Applied Physics and Materials Science

Astrobiology and Life Beyond Earth

Astrobiology investigates the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the universe. It seeks to understand the conditions necessary for life and the likelihood of its existence beyond Earth. This multidisciplinary field draws from biology, chemistry, and planetary science to study extremophiles and model extraterrestrial environments.

Missions to Mars, icy moons like Europa and Enceladus, and upcoming exoplanet observations are all part of the search for biosignatures. While no direct evidence of extraterrestrial life has been found yet, advances in detection technologies and space exploration keep the hope alive.