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In the quest to find alien life, scientists are searching for extrasolar Earth-Jupiter duos
By Robert Lea published
"Of the other small planets like Earth that are out there, which of them have Jupiter siblings? Because this might be an important characteristic to look for, if we want to figure out where to find life."
Microbes in Atacama desert's lost lagoons may mirror early life on Mars
By Sascha Pare published
A jaw-dropping ecosystem of crystal-clear lagoons and salt plains in Argentina's Puna de Atacama desert could offer a window onto early life on Earth and Mars.
Some UFO records must be released, US Congress says
By Brett Tingley published
The United States Congress passed legislation that orders the release of governmental records pertaining to UFOs dating back 25 years.
Is humanity prepared for contact with intelligent aliens?
By Leonard David published
A new study calls for humanity to prepare for an encounter with extraterrestrial intelligence and examines the social consequences of such contact.
SETI's 1st 'conversation' with a humpback whale offers insight on how to talk to E.T.
By Samantha Mathewson published
Humpback whale "conversations" provide valuable insight on how humans may one day communicate with life beyond Earth.
SETI is searching for alien life at previously unexplored frequencies
By Owen Johnson published
Is there life beyond Earth? The question has turned out to be one of the hardest to answer in science.
How exotic alien life could thrive in the giant molecular clouds of deep space
By Paul Sutter published
An astronomer has outlined a way for methane-producing life to thrive in the molecular clouds of deep space, opening up a new pathway to understanding the potential origins and diversity of life.
'Alien' spherules dredged from the Pacific are probably just industrial pollution, new studies suggest
By Joanna Thompson published
Last summer, Harvard professor Avi Loeb claimed tiny pellets of iron came from beyond our solar system. But new analyses suggest that they likely originated much closer to home.
US Space Force wants to track 'abnormal observables' with unknown origins in Earth's orbit
By Brett Tingley published
A new U.S. Space Force publication says that to operate safely in space, Guardians need to know exactly what is in orbit and where it came from — but anomalous objects show that it's no easy task.
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