The search for biomarkers in the solar system and beyond

Event Date:
2020-12-14T15:00:00
2020-12-14T16:00:00
Event Location:
Connect via zoom
Speaker:
Sun Kwok (UBC)
URL:
Zoom link
Related Upcoming Events:
Astronomy Colloquia
Intended Audience:
Undergraduate
Local Contact:

Douglas Scott

Event Information:

We will review past and current efforts to search for biosignatures in the Solar System and in exoplanets.  The recent claim of detection of phosphine, its implications for life on Venus, and the subsequent reactions are summarized.  We will also discuss the assumptions inherent in current strategies in the search for extraterrestrial life.

Add to Calendar 2020-12-14T15:00:00 2020-12-14T16:00:00 The search for biomarkers in the solar system and beyond Event Information: We will review past and current efforts to search for biosignatures in the Solar System and in exoplanets.  The recent claim of detection of phosphine, its implications for life on Venus, and the subsequent reactions are summarized.  We will also discuss the assumptions inherent in current strategies in the search for extraterrestrial life. Event Location: Connect via zoom