Lunar and Planetary Science Conference Jan 30, 2010
LPSC brings together international specialists in petrology, geochemistry, geophysics, and astrobiology, and astronomy to present the most recent results in lunar and planetary science. Members of the media who are interested in a firsthand opportunity to discover breaking news about the latest results from an international field of scientists conducting space and planetary science research will not want to miss this five-day conference. (NASA Watch)
Extraterrestrial Life: Is there anybody out there? Jan 30, 2010
" At an astrobiology conference in Texas in April, SETI enthusiasts will discuss new methods of discovering extraterrestrial life, including sending out interstellar messages. However , Dr Marek Kukula, public astronomer at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, UK, warns advertising our presence could be risky. "We might like to assume that if there is intelligent life out there it is wise and benevolent," he said. "But of course we have no evidence for this. Therefore, we need governments and the... (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Proof of life on Mars by year-end: NASA expert Jan 16, 2010
According to David McKay, chief of astrobiology at NASA's Johnson Space Centre in Houston, the fact that Mars has bred life will be confirmed this year and the historic discovery will not be made on the Mars, but here on Earth using the chunks of the red planet. "Powerful new microscopes and other instruments will establish whether features in martian meteorites are alien fossils," said McKay. (India Times, India)
Proof of Martians 'to come this year' Jan 15, 2010
David McKay, chief of astrobiology at NASA's Johnson Space Centre in Houston, says powerful new microscopes and other instruments will establish whether features in martian meteorites are alien fossils ... David McKay, chief of astrobiology at NASA's Johnson Space Centre in Houston, says powerful new microscopes and other instruments will establish whether features in martian meteorites are alien fossils. (Scientific American)
