My Bacteria Teacher: What extremophilic microorganisms can teach us about life in the Solar System

Dr. Miguel Angel Fernandez (McGill University (MSI))

May 27, 2021 7:00 PM
Livestream

Ever wonder what aliens might actually be like?? Join us for our next virtual public lecture, given by Dr Miguel Ángel Fernández from McGill University!

The event will be broadcast live on AstroMcGill's Facebook Page.

Burning questions? You can submit them to the speaker prior to the talk here.

Summary:

Unfortunately, unambiguous signs of life off Earth have not been found yet, but we are doing our best! We already have a lot of valuable information on how the environments look like in other Solar System bodies AND, (not) surprisingly, that they have counterparts on Earth! However, are they hospitable enough? Or, as we astrobiologists say, are they habitable? This question leads us to the idea that understanding how life can thrive at the most extreme terrestrial environments, and how we can study it, will give us clear clues on how life could be possible outside our planet. If you want to find out about the almost philosophical question, “Are we alone?”, do not miss this talk!




Upcoming Public Outreach Activities

AstroMcGill serves as the education and public outreach branch of the McGill Space Institute. To find more science outreach activities at McGill, visit the Faculty of Science's outreach webpage.

TSI Eclipse Fair and Viewing Party

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Oct 5, 2023 7:00 PM
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Sep 23, 2023 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Sep 19, 2023 7:30 PM
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