| "Biology is probably the most phenomenal force in the universe! We often talk about quantum physics, atoms, and other things, but what you get when you form a molecule that can self-replicate and evolve; there is nothing in the universe that can achieve that level of complexity." - Dr Alfonso Davila |
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Episode 43: Aired on August 25th, 2021 From Fieldwork on Earth to Drilling on Mars!
Featuring Dr. Alfonso Davila (Research Scientist, NASA Ames Research Center) Hosted by Dr. Graham Lau (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science) |
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Our guest is Dr. Alfonso Davila, an astrobiologist at NASA Ames Research Center! His research focuses on the biological and biosignature potential of terrestrial environments considered to be analogous to extraterrestrial environments, and using that knowledge to develop strategies to search for evidence of life beyond Earth. His current research involves instrument testing in the Atacama desert and Antarctica to inform drilling techniques for the icy regions of Mars.
This program is an interactive talk show where our guests answer questions from our host, Dr. Graham Lau, as well as questions submitted via Twitter, Facebook, and SAGANet chat. For more information, visit the official website of Ask An Astrobiologist. |
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