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# astrobiology
A new discovery of organic molecules in Martian sediment doesn’t prove there was life on the red planet. But it does help build the case for it.
# science
Normally on Earth liquid water means life. But researchers found a place where that isn't the case…
# health
A strain of salmonella immune to antibiotics of last resort has been found in the United States. This should be a wakeup call for both Big Pharma scientists and government regulators.
# astrobiology
Scientists are curious about some strange atmospheric signatures on Titan that could signal exotic life. But it's not quite a slam dunk for alien hunters.
# astrobiology
While we strive to avoid contaminating alien worlds with our toughest germs, what if it's not only inevitable, but could actually lead to some good over the eons?
# astrobiology
If we find life on Mars, it might be surprisingly difficult to confirm that it's actually Martian.