Microscopy study in Earths harsh environments informs alien life search

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2025
Body Text: Researchers at Portland State University have demonstrated that signs of microbial life can be consistently detected across a variety of Earth's most extreme habitats, findings that may shape future extraterrestrial life detection strategies. The team used digital holographic microscopy (DHM) to study samples in situ from remote locations, including deserts, Arctic regions, and alkali