Alla ricerca di segni di vita su Marte | John Brucato | TEDxPadova

Core Question & Approach - The central question revolves around the existence of life beyond Earth and the challenges in defining and detecting it [1][2][3][4][5] - Astrobiology helps in understanding the origin of life on Earth and the possibilities of life in extreme environments, providing a foundation for the search [3] - Defining life is complex, with numerous definitions existing, highlighting the difficulty in establishing universal criteria [4][5][6][7] Exploration & Missions - Over 5,000 extrasolar planets have been discovered, increasing the plausibility of habitable worlds [2] - Missions like Mars 2020 with the Perseverance rover are actively searching for signs of past or present life on Mars by collecting samples from the Jezero Crater [10][11] - Sample return missions are planned to bring Martian samples back to Earth for advanced analysis in controlled environments to avoid contamination and preserve original conditions [11][12][13] Future Perspectives - The future of science involves searching for habitable worlds, understanding the origin of life, and determining if extraterrestrial life will be similar to or different from life on Earth [14][15] - The industry must consider the possibility of life forms that are not easily recognizable and may require a shift in perspective to detect [15]