New Findings On Martian Meteorite Point to Microbial Life
universetoday.com — Scientists caused quite a stir in 1996 when they announced a meteorite had been found in Antarctica that might contain evidence for microscopic fossils of Martian bacteria, spurring a debate that continues today. Now, a new report on ALH84001 claims to provide "evidence that supports the existence of life on the surface of Mars" (Submitted by mklopez) More...
Dawn Takes up Residence in Asteroid Belt
universetoday.com — The Dawn spacecraft which is on a course to study the asteroid Vesta and dwarf planet Ceres has taken up permanent residence in the asteroid belt. The craft is officially the first human-made object to become a part of the asteroid belt. (Submitted by mikeinto) More...
Vatican Holds Conference on Extraterrestrial Life
universetoday.com — Though it may seem an unlikely location to happen upon a conference on astrobiology, the Vatican recently held a "study week" of over 30 astronomers, biologists, geologists and religious leaders to discuss the question of the existence of extraterrestrials (Submitted by mklopez) More...
Going Up? Top Floor, Space Elevator Games 2009
universetoday.com — LaserMotive successfully qualified for the $900,000 prize! Their official speed was 3.72 m/s. Way to go! Though it's unlikely that anyone will be pressing the elevator button labeled 'Space' on one of the competitors' vehicles this year at the 2009 Space Elevator Games, there is hope that a winner will walk away with the $1.1 million prize. (Submitted by bossm4n) More...
Organic Molecules Detected in Exoplanet Atmosphere
universetoday.com — The basic chemistry for life has been detected the atmosphere of a second hot gas planet, HD 209458b. Data from the Hubble and Spitzer Space Telescopes provided spectral observations that revealed molecules of carbon dioxide, methane and water vapor in the planet's atmosphere. (Submitted by mklopez) More...
Where Could Humans Survive in our Solar System?
universetoday.com — If humans were forced to vacate Earth, where is the next best place in our solar system for us to live? A study by the University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo has provided a quantitative evaluation of habitability to identify the potential habitats in our solar system. (Submitted by mklopez) More...
If We Live in a Multiverse, How Many Are There?
universetoday.com — The idea of the multiverse, where the Big Bang could have produced many different universes instead of a single one, has gained popularity recently, so it was only a matter of time until someone asked the question of how many multiverses could possibly exist. The number, according to two physicists, could be "humongous." (Submitted by mklopez) More...
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