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The Search for Life Beyond Earth

Institute for Advanced Study via YouTube

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Join former NASA Chief Scientist and "Gravity Assist" podcast host James Green for a fascinating public lecture exploring the search for extraterrestrial life. Delve into cutting-edge planetary science research examining Earth's evolution alongside our sun, uncovering vital clues about potential life throughout our solar system. Discover compelling evidence suggesting Venus and Mars once hosted habitable environments, and explore current studies of icy moons Europa and Enceladus that may contain essential ingredients for supporting life as we know it. Following the main presentation, engage with an illuminating Q&A session moderated by Hermann Weyl Professor Helmut Hofer from the School of Mathematics, offering deeper insights into this captivating scientific pursuit.

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