Planetary protection

Space Earth microbes could survive for days on the Moon, NASA finds

Cold, shadowed pockets near the lunar poles may protect Earth microbes from deadly UV radiation far longer than expected.

Space Scientists warn we may be missing signs of alien life across the universe Joseph Shavit

Space NASA cleanroom fungus could survive a trip to Mars, raising contamination concerns Joshua Shavit

Space Martian microbes can survive being blasted into space by a large asteroid strike Joshua Shavit

Space Tardigrades and water reveal potential for food growth on Mars Joseph Shavit