Blue Marble Space Institute of Science
@BlueMarbleSpace
Our mission is to explore life as a universal phenomenon and empower the next generation of scientists.
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Researchers used data from the Very Large Telescope in Chile to study dense columns of stars at the center of 20 nearby galaxies. They found these “galactic bars” formed between 1 and 13 billion years ago. sciworthy.com/scientists-dat…
This page offers a fantastic explanation of the Mid-Pleistocene Transition and some current ongoing research to learn more about the changes of Earth's climate during that time! thefosterlab.org/mpt
Check out this postdoc opportunity at Instituto Superior Técnico in Lisbon, Portugal, with BMSIS scientist, Dr. Omer Markovitch. The work combines modelling chemical networks, goal-directed behavior, & Origins of Life research. Learn more here: euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/362411
A new study has now confirmed that these y-larvae, which have never been found in their adult form, are distant relatives of barnacles — and are likely parasitic. today.uconn.edu/2025/07/one-st…
Scientists from the Supernova Cosmology Project have created the largest-ever standardized dataset of Type Ia supernovae—over 2,000 stellar explosions—to study the expansion of the universe. newscenter.lbl.gov/2025/07/21/sup…
Save the date for IAUS 404: Advancing the Search for Technosignatures, taking place online 2-6 March 2026. Sign up for email updates at: iaus404.bmsis.org
Curious about life beyond Earth? Help grow this cosmic community by sharing our page with fellow space enthusiasts—and don’t forget to send us your questions using #AskAstroBio! Your curiosity fuels the conversation. Let’s explore together! @bluemarblespace
The July newsletter of Sciworthy is out! Check it out to catch up on some of the latest science. mailchi.mp/93e2d9c22f54/s…
We're so proud of the two Ukrainian student teams who earned 2nd and 3rd place in category Grades 6-9 in the international Mars Innovation Challenge. The students were supported by Earthlings Hub, one of our initiatives from Blue Marble Space. exploremars.org/mars-innovatio…
Anthropic has revealed a concerning pattern of agentic misalignment in LLMs: when placed in simulated corporate environments with autonomous control and conflicting goals, leading AI models sometimes engaged in behaviors akin to insider threats. anthropic.com/research/agent…
Tune in today for the premier of Examining Earth as an Exoplanet & the Search for Life Beyond with Dr. Amber Young on Ask an Astrobiologist on YouTube! youtu.be/zrfYquhR0lI?si…
CJ Baal recently joined BMSIS as a new Visiting Scholar! Learn more about her work here: linkedin.com/in/baalcj/
Researchers adapted technology developed by the oil industry to map potential geothermal sources in the Snake River Plain region of Idaho. New article by University of Delaware geoscience student Charles McDowell! sciworthy.com/new-way-to-fin…
Enrolled in #GL4U on demand courses? Need a bit of help moving forward with classes? Starting this summer from 6/9 to 8/11, there will be GL4U office hours on Mondays (7:30am - 9am PT) and Thursdays (3pm - 4:30pm PT). More info: tinyurl.com/59ch8sku #learning #bioinformatics
It was awesome having Amber Young on the show yesterday! I love her response to our question of what her favorite thing is that life as we know it does.
Our next #AskAstrobio guest, Dr. Amber Young, uses climate and photochemical modeling to identify clear signs of life in Earth’s atmosphere—and applies that expertise to develop new strategies for detecting life on distant rocky planets. Join her live Q&A on June 17 at 1pm ET:…
Our next guest on #AskAstrobio, Dr. Amber Young from @NASAGoddard, is modeling possible habitable worlds beyond our solar system. Which stellar type do YOU think is most likely to host a habitable exoplanet? Vote here: youtube.com/channel/UC14eJ… Bring your questions June 17 at 1pm…
Listening to Mars youtu.be/GHenFGnixzU?si…
What if UAP really are aliens? Could it be that the ones we see aren’t the elite alien scientists or galactic diplomats, but maybe rather the low-performers who hit the wrong button? Maybe their cloaking tech is glitchy. Maybe a mistake sent them to Earth. Maybe Ted forgot it…