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
Earth Is the Loneliest Planet Earth Is the Loneliest Planet "Earth Is the Loneliest Planet" is a song by English singer Morrissey. It is the fifth track on his "World Peace Is None of Your Business" album and was released as the third single off the album via digital download on 3 June 2014, through Harvest and Capitol Records. Due to changes in global music consumption, the physical versions of the first four singles from this album were released together as one 10" vinyl. The accompanying music video, directed by Natalie Johns, was also released on 3 June 2014. As with the preceding videos from