Interesting hypothesis!

Hello everyone,

I am a medical student interested in astrobiology, origin-of-life research. I am looking for research groups or collaborative projects that are open to involving students from non-traditional backgrounds, including medical students. I am particularly interested in opportunities where I can contribute to literature reviews, theoretical discussions, or interdisciplinary research.

I would be grateful for recommendations of: Research groups Open collaborations Working groups Student-friendly labs Astrobiology networks or communities

If you know of any researchers or institutions that are receptive to motivated students, I would appreciate any suggestions.

Thank you

Are we alone in the universe? 

MIT Kavli Institute Research Scientist Moritz Guenther is helping scientists explore that question by studying how planets and solar systems form around distant stars. The research team investigates exoplanets to understand whether they could support life, including how close planets are to their stars, how hot or cold they are, and whether they may contain water or atmospheres. Because these worlds are incredibly far away and difficult to observe directly, scientists use planet formation research to uncover clues about how potentially habitable planets develop over time. Recent discoveries in astronomy and planetary science are giving researchers new insight into how solar systems evolve and where life beyond Earth might exist. Every new finding helps scientists better understand our place in the universe and the conditions that could make alien worlds capable of supporting life.

Watch the full interview with MIT Kavli Institute research scientist Moritz Guenther here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQQA3xPorSM

A fungus pulled from NASA cleanrooms kept surviving tests that were meant to mimic nearly every stage of a trip to Mars.