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A Martian Simulation Experiment: Life on Mars? Students from St Bernard High School along with Fellow Connor Ballard from the Mullard Space Science Laboratory, UCL, have taken a significant step towards understanding the potential to identify life on Mars by conducting a unique experiment using microbialites from Lake Salda, Turkey! These microbialites, which are ancient structures formed by microorganisms, form similar carbonate deposits to those identified on Mars, but the origin of the Martian carbonates is still unknown!   The students exposed these microbialites to Martian-like conditions in a stratospheric balloon experiment, simulating the low pressure, temperature, and radiation found on the Red Planet. By analysing the microbialites' response to these harsh conditions, they aimed to gain insights into the survival limits of terrestrial life and the possibility of extraterrestrial microbial communities.   The experiment yielded promising results! They detected organic molecules, including those associated with DNA in the microbialites, which deteriorated after exposure to Martian conditions, suggesting that detecting signs of life in Martian carbonate deposits may be difficult at the surface and we may need to focus on deposits shielded from the harsh Martian radiation environment. This study supports the need to return deposits from below the surface to understand if microbial activity could have played a significant role in shaping the Martian landscape.    These findings provide insights into the effect of Martian conditions on the preservation of biosignatures, and have implications for the upcoming Rosalind Franklin rover, which hopes to search for signs of life in the Martian subsurface using a 2m drill! Do check out their conference video presentation on our Youtube here!: https://lnkd.in/eePxKUbG #OrbytsConference2024

Our research made the front cover of Nature Magazine 🎉! Read our article to learn how compressive forces sculpt the intricate head scales of crocodiles 🐊 https://lnkd.in/eeUE8F52

The Key Factor Behind Dolphin Speed 🐬 Explore how Gray's Paradox was solved and how dolphin-inspired design revolutionized Alchemy's high-performance freediving fins for enhanced propulsion and efficiency.

Our popular Space & Art Masterclass is back in November! This a 5-week course will explore how art, culture and space intersect. If you are interested, DM for details. https://lnkd.in/dQt8Cm9b #SpaceCulture #KOSMICA #SpaceEducation #artandtechnology #masterclass

🙏Thank you Phil VanDenBossche: 🗓May's stunning 3D Bathymetry of Cocos (Keeling) Seamount in Australia unveiled! The 3D bathymetry image supplements limited previously available bathymetry to provide the first comprehensive MBES coverage of the Cocos (Keeling) seamount. Data was acquired primarily using the #Kongsberg EM122 MBES and supplemented (in shallow-intermediate water depths of less than 500 m), with the EM710-MK2 MBES. The mapping was undertaken in 2022 on CSIRO’s research vessel RV Investigator during a Museums Victoria led voyage (IN2022_V08), that was focused on mapping the seafloor and exploring the biodiversity across Australia’s Indian Ocean Territories (IOT). This region is one of Australia’s newest marine parks (established in March 2022). RV Investigator is Australia’s advanced ocean-class research vessel🛥 (94 m in length), that is funded by the Australian Government & operated by Australia’s COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION (CSIRO) and its Marine National Facility (MNF). #marinescience #technologyinaction #multibeam #mbes #survey #bathymetry #DiscoveringTheSecretsOfTheOcean

As we are moving towards the 2024 Geography Week, I want to share part of our past program. Back in 2019, #CaliforniaHumanities sponsored/funded my proposal #Geography meets the #Humanities at California State University, Stanislaus. This Program took place during the Geography Awareness Week. Victoria Martinez, Alumna from our #Geography Program gave a talk titled: #Geographic Analysis and #Environmental (In)Justice. https://lnkd.in/gB2aZND5

Why Pluto is no longer a planet | Scholar Square Academy | #scholarsquare Ever wondered why Pluto isn't considered a planet anymore? Let's find out together! What Makes a Planet a Planet? A planet is a big, round object that orbits the Sun and has cleared out the space around its orbit. This means it's the only major object in its path. Pluto's Problem Pluto is a big, round object that orbits the Sun, but it doesn't clear out its path. There are many other icy objects called Kuiper Belt Objects (KBOs) that share Pluto's orbit. The Decision In 2006, scientists decided to change the definition of a planet. They decided that a planet must: Orbit the Sun Be big and round Have cleared out its orbit Since Pluto didn't meet the third requirement, it was reclassified as a dwarf planet. Pluto's Specialness Even though Pluto is no longer a planet, it's still a very special place. It's icy and has a thin atmosphere. It also has five moons! So, remember: Pluto is still a fascinating object in our solar system, even though it's a dwarf planet. #pluto #dwarfplanet #solarsystem #space #astronomyclub #outerspace #kuiperbelt #newhorizons #spaceexploration #spacefacts #PlanetPluto #plutofacts #Cosmic #science #education #kids #funfacts Student Forum: https://scholarsquare.in/ Online Exams: https://lnkd.in/gCqVXCCi

Here's another snippet from the #casestudy we did about our work with Alamodome, featuring our MXP Telescopic Platform with Metro chairs - the largest telescopic in North America! Watch more: https://lnkd.in/gd7xBjAk #stadiumseating #telescopicseating #retractableseating #spectatorseating