exobiology
Noun
Meaning
the branch of biology concerned with the effects of outer space on living organisms and the search for extraterrestrial life
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astrobiology
space biology
biology
pharmacology
taxonomy
paleontology
bionics
bacteriology
embryology
biophysics
cytology
life science
bionomics
microbiology
cybernetics
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Exobiology - a curious development in view of the fact that this "science" has yet to demonstrate that its subject matter exists!
In 1995, increased scientific needs across various disciplines resulted in joint core funding by three different science programs at NASA Headquarters (Planetary Geology and Geophysics, Exobiology, and Solar System Origins).