The research area of habitable environments focuses on studying and identifying areas within and beyond our planet that are capable of sustaining life. This includes exploring the conditions necessary for life to exist, such as the presence of water, energy sources, and suitable temperatures. Scientists also investigate the potential habitability of other planets, moons, and exoplanets in order to better understand the diversity of habitable environments in the universe. Additionally, research in this area involves studying extremophiles, organisms that thrive in extreme conditions on Earth, to expand our understanding of the limits of life and the potential for life in different environments.