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

Manatees are amongst the most gentle, docile, and non aggressive of creatures. That’s why I admire them so, they are the Buddhas of the animal kingdom. We would do well to learn from them. 😇

I don't know who needs to hear this, but here goes. I apologize to all those who have sent me your life's work and didn't get a reply. Believe me, I know what it's like to dedicate oneself to a set of ideas, and pour all of one's blood, sweat, and tears into it. I know all about

ミニシンポジウム “No Vesicle, No Life”が2025年８月１日 に開催されます。 elsi.jp/news_events/ev…

BMSIS visiting scholar Rabeea Rasheed is conducting a survey exploring how analog astronauts experience stress, anxiety, and wellbeing in isolated and confined (ICE) environments. 🛰️ If you’ve participated in analog missions, we’d love to hear from you!

📢 Guess who's back! It's #AbSciCon #AbSciCon2026 All details here agu.org/abscicon

Quite the accolade - thank you!

We are pleased to announce that abstract submission is now open for IAU symposium #404: Advancing the Search for Technosignatures. Submit your abstract using the link below. 🚀 forms.gle/8rguFRSVUHYYca… For more info, visit the website: iaus404.bmsis.org

AbSciCon26 Is Coming! ✨Save the Date & Submit Your Proposal!✨ 🔭We’re excited to invite you to be part of shaping the scientific program by submitting a session or town hall proposal for the Astrobiology Science Conference taking place 17-22 May 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin. 👩

"Make It Make Sense" is my new video series for New York Post. It premieres August 15th at 11am Eastern. Episode 1 is "Why Did Men Used To Look Older?" ▶YouTube link in replies 👇

🧪 Curious how chemistry becomes biology? Join OoLEN’s open seminar Thu Sep 12, 06:30 UTC (15:30 JST / 08:30 CEST) ! Tony Z. Jia

Abstract submission is now open for our online International Astronomical Union (IAU) symposium "Advancing the Search for Technosignatures," 2-6 March 2026, hosted by Blue Marble Space Institute of Science iaus404.bmsis.org

Take whatever aeronautical, rail, or vehicular means of transportation necessary. Please join me and a few of my friends to celebrate Canadian national treasure, John Candy. All presented by Clearly Canadian, benefitting St. Jude, details at JohnCandy.com.

Last week's news was terrible all around but hidden in it all was the discovery - maybe - of signatures of life on Mars. Why the latter matters for the former. A bigger story for ourselves. everymansuniverse.com/p/life-on-mars…

We need to re-learn how to disagree with one another in a civil manner

Astrobiologists and researchers on topics related to life in the universe: can’t give a lot away yet, but big teaser here: Something is in the works for 2027 in New Zealand that will be awesome. Will try to help get it on your radar as soon as I can.

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Next week in Radio Times I chat to Iain Meadows in the far north of Scotland on Radio Wester Ross, also on V2 Radio and probably more. Is there a presenter you'd like to see interviewed in this feature? Send me their names and I'll chase 'em up.

This is how you do it. Peer reviewed, published in high quality journals. Congratulations. I will read these papers with great interest!