NASA’s AskAstrobio: Star Trek & the Spark of Imagination with Dr. Mary Droser

Our guest is Dr. Mary Droser, a professor of geology and paleoecology at the University of California, Riverside! Dr. Droser's research addresses questions about animal-environment interactions including the form and ecology of the Ediacaran period. Her fieldwork in this realm has led to the opening of a new National Park in South Australia, the Niplena Ediacara National Park, where over 40 different species of ancient fossils have been discovered.

What is Ask An Astrobiologist?
Once a month, the NASA Astrobiology Program host a one-hour program where the public is invited to interact with a high-profile astrobiologist, who replies to Twitter and YouTube comment questions live on video.

Ask An Astrobiologist: Episode 58
The Origin of Life & Unearthing a Treasure Trove of Fossils
Featuring Dr. Mary Droser (University of California, Riverside)
Hosted by Dr. Graham Lau (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)

Production Assistants:
Sarah Treadwell (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)
Anurup Mohanty (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)
Mariam Naseem (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)

Directed by Mike Toillion (NASA Astrobiology Program)
Music & Animation by Mike Toillion (NASA Astrobiology Program)