Astrobiology

Astrobiology is the study of the origin, evolution, distribution, and future of life in the universe. It examines the potential for life beyond Earth, including the conditions necessary for life to exist, the possibility of extraterrestrial organisms, and the search for biosignatures in various celestial environments. Astrobiology integrates knowledge from multiple scientific fields, including biology, chemistry, geology, and astronomy, to understand the processes that might lead to the emergence of life on other planets and moons. It also explores the implications of finding life elsewhere and considers the potential for future human exploration and colonization of other worlds.