Surf these sites: An Examination of the Forms Alien Life Might Take -- This page argues that many forms and behaviours are inevitable, & that we can make certain predictions about life on other planets. Astrobiology Web -- Microbes and other life forms in extreme environments. (Although the title of this site implies that it is about space, this is an excellent resource about microbial ecology in unusual environmental conditions here on Earth.) Astrobiology at NASA -- Astrobiology is the study of the origin, distribution, and destiny of life in the universe. It uses multiple scientific disciplines and space technologies to address fundamental questions of the origins of life. COSMIC ANCESTRY: The modern version of panspermia. by Brig Klyce -- The modern version of panspermia, Cosmic Ancestry treats all of evolution, not just the origin of life on Earth. David Darling''s Astrobiology Page -- Astrobiology discussions, links and books. A site with a strong emphasis on astrobiology and the search for extraterrestrial life and intelligence, reflecting author David Darling''s current areas of interest. In addition to The Extraterrestrial Encyclopedia, the site contains links to astrobiology, extrasolar planets, SETI and other topics related to alien life, FAQ''s, a forum and a guestbook. Exobiology: Life through Space and Time -- The Exobiology Branch of NASA at Ames Research Center conducts research seeking to increase knowledge of the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the universe. Life on the Edge -- NASA Science News: Science@NASA launches ''Life on the Edge'', an initiative in astrobiology education. It''s a hands-on experiment designed for students of all ages to investigate life in extreme environments and to learn about the possibilities for life elsewhere in the Solar System. NASA''s Origins Program -- This program seeks to answer the fundamental questions about the Universe: Are we alone in the Universe? How did we get here? What is the origin of the Universe? Is there another Earth-like planet in our celestial neighborhood? Net Advance of Physics: Bioastronomy -- This is an experimental page, somewhat different from the rest of Net Advance, in that it includes research articles as well as review articles, and offline as well as online materials. Origins of Life in our Solar System -- Overview of creation of the universe and origins of life in our solar system. Panspermia by Karl Sims -- "Panspermia" is the name for the theory that life exists and is distributed throughout the universe in the form of germs or spores. This piece depicts a single life cycle of an inter-galactic life form, as an unusual example of a self propagating system Planetary Biology -- A whole world systems theory that explains how worlds with life work. SETI: a thoughtful look at the theory of alien life -- Features an extensive investigation of the factors involved in the development/evolution of complex life. Speculates as to the nature of ET civilizations. The Astrobiology Web -- An online guide to the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the Universe as well as all other aspects of space exploration. The Thermosynthesis Home Page -- The thermosynthesis theory shows how organisms can use or may have used thermal cycling as an energy source-thermal cycling occurring especially in volcanic hot springs. Thermosynthesis could stepwise evolve towards photosynthesis. It may still occur in convecting aquifers on Earth, but also on the many other bodies in the Solar System where water has been found. Thinker''s Domain - Fun With Science -- Interactive website designed to make learning fun and entertaining; featuring genetics problems, a "Lost in the Desert" game, and a "Choose Your Own Adventure" game set on an African Safari, along with a few original research papers.
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