Astrobiology at Macalester

Astrobiology is defined as
"the study of life in the universe" or
"the study of the living universe".

A Brief History of Astrobiology Problems Facing the Serious Development of Astrobiology Why Astrobiology is Now Getting Funding Astrobiology at NASA Science Goals Answer 3 Major Questions Does Life Exist on Mars - Martian Meteorites Arguments For Life on Mars Arguments Against Life on Mars Astrochemistry NASA Missions Where Chemistry Stops and Biology Begins Bibliography Macalester Astronomy Home Page Macalester College Home Page

This page was designed to offer a basic overview of various aspects of Astrobiology and the types of research currently being done. It does not contain new research. All contents are secondary views and may not always be accurate or up-to-date.

Financial support was provided through a National Science Foundation CAREER/PECASE award to Professor Kim A. Venn. This project was conducted as part (half) of a Summer Astrophysics Research Experience at Macalester College.

web page by SONYA CLARKSON

last updated 2 August 2001