At some point in the future, humanity will venture into outer space to settle on distant planets. But before that can happen, governments, scientists and experts around the world must figure out how to make life on those alien worlds safe and sustainable.
As lovers of sci-fi can already attest, the key to achieving civilization in space lies in biotechnology. A group of Northeastern professors, collaborating under the auspices of the Center for International Affairs & World Cultures, have come together to produce a report exploring that very idea.
“After we came together, it became clear that this is actually a very pressing issue at the forefront of new technological advancements that are occurring — both simultaneously in space and in biotech,” says Mai’a Cross, dean’s professor of political science, international affairs and diplomacy, who spearheaded the collaborative study.
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