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Sara Seager
Known for her work on exoplanet atmospheres. Developed formulas to estimate the size and composition of exoplanets.
Chris McKay
Focuses on the evolution of the solar system and the origin of life. Advocate for terraforming Mars to make it habitable for humans.
Exequiel Ezcurra
Known for his research in desert ecology, biodiversity, and conservation. Current director of the University of California Institute for Mexico and the United States (UC MEXUS).
David Grinspoon
Known for his work on planetary habitability and atmospheric evolution. Authored the book 'Lonely Planets: The Natural Philosophy of Alien Life'.
Lynn Margulis
Developed the endosymbiotic theory of cell evolution. Contributed to the Gaia hypothesis.
James Lovelock
Formulated the Gaia hypothesis, which proposes Earth functions as a self-regulating system. Developed scientific instruments for NASA.
Gilbert Levin
Developed the Labeled Release experiment for NASA's Viking mission, which sought to detect life on Mars.
Jill Tarter
Known for her work in the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence (SETI). Former director of the Center for SETI Research.
Carl Sagan
Popularized science and astronomy through the original 'Cosmos' series. Advocated for SETI. Co-wrote the novel 'Contact', which was turned into a movie.
Baruch Blumberg
Discovered the Hepatitis B virus and won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Later became the first director of the NASA Astrobiology Institute.
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