Astrobiology

Astrobiology is the scientific study of the origin, evolution, distribution, and future of life in the universe. It examines the potential for life beyond Earth, investigating the conditions necessary for life to exist and the potential for extraterrestrial organisms. Astrobiology integrates various scientific disciplines, including biology, chemistry, astronomy, and geology, to explore fundamental questions about life's existence on other planets and moons, the characteristics of habitable environments, and the biochemical processes that might support life in diverse contexts. The field also considers the implications of discovering extraterrestrial life for our understanding of biology, evolution, and the nature of life itself.