Is the scientific status of astrobiology undermined by the lack of evidence for alien life, the problematic influence of science fiction, or the use of ‘astrobiology’ as a buzzword for attracting funding? Here we defend the emerging discipline.
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Jeancolas, C., Gillen, C., McMahon, S. et al. Is astrobiology serious science?. Nat Astron 8, 5–7 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41550-023-02165-9
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