Research
We have carried out a wide diversity of research in areas that link planetary/space sciences to biological sciences. Our efforts are organised into several themes shown below.
Habitability and the Limits of Life
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This theme investigates biology at the limits and habitability.
Astrobiology in Deep Time
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This theme investigates ancient biosignatures and the intersection between astrobiology and palaeontology
Space Microbiology and Biomanufacturing
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This theme investigates microbiology in space for fundamental science and to advance human settlement beyond Earth
Subsurface Astrobiology
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This theme is focused around an astrobiology lab at 1 km depth at the Boulby Mine, UK.
Astrobiology Analogue Research
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This theme cuts across a number of other other themes and emphasises the use of 'analogue' environments to study microbiology, biosignatures, habitability and test technology for the robotic and human exploration of space in a variety of extreme environments.
Exoplanet Astrobiology
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This theme encapsulates our interest in exoplanets, their habitability and ability to support life.
Astrobiology and Human Society
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This theme broadly encompasses projects and work that has linked astrobiology to questions that intersect with human governance beyond Earth and philosophy.