Astrobiology topics are: 1) Origin and evolution of planetary systems; 2) Origins of organic compounds in space; 3) Rock-water-carbon interactions, organic synthesis on Earth, and steps to life; 4) Life and habitability; 5) Biosignatures as facilitating life detection. In November 2011, NASA launched the Mars Science Laboratory mission carrying the "Curiosity" rover, which landed on Mars at Gale Crater in August 2012. The "Curiosity" rover is currently probing the environment for past and present planetary habitability of microbial life on Mars. On 9 December 2013, NASA reported that, based on evidence from "Curiosity" studying Aeolis Palus, Gale Crater contained an ancient
Stuck On Planet Earth Stuck On Planet Earth Stuck On Planet Earth is a three piece, Canadian, Alternative rock band from Vaughan, Ontario consisting of Adam Bianchi (vocals/guitar), Al Capo (vocals/bass) and Andrew Testa (drums). They formed in 2007 and have released four EP's and seven singles, with their release 'Play Along' charting on The Canadian Itunes Alternative charts. Stuck On Planet Earth has received national and international radio play through The Verge (XM). In May 2013, Stuck On Planet Earth released their single, "Better", which charted at #40 on the Canadian rock/alternative chart. The music video for "Better" premiered on Exclaim!. In October