Meaning & use
astrobiology
The scientific study of the origin, evolution, and possible existence of life beyond Earth.
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The university's astrobiology program studies extreme environments where microbes might survive.
Astrobiology combines chemistry, biology, and astronomy to search for life on other planets.
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A broad interdisciplinary field rather than a single traditional science.
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