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There's More to Life Than O2 - Assessing Biosignatures in Terrestrial Exoplanets

Offered By: UW Astrobiology via YouTube

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Astrobiology Courses Astronomy Courses Extraterrestrial Life Courses Exoplanets Courses Spectroscopy Courses Biosignatures Courses

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Explore the fascinating realm of exoplanet biosignatures beyond oxygen in this 25-minute presentation by astrobiology and astronomy graduate student Miles Currie. Delve into the assessment of detectability for various biosignatures and the crucial environmental context needed for high-resolution spectroscopy of terrestrial exoplanets. Gain insights into the diverse potential indicators of life beyond Earth and the challenges of identifying them in distant worlds.

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Miles Currie Astrobiology/Astronomy graduate student presents “There’s more to life than O2"


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UW Astrobiology

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