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UMN Professors Susan Wolf, JD, Chair of the Consortium on Law and Values in Health, Environment & the Life Sciences, and John Bischof, Director of Advanced Technologies for the Preservation of Biological Systems (ATP-Bio), are among authors of a new study, published in BioScience, proposing a plan that could safeguard Earth’s endangered biodiversity through storage on the Moon at extremely low temperature. The study led by the Smithsonian Institution outlines a roadmap for the creation of a lunar biorepository. The paper proposes an approach for governance, the types of biological material to be stored, and a plan for experiments to address challenges like radiation and microgravity. https://lnkd.in/gHum2mwc

**The Intricacies of Astrobiological Engineering: Pioneering the Search for Extraterrestrial Habitats** Astrobiological engineering merges biology, space science, and environmental design to develop technologies for extraterrestrial habitation. Recent breakthroughs include bioengineered microorganisms capable of surviving extreme Martian conditions and advanced habitat models mimicking Earth’s biosphere in microgravity. Researchers are also exploring the viability of using genetic engineering to create crops that can thrive in alien soils. This interdisciplinary field not only aims to expand our understanding of life’s adaptability but also prepares us for potential interstellar colonization. As we refine these technologies, we edge closer to answering one of humanity's oldest questions: Are we alone? #AstrobiologicalEngineering #SpaceHabitation #ExtraterrestrialLife

Are you interested in the intersection of #EngineeringBiology and #SpaceHealth? Check out this technical research roadmap generated by the Engineering Biology Research Consortium (EBRC) with support from #TRISH! It describes goals and opportunities for new technologies that can improve human health during space exploration missions and help solve societal challenges here on Earth. 🌎🚀 Read it here: https://bit.ly/4huYbXO

Check out our latest blog ✍️! Discover how the 13-year-long Vista Variables in the Vía Láctea Surveys shaped the careers of 5 NOIRLab scientists, while also fostering international teamwork 🌎 and enabling groundbreaking discoveries! Read here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e62uWU_Q #blog #science #astronomy

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🌿🔬 Exciting Research Topics in Biology 🌊🧠 At EZ Scholar, we believe in empowering high school students to explore the wonders of biology through hands-on research. From the future of sustainable farming with Hydroponics to protecting our oceans with Marine Biology & Ocean Conservation, there’s a world of discovery waiting for you! 🔍 Interested in how cells work? Cell Biology offers insights into the building blocks of life, while Neuroscience unravels the complexities of the brain. These are just a few of the areas our students dive into through our Research Paper Program. #EZScholar #BiologyResearch #HighSchoolResearch #researchpapers

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A new fellow, Franka Neumann, is joining the AUFRANDE team! Franka, a physics graduate from Heidelberg University, specialised in environmental physics through her master’s thesis which explored the use of Argon-39 for exposure dating of rocks. During her PhD, under the supervision of Emilie Capron and Frédéric Parrenin at Université Grenoble Alpes and Taryn Noble, Joel Pedro, and Andy Menking at University of Tasmania, Franka will compile global climatic data from various natural archives to understand climate variations during the Marine Isotopic Stage 11 (MIS 11), a warm period 410,000 years ago. By creating a robust chronology and using Earth System Models, the research seeks to identify climate mechanisms and feedbacks with the aim of enhancing our understanding of warm climates and improving future climate projections. Welcome to the team, Franka! https://lnkd.in/drPfvDHc EU Science, Research and Innovation | European Research Executive Agency (REA) #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU #EUInnovation #AUFRANDE #PhD #MSCA #ClimateResearch #Paleoclimatology #EarthScience #UGA #UTAS

In a remarkable intersection of robotics and evolutionary biology, scientists are bringing the ancient world of early vertebrates to life, specifically the fish species thought to be the first to transition from water to land. Spearheaded by the University of Cambridge, this study leverages robotic technology to replicate the movement and energy demands of these ancient creatures, revealing insights into their skeletal structures, joint functions, and potential locomotive patterns. Find out more in our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/gSJwQ5MJ

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