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Origin of Life in Hydrothermal Vents and Implications for Mars
A discussion with Michael Russel, a citizen scientist, and SETI Institute Scientists Niki Parenteau and Adrian Brown on the origin of life in hydrothermal vents and the implications for life of Mars. Moderated by SETI Institute Scientist, Franck Marchis.
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Characterizing the Atmospheres of Exoplanets: A New Challenge in Exoplanetary Science?
A discussion on characterizing the atmospheres of exoplanets: a new challenge in exoplanetary science. With scientists, Jon Jenkins (SETI Institute), Jonathan Fortney (UCSC), and Franck Marchis (SETI Institute). Moderated by Nadia Drake (Wired.com).
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SETI Institute Search for Exolife Hangout
SETI Institute scientists, Dale Andersen, Lori Fenton, Franck Marchis and Cynthia Phillips discuss various research topics including life in extreme environments (extremophiles), life on Mars, Europa and future missions, and exoplanets. Moderated by Jill Tarter.
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NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy Airborne Astronomy Ambassador (AAA) Program
SOFIA’s Education & Outreach program managers seek bids to implement a formative and summative evaluation program for the upcoming SOFIA AAA Cycle 2 phase corresponding to the Cycle 2 science phase. Proposals are due May 3, 2013.
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Join us for the Second Annual MarsFest in Death Valley National Park: Linking Extremes of Earth and Space!
We are proud to announce the Second Annual MarsFest (formerly Mars and the Mojave Festival) in Death Valley National Park from March 1st to March 3rd, 2013!
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REU -Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates Program in Astrobiology and Planetary Science
Students will work with scientists at the SETI Institute and at the nearby NASA Ames Research Center on projects spanning the field of astrobiology from microbiology to planetary geology to observational astronomy. Apply today!
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Doomsday 2012 Fact Sheet
There is widespread and unnecessary fear of doomsday on December 21, 2012. Some people worry about a Maya prophesy of the end of the world, others fear a variety of astronomical threats such as collision with a rogue planet.
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A Planet with Life?
Its name is unimpressive, but its location is choice. European astronomers have discovered a sixth planet around the dwarf star HD 40307 that just might have the right stuff for life.
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Planetary Landscapes on Facebook
Planetary Landscapes celebrates planetary sciences, knowledge, and the spirit of human exploration.
Dedicated to those, in the long line of explorers, who dare to look beyond what the eyes can meet, invent tomorrow, and find their way to its destination.
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ASSET - exciting Astrobiology Curriculum and Teacher Professional Development
ASSET 2013 Applications will be accepted March 15 - April 30, 2013. Are you looking for a contemporary thematic science curriculum that is standards based? Are you in search of an exciting professional development opportunity? If so, we invite you to become an ASSET teacher.