

#348 – Nathalie Cabrol: Search for Alien Life
60 snips Dec 19, 2022
Nathalie Cabrol, an astrobiologist at the SETI Institute, explores the thrilling search for alien life and the extreme environments that may reveal secrets of the universe. She discusses the potential for life on Mars, emphasizing the importance of water and environmental data. Cabrol shares her exhilarating experiences diving into high-altitude lakes to study extremophiles, linking her adventures to Martian exploration. The conversation also touches on humanity's responsibility to protect Earth while pursuing cosmic knowledge.
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Panspermia's Role
- Panspermia is a potential vector for distributing life's building blocks.
- It doesn't explain life's origin, just its distribution to favorable environments.
Life's Nature
- Life's nature is to gather, exchange, and preserve information.
- This fundamental drive could reveal universal biosignatures beyond Earth-like life.
Universal Biosignature
- Searching for life's nature, not just life itself, offers a universal biosignature.
- This approach transcends specific biochemistry and might reveal a broader 'living force'.