The possibility of life on other planets is one of the biggest mysteries in science. But what would happen if we actually found it? Our scientists are preparing for this possibility by helping to ...

An accounting of all the water that should have been and gone on Mars’s surface has come up with a discrepancy that shows just how little we understand the Red Planet’s hydrological history A billion ...

A newly identifiedplanetary system is forcing astronomers to rethink how worlds form and evolve, as a rocky planet appears ...

Spread the loveThe quest to find extraterrestrial life has captivated humanity for centuries, igniting imaginations and inspiring countless scientific endeavors. Traditional methods of detecting alien ...

The LHS 1903 system defies expectations with a rocky outer planet, prompting new ideas about how planets form and evolve.

An interstellar comet changed its chemistry after passing the Sun, revealing hidden layers and a surprising mix of carbon ...

If forced to choose one descriptor for the octopus, the best word may be “otherworldly.” These truly amazing marine animals ...

Astronomers have long been puzzled by a cosmic mystery: planets orbiting two stars—like Star Wars’ Tatooine—are surprisingly rare, even though they should be common. New research suggests the culprit ...

The president in February directed the Department of Defense to begin reviewing government files related to extraterrestrial ...

A new study suggests alien life may be easier to detect through clusters of similar planets rather than single biosignatures.

Using JWST data, an international team has, for the first time, successfully mapped the climates of two rocky exoplanets with ...

Indie studio Pioneers Games, led by solo developer Rafał, has released a Steam demo for its upcoming survival adventure, ...