Cosmic biology : pushing the limits of life beyond Earth

Abstract

As humanity reaches beyond Earth's atmosphere, the notion of 'natural space' transforms, revealing a vast, uncharted frontier where life must redefine itself. Traditionally, natural space refers to untouched, pristine environments on our planet, but as we venture further into the cosmos, we must reconsider what constitutes a natural space. To gain a deeper understanding, THINK turns to the insights of Prof. Joseph Borg from UM’s Department of Applied Biomedical Science. His groundbreaking work sheds light on the interplay between human activity, biological systems, and the extraterrestrial environments they inhabit.