
Kennda Lynch
Astrobiologist at the Lunar and Planetary Institute. Featured in Netflix's docu-series, Alien Worlds, researching extremophiles and the possibilities of life on other planets.
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Jun 6, 2025 • 54min
Cosmic Queries – Alien Worlds and Extremophiles with Kennda Lynch
In this engaging discussion, astrobiologist Kennda Lynch shares her insights into the mysteries of life on other planets. Known for her work on Netflix's "Alien Worlds," Lynch delves into extremophiles—microbes thriving in harsh conditions—and their implications for extraterrestrial life. She explains the challenges of farming on Mars and highlights remarkable organisms like Deinococcus radiodurans. The conversation also touches on planetary protection laws and the ethical questions surrounding the discovery of alien life, all woven together with humor and personal anecdotes.

Dec 19, 2023 • 46min
Can You Terraform Mars? with Kennda Lynch
Astrobiologist Kennda Lynch discusses the challenges of living on Mars, growing food using Martian regolith, and the potential for terraforming Mars. They explore the composition of Martian regolith and its potential as a resource, as well as the challenges of terraforming Mars and building up the atmosphere. Lighthearted banter and advertisements are also featured.

Feb 22, 2022 • 55min
Cosmic Queries – Alien Worlds and Extremophiles with Kennda Lynch
Astrobiologist Kennda Lynch, known for her work on extremophiles and her appearance in Netflix's Alien Worlds, joins the discussion. She dives into the adaptability of life on Earth, emphasizing how extremophiles inform the search for extraterrestrial life. Topics include the challenges of growing food on Mars, resilience of life forms, and ethical considerations in studying extraterrestrial organisms. The conversation also touches on upcoming missions to moons like Europa and Enceladus, exploring the potential for finding life in subsurface oceans.