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A Top House Republican Says ‘Radical Individuals Who Don’t Have An Ideology’ Paralyzing U.S. Government
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A Top House Republican Says ‘Radical Individuals Who Don’t Have An Ideology’ Paralyzing U.S. Government

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Michael Turner (R-OH) said on Sunday that members of the House whose sole ideology is “chaos” are paralyzing the U.S. government. Turner made the remarks during a Sunday CBS News interview on “Face The Nation” while talking about the numerous Republicans who have announced they are retiring or resigning from Congress. “This obviously is very unfortunate‚” Turner said. “This has been a very strange time period‚ where we see that the – the Senate is at 50/50. We see the House at 50/50. Even the presidential race has run basically at 50/50. It’s almost unfolding that way perhaps again.” “And it shows that we can have radical fringes‚ even radical individuals who don’t really have an ideology or an agenda‚ other than chaos‚ that can cause disruptions‚” he continued. “And that’s what we have seen. That certainly makes it difficult for people who just want to get the job done. In the area of national security‚ I think Speaker Johnson’s made it‚ you know‚ very clear that he – we have his support to get national security agenda items done. And I think we will.” Host Ed O’Keefe tried to get Turner to attack former President Donald Trump for selling a special edition of the Bible‚ the God Bless the USA Bible. “Do you think it’s appropriate for the former president‚ for the likely Republican nominee to be selling such a product?” O’Keefe asked. “I think I’m more concerned about the White House restricting the ability of children to put religious symbols on Easter eggs for the Easter egg roll at the White House‚” Turner responded. “You know‚ I’m glad that CBS gives people the right to express their religious freedom.” “I can’t imagine that we’re in a situation where the Biden White House is restricting‚ especially that of children‚ their ability to express their religious freedom‚” he added. WATCH:
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Biden Blasted For Proclaiming Trans People ‘Made In The Image Of God’ On Easter
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Biden Blasted For Proclaiming Trans People ‘Made In The Image Of God’ On Easter

President Joe Biden faced backlash on Easter Sunday for proclaiming on his official White House X account that trans-identifying individuals “are made in the image of God.” The incident comes after Biden issued a proclamation on Good Friday that said that “all Americans” should join in lifting up “the lives and voices of transgender people throughout our Nation” and work toward “eliminating violence and discrimination based on gender identity.” The White House‚ which also caused a stir with a release announcing it had banned overtly religious themed Easter egg designs for an annual art contest‚ then posted the following message on Easter: “Today‚ on Transgender Day of Visibility‚ I have a simple message to all trans Americans: I see you. You are made in the image of God‚ and you’re worthy of respect and dignity.” Actor Dean Cain responded to Biden’s message: “If folks are made in the ‘image of God…’ then why all the surgeries and hormones?” “‘God created man in his own image. . . . male and female he created them.’ Gn 1:27‚” said DeSantis communications aide Christina Pushaw. UFC fighter Tim Kennedy posted: “These aren’t mutually exclusive things. I celebrate every belief‚ race‚ religion‚ gender‚ but today I celebrate that Jesus rose from the dead.” Pro-life advocate Samuel Sey wrote: “If you really believed they were made in the image of God‚ you would encourage them to accept their God-ordained gender.” Related: ‘Speak Out Loudly Against This Evil’: Internet Erupts Over Biden Declaring Easter ‘Trans Day Of Visibility’
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Living In Faith
2 yrs

How Many Times Did Jesus Appear after His Resurrection?
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How Many Times Did Jesus Appear after His Resurrection?

The accounts of Jesus’ appearances cannot be reasonably explained away.
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6 Ways to Better Steward God’s Blessings - Crosswalk Couples Devotional - April 1
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6 Ways to Better Steward God’s Blessings - Crosswalk Couples Devotional - April 1

Should you and your spouse feel the need for better money management‚ here are a few things that might help you:
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A Prayer for Purpose and Transformation - Your Daily Prayer - April 1
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A Prayer for Purpose and Transformation - Your Daily Prayer - April 1

Following God is a beautiful partnership through our willingness to say yes to God every day‚ our faith‚ and God’s strength and empowerment through us.
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How the Pill Obscures God’s Truth in Creation
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How the Pill Obscures God’s Truth in Creation

In summer 2016‚ a group of scientists published a new set of world maps. They didn’t chart new shipping routes or plot unknown parts of the deep sea. Instead‚ they depicted the world’s light pollution. The news wasn’t good. The maps showed that 80 percent of Americans can no longer see the Milky Way thanks to man-made light. Artificial light is a blessing in many ways. But something is lost when we can no longer look up and see our galaxy. As the lead researcher explained‚ “Literature‚ religion‚ philosophy‚ science—of course—the arts‚ all have roots connected with the contemplation of the night sky. This is the first generation that grew up without the possibility to see our place in the universe.” For a Christian‚ the problem is acute. It was the night sky that helped David recognize his place in the universe (Ps. 8:3–8) and it’s the heavens that “declare the glory of God” (19:1). What’s special about the stars is that they’re universal. Everyone on the planet can see them (v. 3; Rom. 10:18). You can’t say that about mountains‚ oceans‚ or the animal kingdom. Light pollution changes this. Make no mistake‚ God is still sending the same message David heard. But we’ve obscured it with technology. Noise in Our Differences Like the heavens‚ our creation as male and female is part of God’s good creation. And like the heavens‚ our bodies speak. They tell us about ourselves (Prov. 19:13–14; 1 Pet. 3:7)‚ about our place in the world (Gen. 1:27; Ps. 8)‚ and about our redemption (Eph. 5:31–32). God’s revelation isn’t gender-neutral. But just as technology (electric light) has muffled God’s truth in the heavens‚ something similar has happened with the truth God is telling us in our maleness and femaleness. Just as technology has muffled God’s truth in the heavens‚ something similar has happened with the truth God is telling us in our maleness and femaleness. The main technology that obscures God’s truth in our sexual differences is oral contraception‚ approved by the FDA in 1960. The importance of oral contraception is reflected in its being the only medicine we refer to simply as “the Pill.” This technology ushered in an era of unprecedented independence for women‚ allowing them to postpone childbearing and pursue education and full-time employment in increasing numbers. But it also severed the link between sex and procreation in the minds of entire generations. In doing so‚ it paved the way for no-fault divorce‚ same-sex marriage‚ and today’s transgender movement with its neologisms like “pregnant person‚” “chestfeeding‚” and “people who menstruate.” The Pill was able to do this because‚ as Mary Harrington writes‚ it “promised to flatten the most irreducible difference of all between the sexes: pregnancy.” Technology is pedagogy‚ and the Pill has reshaped our understanding of women’s fertility‚ making it more conceptually aligned with the way we think about men’s ability to engage in sex without necessarily considering procreation. This history helps explain one of the most unexpected consequences of widespread contraceptive use: the dramatic rise in out-of-wedlock births. George Akerlof and Janet Yellen reported almost 30 years ago‚ “We have found that this rather sudden increase in the availability of both abortion and contraception—we call it a reproductive technology shock—is deeply implicated in the increase in out-of-wedlock births.” Though many expected abortion and contraception to lead to fewer unwed mothers‚ a recent study confirms that “young couples today simply do not feel the need to marry when a baby enters the picture.” In 2014‚ 40 percent of U.S. children were born outside the protective confines of marriage‚ compared to just 5 percent in 1960. Whereas in the past‚ a young man felt social pressure to marry a girl he got pregnant‚ that sense of obligation diminished with the Pill. If a woman can control her “reproductive life” as the Pill promised‚ then how can a man be held accountable for her pregnancy? Men began to feel less responsibility for their sexual actions‚ just as many early women’s rights activists feared. Where contraception fails‚ a man simply needs to convince his girlfriend to quietly abort. Likewise‚ a woman can have an abortion without the baby’s father’s consent and without even telling him. Because Christians oppose abortion‚ we tend to think we’re immune to the Pill’s other effects. But we aren’t. Just as light pollution affects us all‚ so contraception clouds our Christian ability (and sometimes our desire) to see the splendor of our sexual differences. It’s easier than ever before to think of men and women as mostly interchangeable. Many of us do. We unwittingly make men the measure of women‚ whether in work or life or the church. I fell prey to this way of thinking when my daughters were little. I’d sometimes ask them what they wanted to be when they grew up and then suggest all sorts of wonderful things like a teacher or writer or doctor. I came to realize I was suggesting everything except the one thing only a woman can be: a mom. Clear the Air Technology has a profound effect on the way we see the world. But we aren’t left helpless or hopeless. Just as there are still ways to see and appreciate the wonder of the heavens‚ so there are ways to see and appreciate the wonderful differences between male and female. 1. Start paying attention. When I talk to Christians about the ways contraception has changed our view of men and women‚ they can’t quite believe that something they hardly think about could have such a profound effect. But hardly thinking about it is the problem. We need to think about it. Talk about it. Teach about it. For too long‚ we Protestants have consoled ourselves by thinking contraception is a Catholic issue. This is naive. The Pill is‚ even by secular accounts‚ one of the most significant technologies in human history. We ignore its power to our peril. Whatever our view of the Pill’s moral status—whether we conclude it can be used responsibly or should be avoided—we cannot understand our cultural moment without understanding the changes introduced by these tiny tablets. For too long‚ we Protestants have consoled ourselves by thinking contraception is a Catholic issue. We should ask the four questions Marshall McLuhan posed of any new technology: What does it enhance? What does it make obsolete? What does it help us retrieve? What does it reverse or flip into when taken to an extreme? We should also consider how our use of any technology—contraception included—reflects and affects our values. What is it that makes contraception seem like a necessity to so many young women today? Why have autonomy and self-sufficiency been elevated to such a high status today? How much have young people bought the lie that parenthood is a hindrance to their happiness rather than a major road to it? All these questions are ways of getting at the question of values. What values are expressed in our use of contraception? Where might those values need to be revised in light of the goodness of creation—a goodness our technology has obscured? 2. Look again with wide-eyed wonder. The Pill hasn’t changed the miracle of pregnancy or the painful triumph of giving birth. Tiny new image-bearers still come blinking into the world as they always have‚ full of potential. Nor has romance lost its deep appeal. Sparks still fly when a man and woman are attracted to each other. All the charm‚ pain‚ and comedy of two very different creatures coming together makes for great stories. If rom-coms need a revival‚ it’s because they’ve become trite‚ not because they’ve exhausted the thrill of a good love story. The Bible calls us to marvel at this aspect of creation. As the proverb says‚ “Three things are too wondrous for me; four I can’t understand: the way of an eagle in the sky‚ the way of a snake on a rock‚ the way of a ship at sea‚ and the way of a man with a young woman” (Prov. 30:18–19‚ CSB). The way a young man courts a girl is every bit as wonderful—and inexplicable—as the movement of an eagle in flight or a ship on the high seas. Lindsay Wilson captures the dynamic of this proverb when he writes‚ “Life is both hard to understand‚ yet a wonder to explore.” We might even say it’s so wonderful because it’s beyond our understanding. We should proactively highlight and celebrate the wonder of God’s design. What if we told more stories that explore the beauty of our sexual differences? What if the reason our lists of male and female traits feel reductionistic isn’t because they’re prejudiced stereotypes but because the differences are bigger and more profound than any simple list can capture? Thinking of sexual differences in this way might lead us to better answers when someone tells us he or she was born in the “wrong body.” Better Story We should proactively highlight and celebrate the wonder of God’s design. Contemporary culture often pitches a narrative of gender as a form of oppression‚ a burden to be thrown off‚ a hindrance of nature to be overcome by technology (not only contraceptive technology but hormones‚ gender-transition surgery‚ and so on). Christians have a far better story to tell. It’s a story about God setting his glory above the heavens and making us in his image to reflect it. It’s a story about how the union of two opposites in marriage echoes the saving truth at the heart of the universe. What a privilege to be made male and female with all the blessings—and responsibilities—of each. Though modern technology affects our vision‚ the picture remains ours to see‚ to celebrate‚ and to proclaim.
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The Money Problem in Cross-Cultural Partnerships
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The Money Problem in Cross-Cultural Partnerships

When our family moved overseas‚ the ministry we joined was a dream scenario. We were going to help a young church with members who hungered for solid‚ biblical teaching. Pastors throughout the region visited the church to receive training. It looked like the kind of ministry God could use to bring revival and reformation to a nation plagued by the prosperity gospel. Fifteen months later‚ it came crashing to the ground when I discovered evidence the lead pastor was involved in extensive financial deception and malpractice. When the situation escalated‚ we had to leave the country abruptly. As we packed our bags in shock‚ I looked at my wife. Her face communicated confusion. I felt the same. I couldn’t help but wonder‚ What went wrong? Sadly‚ our story isn’t unique. Money often corrupts missions. A partnership that lacks proper accountability inadvertently invites temptation. Therefore‚ trusting relationships and humble financial accountability are crucial in any cross-cultural partnership. Accountability and Ministry From all appearances‚ the ministry we joined had internal accountability measures. Part of my role was to mentor the leaders on handling money received from various partners. But it wasn’t long before I noticed discrepancies. When I did‚ I asked ministry friends how to approach the situation. Many assumed the issues were related to cultural misunderstanding. Irregularities were to be expected in other cultures. They recognized that the approach to finances and accountability often differs across cultures. But cultural differences only amplify the need for mutual understanding and sound financial practices when considering international partnerships. Although accountability may look different‚ it still needs to be in place. Why is financial accounting—and accountability—so important in ministry? The Bible repeatedly warns us about the connection between bad leaders and the love of money (1 Tim. 6:3–10). False teachers have “hearts trained in greed” (2 Pet. 2:14). Like Judas‚ they may appear to follow Jesus‚ but in secret‚ they pilfer the money box (John 12:6). The apostle Paul insists leaders must cultivate a proper attitude toward finances and be completely transparent. Those qualified to lead the church are men of virtue with nothing to hide. Love for God and people motivates them. They shouldn’t be “greedy for gain” (Titus 1:7; cf. 1 Pet. 5:3). Instead‚ an elder must be “a lover of good‚ self-controlled‚ upright‚ holy‚ and disciplined” (Titus 1:8). Thus‚ when collecting funds for ministry‚ Paul made sure finances were handled with transparency (2 Cor. 8:16–20) and by more than one person (9:3). The New Testament standard for a ministry’s financial integrity transcends cultures. If we’re not careful‚ appeals to cultural differences easily slide into ethical relativism. While sensitivity and cultural awareness are important‚ financial propriety is even more so. Support or Temptation? Maintaining financial accountability is challenging when many American individuals and churches prefer to give directly to a national church or local leader. Some are excited to fund a specific project‚ expecting their gifts to be used properly without any follow-up or accounting. Their intentions are generous and noble‚ but the lack of safeguards exposes those they support to danger. Sadly‚ the challenges of accounting across cultures often lead to financial partnerships with minimal accountability. This not only puts sincere pastors in a place of temptation but opens the opportunity for fraud. The New Testament standard for a ministry’s financial integrity transcends cultures. Imagine the temptation for a pastor of a small church in the U.S. who’s scraping by with $40‚000 a year but then receives $400‚000 for a ministry initiative in cash and with no accountability. It’d be difficult for anyone. Yet we do essentially the same when we give $30‚000 to an international pastor who makes $3‚000 annually. In America‚ it’s usually unthinkable to put a ministry leader in a place where he handles such large sums because we recognize the tempting power of money. It shouldn’t be different in international contexts. No matter the culture‚ temptation and sin threaten to destroy church leaders. Greed is a universal problem. To expose someone to this level of temptation is spiritually reckless. Give Guidance Here‚ then‚ are three practical tips to consider when giving cross-culturally that can help minimize temptation and strengthen partnerships. 1. Build relationships and learn the culture. Strategic financial partnerships require time and relational investment. Long-term relationships build trust and mutual understanding. They provide an opportunity to understand better how that culture views and uses finances. This necessitates the posture of a humble learner who asks good questions: How does accounting work in this culture? What are common areas of temptation? How do ministries handle finances? What does integrity look like in this setting? 2. Establish appropriate expectations for reporting. Wherever they are‚ ministries should handle finances with transparency. A cross-cultural partnership should establish what practices are appropriate and expected. Some of these practices may be new and difficult. But that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t happen. Training may be necessary on culturally appropriate methods of setting budgets‚ requiring multiple signatories‚ keeping detailed records‚ and reporting expenses. 3. Follow through with accountability structures. It’s not enough to establish best practices; there must be consistent verification that those measures and policies are followed. This includes ensuring more than one person is responsible for the funds and accounting. In our situation‚ the pastor claimed to have systems of accountability in place but‚ in practice‚ refused to allow other locals to keep him in check. After I made sure others were involved in the verification process‚ we uncovered issues. Accountability Is Loving While expecting financial accountability in international partnerships may feel distrustful or uncomfortable‚ it’s an act of brotherly love. It reduces the temptation for malpractice and protects the partner from false accusations. Ultimately‚ it protects the reputation of Christ and his church. The challenges involving international ministry finances don’t mean we should stop giving generously or stop partnering cross-culturally. Instead‚ we should seek to build trust through both deeper relationships and humble accountability. When we do‚ I believe it’ll increase our desire to give.
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Extremophiles: Why study them? What can they teach us about finding life beyond Earth?
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Extremophiles: Why study them? What can they teach us about finding life beyond Earth?

Universe Today has conducted some incredible examinations regarding a plethora of scientific fields‚ including impact craters‚ planetary surfaces‚ exoplanets‚ astrobiology‚ solar physics‚ comets‚ planetary atmospheres‚ planetary geophysics‚ cosmochemistry‚ meteorites‚ and radio astronomy‚ and how these disciplines can help scientists and the public gain greater insight into searching for life beyond Earth. Here‚ we will discuss the immersive field of extremophiles with Dr. Ivan Paulino-Lima‚ who is a Senior Research Investigator at Blue Marble Space Institute of Science and the Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer for Infinite Elements Inc.‚ including why scientists study extremophiles‚ the benefits and challenges‚ finding life beyond Earth‚ and proposed routes for upcoming students. So‚ why is it so important to study extremophiles? “The study of extremophiles represents the edge of the human knowledge in terms of the environmental limits where life forms can live‚ withstand‚ or preserve their integrity and living potential‚” Dr. Paulino-Lima tells Universe Today. “For example‚ the exploration of the hot springs at Yellowstone led to the discovery of the Taq DNA polymerase from Thermus aquaticus‚ which was subsequently used to develop the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique. Just like the thermophiles‚ represented by organisms that thrive in hot temperatures‚ a growing diversity of microorganisms and ecosystems have been found in cold temperatures‚ extremes of pH‚ pressure‚ salinity‚ radiation‚ desiccation‚ and toxic substances.” The study of extremophiles can be summed up as “life in extreme environments”‚ or environments that are inhospitable for most of life on Earth‚ including humans‚ plants‚ and animals. Extremophiles have been found to not only survive‚ but thrive‚ in the unlikeliest of environments on Earth‚ including hydrothermal vents‚ alkaline lakes‚ acid mine drainage‚ cosmic rays‚ sunlight‚ Mariana Trench‚ dry environments such as the McMurdo Dry Valley and Atacama Desert‚ gold mines‚ and even underneath ice shelves in Antarctica. Along with the environments noted by Dr. Paulino-Lima‚ other types of extremophiles include those that can survive without oxygen‚ high amounts of carbon dioxide‚ dissolved heavy metals‚ and sulfur. Therefore‚ with their wide array of locations‚ what are some of the benefits and challenges of studying extremophiles? “The study of extremophiles is often challenging because of their very nature that defies our traditional concepts‚” Dr. Paulino-Lima tells Universe Today. “Some anaerobic microorganisms are extremely sensitive to oxygen and require anaerobic chambers and special techniques for their cultivation and routine maintenance. In terms of benefits‚ some types of extremophiles are very resistant to desiccation and can be preserved in a dry state for many years. Similarly‚ thermophiles can be preserved at room temperature for a long time since their normal metabolic activity happens at a much higher temperature.” Finding life in such extreme environments on Earth has helped change the conversation regarding where scientists might find life beyond Earth‚ including Venus‚ Mars‚ Europa‚ Titan‚ Enceladus‚ and even exoplanets. Of these worlds‚ Europa and Enceladus have gained a lot of attention over the last few decades due to the existence of internal liquid water oceans within these small moons. It is currently hypothesized that hydrothermal vents could exist at the bottoms of these oceans‚ potentially providing nutrients for life‚ just like here on Earth. Currently‚ the NASA Europa Clipper mission is scheduled to be launched to Europa this October and arrive at Jupiter in 2030‚ with the goal of ascertaining the habitability potential for Europa and its internal ocean. Therefore‚ what can extremophiles teach us about finding life beyond Earth? “The study of extremophiles allows us to establish empirical and theoretical limits to life on Earth‚ Dr. Paulino-Lima tells Universe Today. “With these limits‚ we can narrow down the search for life beyond Earth and constrain the habitats that Earth-like life could currently inhabit or could have inhabited at some point in the past. During our search for extraterrestrial life‚ it is very possible that we will come across even more exotic possibilities‚ known collectively as ‘alternative biochemistries’. For example‚ a different type of metabolism for carbon-based life has been proposed for Titan‚ one of Saturn’s moons. However‚ these possibilities remain theoretical or speculative‚ and have yet to be demonstrated in a laboratory. The search for life beyond Earth is necessarily guided by established knowledge‚ but with an open mind. Extremophiles represent the state of the art in terms of our established knowledge for the limits of Earth-like life.” Aside from their astrobiological implications‚ extremophiles also present opportunities for use in a myriad of industries‚ including biotechnology‚ medical science‚ food processing‚ and clothing. For biotechnology‚ extremophiles that live in extreme heat‚ cold‚ salinity‚ and methane can be used for copying DNA‚ biofuel production‚ and biomining. For medical science‚ extremophiles that live in extreme dryness‚ radiation‚ acid‚ and vacuum can be used for DNA transfer‚ which is a crucial practice in repairing DNA damage resulting from a myriad of reasons. Therefore‚ with their myriad of astrobiological and industrial applications‚ what are some of the most exciting aspects about extremophiles that Dr. Paulino-Lima has studied during his career? “One of the most exciting aspects of extremophiles that I have studied in my career is the fact that they can withstand the ultimate frontier of tolerance – outer space‚” Dr. Paulino-Lima tells Universe Today. “This includes vacuum‚ extremes of temperature‚ blasts of radiation coming from the solar wind‚ cosmic rays‚ supernovas‚ all of that combined‚ and for an extended period. To me it is impossible to be aware of these facts and not to ask whether we are alone in the universe. The detection of a single spore anywhere in the solar system that excludes an Earth origin‚ or the detection of biosignatures from exoplanets‚ or even elaborate radio signals with sophisticated patterns coming from other solar systems‚ will take us to a new era of self-awareness and exploration‚ which will have a profound impact on the culture and future of our society.” One of the most well-known extremophiles are tardigrades‚ also known as water bears‚ which are known for their extreme resilience in almost any environment‚ including outer space. These microscopic creatures can suspend their metabolism when under extreme environmental stressors‚ only to later reanimate without detrimental health effects. They have been observed to survive under any type of conditions‚ including starvation‚ freezing‚ boiling‚ extreme heat‚ and vacuum. Image of a tardigrade‚ which is a microscopic species and one of the most well-known extremophiles‚ having been observed to survive some of the most extreme environments‚ including outer space. (Credit: Katexic Publications‚ unaltered‚ CC2.0) Along with the myriad of extremophile types and the locations where they are found‚ studying extremophiles are equally accomplished by a myriad of scientific disciplines‚ including microbiologists and astrobiologists‚ who conduct field studies and collect samples to be examined and analyzed back in homebase laboratories. Through this‚ scientists learn the complex processes that enable extremophiles to survive in such harsh environments‚ all the way down to the organisms’ genetic material. Along with laboratory experiments and tests‚ scientists who study extremophiles collaborate with other disciplines‚ including organic geochemistry‚ biochemistry‚ geology‚ and stratigraphy‚ just to name a few. Therefore‚ what advice does Dr. Paulino-Lima have for upcoming students who wish to pursue studying extremophiles? “Our society is based on all kinds of information‚” Dr. Paulino-Lima tells Universe Today. “The trick is to select what can be turned into knowledge‚ what can lead to a path. Be wise to separate knowledge from mere information. Attend conferences‚ organize meetings‚ organize your time‚ and make connections. The best opportunities may be the ones you are not thinking of or have never imagined. My career would never be the same without all the answers and feedback that turned into the stepstones of my professional development. I would never have known if I had not asked. I will be forever grateful to everyone who played a role and helped shape my trajectory.” As noted‚ the study of extremophiles comes from collaboration with other researchers and scientific disciplines. For example‚ Dr. Paulino-Lima and a member of his PhD committee‚ Dr. Lynn Rothschild (who was previously one of his primary publication references)‚ have worked together on a myriad of projects at NASA Ames Research Center‚ including a satellite with biological experiments and a database designed to conduct a method to remotely identify extraterrestrial life. Additionally‚ he has worked with Dr. Jesica Urbina‚ who is currently the CEO at Infinite Elements Inc.‚ on an innovative research project‚ as well. The study of extremophiles is a multidisciplinary and collaborative effort‚ encompassing field work and laboratory experiments in hopes of further identifying where and how we can find life‚ both on Earth and beyond. It is through these efforts that scientists work to answer some of the most difficult questions throughout human history‚ including how did we get here and are we alone? As the study of extremophiles continues to grow and evolve with new methods and discoveries‚ the number of individuals involved in this incredible and unique field of study will undoubtedly grow and evolve along with it. “Many people may feel discouraged to pursue a career in biological sciences because they feel unattracted by the tedious routine of laboratory experiments‚” Dr. Paulino-Lima tells Universe Today. “I imagine this is especially true for the study of extremophiles. However‚ this is only one aspect of the scientific method. A large part comes from reading and staying up to date with the newest developments in a particular field. In a time where all biological information is digitized‚ the development of coding skills is fundamental for everyone who wants to study extremophiles from a bioinformatics perspective. For those who have an entrepreneur spirit‚ this is a vast area filled with exciting opportunities. Let your knowledge guide your imagination towards a better and more sustainable future.” How will extremophiles help us better understand our place in the universe in the coming years and decades? Only time will tell‚ and this is why we science! As always‚ keep doing science &; keep looking up! The post Extremophiles: Why study them? What can they teach us about finding life beyond Earth? appeared first on Universe Today.
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