U1/Wk2 - Vocabulary - Far From Shore

astrobiologists

scientists who study life in the universe

microbes

the smallest living things

colony

a group of animals living in one place

sensors

devices that detect changes in light, moisture, or other physical conditions

radiation

dangerous energy rays that cannot be seen

rovers

vehicles used to explore a planet's surfaceq

illuminate

to light up

duplicate

being exactly the same

sole

to be alone or to be the only one

bland

something that is gentle and soothing

conflict

a struggle or disagreement