apollo 11 Quarantine Mishap and Lunar Dust Tracking Concerns.

After the Apollo 11 mission, the crew spent 21 days in quarantine to prevent the spread of potentially dangerous microorganisms from the Moon. A new paper suggests that had lunar microorganisms actually existed, the procedures to prevent them from returning to Earth would have likely failed. The quarantine protocol looked like a success only because it was not needed. NASA, motivated by beating the Soviets to the Moon, did not take the time to create adequate protections for astronauts, nor Earth.

via IFLScience|

#apollo-11 #contamination #exobiology

science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

NASA's snake-like robot to search for life on Saturn's moon.

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is developing a snake-like robot called Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor (EELS) to explore internal terrain structures, assess whether organisms can live in those structures, and search for evidence of life on one of Saturn's moons, Enceladus. The robot is made up of multiple, identical segments that allow it to be self-propelled and uses rotating propulsion units that act as tracks, underwater propellers, and gripping mechanisms. The harsh conditions on Enceladus, including temperatures of 300 degrees Fahrenheit below zero, factored into the design of the robot.

via Fox Business|

#enceladus #exobiology #nasa