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#Organic #Geochemistry lab at @imperialcollege

 London, England
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Joined July 2016
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Bosak et al. report how the Perseverance Mars rover has collected rocks from the base of the fan in Jezero crater that probably pre-date signs of life on Earth. They may have implications for astrobiology when analysed back on Earth. 
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Astrobiological Potential of Rocks Acquired by the Perseverance Rover at a Sedimentary Fan Front in...

Astrobiological Potential of Rocks Acquired by the Perseverance Rover at a Sedimentary Fan Front in...

The Perseverance rover has collected seven cores of aqueously deposited sandstones and siltstones at the front of Jezero's western fan Hydrated sulfate, clay and carbonate minerals in the cores r...

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Biochar is important to mitigate climate change by carbon removal. Once produced, biochar must be resistant to degradation. A new paper demonstrates that combining FTIR data with modeling is a promising method for assessing biochar stability. pubs.acs.org/doi/epdf/10.102…
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Mark A Sephton@masephton21 May 2024
It was an honor to co-chair the Mars Sample Return Temperature and Time Tiger Team. We examined the effects of heating on samples returning from Mars. Our work is published in a mighty 45-page paper in Astrobiology. Thanks to our excellent team. doi.org/10.1089/ast.2023.009…
Thresholds of Temperature and Time for Mars Sample Return: Final Report of the Mars Sample Return...

Thresholds of Temperature and Time for Mars Sample Return: Final Report of the Mars Sample Return...

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The Europa Clipper mission will carry a mass spectrometer called MASPEX. It will investigate Europa’s plumes to reveal the potential for life in the subsurface ocean of Jupiter's icy moon. Read the latest from Waite et al. at the following link: link.springer.com/article/10…
MASPEX-Europa: The Europa Clipper Neutral Gas Mass Spectrometer Investigation

MASPEX-Europa: The Europa Clipper Neutral Gas Mass Spectrometer Investigation

Space Science Reviews - The MAss Spectrometer for Planetary EXploration (MASPEX) is a high-mass-resolution, high-sensitivity, multi-bounce time-of-flight mass spectrometer (MBTOF) capable of...

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In a new paper, Zorzano et al. that report measurements on present day environments conditions on Mars made by the Perseverance Rover in Jezero Crater. #astrobiology #space #science #research #Mars nature.com/articles/s41598-0…
Present-day thermal and water activity environment of the Mars Sample Return collection

Present-day thermal and water activity environment of the Mars Sample Return collection

Scientific Reports - Present-day thermal and water activity environment of the Mars Sample Return collection

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In a new Mars2020 paper, Weiss et al. describe how natural and laser-induced markings on rover drill cores are used to retain Mars geographic orientation. This stage of Mars Sample Return is now even more like Earth-based field work. doi.org/10.1029/2023EA003322
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In a new paper, Siljeström, Czaja et al. describe how sulfate minerals provide a record of fluid alteration of the floor rocks of Jezero crater, Mars doi.org/10.1029/2023JE007989
Evidence of Sulfate‐Rich Fluid Alteration in Jezero Crater Floor, Mars

Evidence of Sulfate‐Rich Fluid Alteration in Jezero Crater Floor, Mars

Sulfate phases detected by Scanning Habitable Environments with Raman and Luminescence for Organics and Chemistry and PIXL in igneous units consists of crystalline/amorphous Mg-sulfate minerals wi...

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Well done Michael Sims on a new paper that examines evidence of anoxic conditions during deposition of Carboniferous sediments in the UK. lyellcollection.org/doi/10.1…

Biomarker evidence for the depositional environment of basinal UK Mississippian mudstones |...

Abstract The regional character of organic matter types and depositional conditions of Pendleian, Brigantian and Arnsbergian mudstones between the Craven Basin and the Widmerpool Gulf was compared...

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Atmospheric particles can affect human health. Kalaiarasan et al. have studied environments in London to understand their pollution characteristics. mdpi.com/2073-4433/15/1/45
Particle Number Size Distribution in Three Different Microenvironments of London

Particle Number Size Distribution in Three Different Microenvironments of London

We estimated the particle number distributions (PNDs), particle number concentrations (PNCs), physicochemical characteristics, meteorological effects, and respiratory deposition doses (RDD) in the...

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Icy moons of the outer solar system are thought to contain subsurface oceans and possible conditions for life. Vance et al. look into the habitability of Jupiter's icy moon Europa and expected future investigations by the Europa Clipper mission. link.springer.com/article/10…

Investigating Europa’s Habitability with the Europa Clipper

Space Science Reviews - The habitability of Europa is a property within a system, which is driven by a multitude of physical and chemical processes and is defined by many interdependent parameters,...

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The soils on Mars can have a surface crust that reflects past and present environmental conditions on Mars. The latest Mars2020 paper reports data from the Perseverance rover that indicates the presence and characteristics of soil crusts in Jezero crater. doi.org/10.1029/2022JE007433
An Examination of Soil Crusts on the Floor of Jezero Crater, Mars

An Examination of Soil Crusts on the Floor of Jezero Crater, Mars

Soil crusts are prevalent across the Jezero crater floor Soil surfaces are largely hydrated Soil crusts likely contain salts and may form during changes in atmospheric relative humidity at the s

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Mark A Sephton@masephton7 Aug 2023
JOB ALERT! Would you like to carry out research in statistics and planetary protection for space missions? If so apply for the job below. You would be located at Imperial College London working closely with Coventry University and the Open University. imperial.ac.uk/jobs/descript…
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Moon Symphony: A musical journey through our solar system

Moon Symphony: A musical journey through our solar system

Explore six fascinating worlds as part of a musical journey through our solar system.

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Mark A Sephton@masephton13 Apr 2023
Another chance to see the Imperial College Organic Geochemistry labs on The Sky at Night in a few hours time.
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If you missed us on Monday, why not catch up on The Sky at Night this evening on BBC4 @ 7pm 👽 💫

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BBC The Sky at Night@BBCStargazing11 Apr 2023
We hope you enjoyed last nights episode - if you missed us catch up on BBC iPlayer for all things habitability 🌍 bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0…
BBC Four - The Sky at Night, The Search for Alien Life

BBC Four - The Sky at Night, The Search for Alien Life

The team investigate the latest science used in the hunt for extraterrestrial life.

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BBC The Sky at Night@BBCStargazing6 Apr 2023
And we are back! It's just a few days until The Sky at Night is back on your screens. We will be searching for alien life on Mars, Jupiter's Icy Moons and even exoplanets! BBC4 - Monday 10th April at 10pm 🪐 💫 #skyatnight

The Sky at Night - The Search For Alien Life

Coming up this month...

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We will be speaking with @masephton, #MicheleDougherty from @imperialcollege and @SeanHMcMahon from @EdinburghUni
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Imperial College Organic Geochemistry will be on the Sky at Night again on April 10th. @masephton discussed Perseverance, Astrobiology, and preparations for Mars Sample Return. xitter.gq/skyatnightmag/status/1…
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The Sky at Night (@BBCStargazing) returns to our screens in April! skyatnightmagazine.com/astro…
When is The Sky at Night next on TV?

When is The Sky at Night next on TV?

When The Sky at Night is next on TV and what the latest episode is about. Discover what presenters Maggie, Chris and Pete have in store.

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Mark A Sephton@masephton23 Mar 2023
Plato said that “music ... gives soul to the universe [and] wings to the mind". The response of School students to an Imperial College collaboration with @musicformoons demonstrates that concept in elegant fashion. imperial.ac.uk/news/243911/i…
Imperial collaborates with composer to explore moons through music | Imperial News | Imperial...

Imperial collaborates with composer to explore moons through music | Imperial News | Imperial...

Imperial College London has partnered with a composer on a new educational programme that brings together space science and orchestral music.

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It's not just rocks on Mars. Regolith is dust and broken materials sitting between sky and the planet below. It has its own story to tell. dx.doi.org/10.1029/2022JE007…
Regolith of the Crater Floor Units, Jezero Crater, Mars: Textures, Composition, and Implications...

Regolith of the Crater Floor Units, Jezero Crater, Mars: Textures, Composition, and Implications...

Textural, spectroscopic, and chemical analyses of regolith in Jezero crater reveal details of fine, coarse, and mixed grain components Compositional information and physical grain characteristics...

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