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The Open University's very own Astrobiology research group, addressing the scientific, governance and ethical challenges associated with astrobiology. www.open.ac.uk/AstrobiologyOU

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Mark Fox-Powell is at #EGU26, presenting Icy Worlds research at the EGU General Assembly 2026, exploring geological contexts relevant to life beyond Earth 🌍🛰️ #Astrobiology #PlanetaryScience #Geoscience

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Great seminar today from Dr Ana Clara Pelliciari Silva on how geological processes shape microbial biosynthetic potential. From hydrothermal vents to global geothermal systems, her work shows how tectonic settings influence microbial chemistry.

We are incredibly proud of the work Dr Alessandra Marino at all times, but even more so this week! It was her first Legal Subcommittee of UN COPUOS and she was giving a technical presentation! Her talk was entitled ‘Preserving Science: Considerations for the Moon we share’. Amazing work Ale!!

Ancient Mars had lakes that may once have supported microbial life. New Curiosity rover results reveal chemical fingerprints of shallow lakes in Gale Crater, with contributions from Susanne Schwenzer Read more: buff.ly/nhv7xgf #Mars #Astrobiology #PlanetaryScience

Attending a first bioinformatics workshop can be exciting and terrifying in equal measure Esma Bozlak reflects on learning Anvi’o, giving her first PhD presentation, and why struggling is part of the process 👉 buff.ly/IxDGJWj #PhDLife #Astrobiology #Bioinformatics #EarlyCareerResearcher

We are recruiting two Post‑Doctoral Research Associates for MoonRISE, an interdisciplinary Moon research project Roles available in: • Physical sciences and engineering • Social sciences and governance Apply here: buff.ly/8rUzx3c buff.ly/OVH7QFh #Postdoc #TheMoon #AcademicJobs

CLOSING SOON! Two Post‑Doctoral Research Associates for MoonRISE, an interdisciplinary Moon research project Roles available in: • Physical sciences and engineering • Social sciences and governance Apply here: buff.ly/8rUzx3c buff.ly/OVH7QFh #Postdoc #TheMoon #AcademicJobs

How do we communicate complex science clearly, responsibly, and with impact? Our new blog shares Rita's reflections from the Communicating your science workshop, focusing on why public engagement is a core part of research. Read more 👇 buff.ly/pn2HP7B #SciComm #Astrobiology #PublicEngagement

Congratulation to Dr Aedan Baker who celebrated the end of his PhD today with his graduation! Well done Aedan 👏 #OUFamily #PhDLife #Graduation

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🌕 GCSJ Seminar | Care-full lunar exploration 🗓 15 May 2026 | ⏰ 12:00–13:00 (UK) | 💻 Online Explore how growing lunar activity raises urgent questions about protecting scientific, cultural & environmental sites. 🔗 fass.open.ac.uk/events/gcsj-... @astrobiologyou.bsky.social

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