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We are excited to announce the 4th edition of the Life And Space Conference, organized by the Polish Astrobiology Society. This year's event will be held online from December 5th to 8th, 2024.
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The conference will bring together experts and researchers from various fields of astrobiology to discuss cutting-edge developments and discoveries. This conference provides an excellent platform for scientists, students, and enthusiasts to share knowledge, network, and explore new horizons in the search for life beyond Earth.
Sessions covered during LAS24
Biosignatures and the Search for Life
This session will explore the latest advancements in detecting signs of life, known as biosignatures, on other planets and celestial bodies. Discussions will cover key strategies for identifying these indicators in our solar system and beyond.
Synthetic Biology
Focusing on the integration of biology and engineering, this session will delve into the development of artificial life forms and their potential applications in astrobiology, from enhancing space exploration to creating life-supporting systems.
Planetary Science
This session will cover the study of planets, moons, and other celestial bodies, focusing on the environments that might support life. Topics include planetary geology, atmospheres, and climate systems critical to understanding habitability.
Origins of Life and Evolution
Explore the scientific theories and experiments that seek to explain how life began on Earth and how it might arise elsewhere in the universe. The session will also touch on the evolutionary processes that shape life in extreme environments.
Space Architecture
A forward-looking session focused on the design and development of habitats and structures for living and working in space. Emphasis will be placed on sustainable solutions for long-term space missions and potential settlement.
Prebiotic Chemistry
This session will explore the chemical processes that precede the formation of life, including the synthesis of organic compounds and the role of environmental factors in driving the emergence of biological complexity.
Extremophiles
Focusing on organisms that thrive in extreme conditions on Earth, this session will discuss their implications for the possibility of life in similarly harsh environments on other planets, such as Mars or icy moons.
Space BioTech
This session will examine the use of biotechnology in space exploration, including bio-engineered organisms for life support, bioremediation, and resource generation, as well as their role in future space settelement efforts.
Computational Astrobiology
This session will highlight the role of computational methods in astrobiology, from simulating planetary environments to modeling evolutionary processes and aiding in the interpretation of vast datasets from space missions.
Astrochemistry
Astrochemistry explores the chemical processes that occur in space and their role in the formation of stars, planets, and potentially life. This session will focus on the molecules found in space and how they contribute to the origins of life.