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SETI Unveils Astrobiology Breakthroughs: Exoplanets, Mars, Meteorites

5/2/2025

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In April, the SETI Institute unveiled groundbreaking discoveries in astrobiology. Dr. Nathalie Cabrol explored potential biosignatures on the intriguing exoplanet K2-18b, while Dr. Janice Bishop shed light on Mars' carbon cycle. Additionally, research indicates that Martian moons Phobos and Deimos likely originated from a colossal collision, and a rare "mudball" meteorite found in Costa Rica upends previous notions about delicate space rocks.

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In April, the SETI Institute unveiled groundbreaking discoveries in astrobiology. Dr. Nathalie Cabrol explored potential biosignatures on the intriguing exoplanet K2-18b, while Dr. Janice Bishop shed light on Mars' carbon cycle. Additionally, research indicates that Martian moons Phobos and Deimos likely originated from a colossal collision, and a rare "mudball" meteorite found in Costa Rica upends previous notions about delicate space rocks.