Felisa Wolfe-Simon
Dr. Felisa Wolfe-Simon is an American microbiologist known for her research on extremophiles and the potential for life in extreme environments. She gained significant attention in December 2010 when she announced a discovery that sparked speculation about extraterrestrial life, although it ultimately revealed a unique terrestrial organism that challenged existing definitions of life. Her work has contributed to the fields of astrobiology and microbiology, enhancing our understanding of life's adaptability and the possibilities for life beyond Earth.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1 | 5.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 73,259 | $2,700,000 | 3,030$ |
| Spain | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 34,866 | $1,400,000 | 1,044$ |
| Totals | 2 | 112,028,289 | 108,125 | $4,100,000 | 4,074$ |
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Recent Mentions
Spain:
Felisa Wolfe-Simon was the prominent voice in the press conference announcing the controversial discovery of alternative life.
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France:
Felisa Wolfe-Simon is an astrobiologist at NASA who discovered the controversial bacterium in a Californian lake.
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Honduras:
Felisa Wolfe-Simon is a visiting researcher at the United States Geological Survey who announced a significant astrobiological finding.
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United States:
Dr. Wolfe-Simon led a team that discovered a terrestrial organism behaving unlike any life form known on Earth.
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