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SUMMARY:How microbes at extremes shape the limits of the biosphere (and mi
 ght help human activity in space) - Professor Charles Cockell - School of 
 Physics and Astronomy - University of Edinburgh
DTSTART:20260302T140000Z
DTEND:20260302T150000Z
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DESCRIPTION:The biosphere is a thin envelope of life on Earth\, whose phys
 ical limits are established by the restricted physical and chemical space 
 that life can occupy. Professor Cockell will describe experiments from his
  lab investigating these limits\, including microbial tolerance to ionic e
 xtremes and survival under extreme desiccation. He will also discuss how m
 icrobial capacities in extreme environments may support future human settl
 ement in space\, highlighting recent biomining experiments conducted on th
 e International Space Station.\n\n
LOCATION:Lecture Theatre 2\, Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotec
 hnology\, West Cambridge Site
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