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Astrobiology Is Broader Than 'Aliens'
- Astrobiology studies life across the universe and also the origin, evolution, and future of life on Earth.
- We use Earth life and physics/chemistry/geology to predict where life could arise elsewhere.
From Vermont Nights To Astrobiology
- Kevin describes being an "intellectual platypus" with physics, astronomy and psychology training guiding his astrobiology path.
- His childhood under Vermont skies and Carl Sagan's Cosmos sparked his lifelong obsession with life beyond Earth.
Frank Drake Predicted Squirrels Might Talk
- As an undergrad Kevin nervously asked Frank Drake which Earth animal might next use tools and communicate.
- Drake joked squirrels and raccoons, highlighting unexpected pathways to intelligence.