Scouring the Seafloor for Hydrothermal Vents and Biosignatures on Mars and Europa

Explore the fascinating world of hydrothermal vents and biosignatures on Mars and Europa in this engaging one-hour talk featuring Dr. Bonnie Teece, a postdoctoral fellow at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Delve into the challenges of detecting organic biosignatures and identifying signs of life in altered rocks as Dr. Teece shares her expertise in geology and astrobiology. Learn about her fieldwork experiences and passion for improving equity in geoscience through virtual field trips. Discover the intricacies of hydrothermal environments, ancient rock analysis, and the search for life beyond Earth. Gain insights into the Axial Seamount cruise, lab simulations of hydrothermal vents, and the Europa Clipper mission. Join host Dr. Graham Lau in this NASA Astrobiology Program's "Ask An Astrobiologist" episode for an illuminating discussion on cutting-edge astrobiology research and its implications for understanding life in the universe.