Extreme Life (Members-Only Event)

Life may be far more resilient—and potentially more abundant—than we ever thought possible. In this live, 15-minute program hosted by planetarium staff in Hohfeld Hall, journey to extreme environments on Earth where hardy creatures thrive, and explore places elsewhere in our solar system where life might also exist.

Want to learn more? Follow the links below to learn more about extremophiles, astrobiology, and other topics covered in the show.

Extremophiles:

• Tardigrades and cryptobiosis
• How to collect and care for your pet tardigrade
• Tubeworms
• Thermophilic Archea
• Other polar ocean extremophiles

Extreme Environments:

• Overview
• Types of extremophiles
• Hydrothermic vents
• Cueva de Villa Luz
• Lake Whillans
• ​Atacama Desert

Astrobiology:

• Dr. Penelope Boston and caves
• Lava tubes and caves on Mars
• Dr. Rosalba Bonaccorsi and Earth/Martian deserts
• SETI Institute

More resources to come.