astrobiology
/ˌæstroʊbaɪˈɑlədʒi/
noun
- The scientific study of life in the universe, including the search for life on other planets and the study of extreme environments on Earth that resemble conditions elsewhere.
- The discovery of microbes in Antarctic ice has given astrobiology new clues about life on Mars.
- Astrobiology combines biology, chemistry, and astronomy to understand how life might exist beyond Earth.
- Many universities now offer degrees in astrobiology for students interested in space exploration.
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