
Claire Cousins
Dr. Claire Cousins is a prominent researcher at the University of St Andrews, specializing in geology and astrobiology. She has been involved in significant research projects related to the search for extraterrestrial life, specifically through the testing of robotic rover technology designed for Mars exploration. Recently, she highlighted the unique geological features of Lower Diabaig in the Scottish Highlands as an ideal testbed for this technology, emphasizing the area's ancient rocks that may provide insights into both Earth's and Mars's potential for past life.
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Dr Claire Cousins of the University of St Andrews said mission technology needed rigorous testing on Earth to make sure it would work on the red planet.
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