Best Strategies for Finding Life in Space - Alien Crash Site Episode 21
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Overview
Explore the cutting-edge field of astrobiology and the search for extraterrestrial life in this thought-provoking video featuring SFI post-doctoral fellow Natalie Grefenstette. Delve into the challenges of defining and detecting life beyond Earth, examining innovative detection methods, tools, and evidence standards. Learn about the Agnostic Biosignature Project, a NASA-funded initiative aimed at equipping scientists to recognize potential alien life forms. Gain insights into how researchers are pushing the boundaries of our understanding of life itself while actively searching for signs of its existence in space. Discover the latest developments in this paradoxically established yet rapidly evolving field that combines biology, astronomy, and the quest for answering one of humanity's most profound questions.
Syllabus
What are the best strategies for finding life in space? Alien Crash Site #21 w/ Natalie Grefenstette
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Santa Fe Institute