What Might Life Be Like Beyond Earth and How Will We Recognize It? - AbSciCon22 Roundtable 1

Explore a thought-provoking roundtable discussion from AbSciCon22 featuring expert panelists as they delve into the possibilities of extraterrestrial life and methods for its detection. Learn from leading scientists in astrobiology, including Betül Kaçar, Adrienne Kish, Aaron Goldman, and Heather Graham, as they tackle questions about the nature of life beyond Earth, its potential forms, and the challenges in identifying it. Gain insights into cutting-edge research on biogeochemical modeling, extreme environments, and technological needs for future space missions. Discover the importance of multiple lines of evidence in the search for extraterrestrial life and the role of research coordination networks. Engage with discussions on planets without life, the coevolution of life, and the exciting prospects for the next generation of astrobiologists.

Intro
Heather Graham
Adrian Kish
JiaBin Huang
Alex Jonath
Are we sure
How does life work
What is life made of
Whats the next discovery
Biogeochemical modeling
High salt environments
Missions
Technology
Technological Need
Multiple Lines of Evidence
Our Solar System
Extreme Environments
Research Coordination Networks
Planets Without Life
The Next Generation
Last Questions
One Question
Container life
Coevolution of life
Last call for questions
Closing remarks