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Alien life may not be carbon-based, new study suggests
By Charles Q. Choi published
Self-sustaining chemical reactions that could support biology radically different from life as we know it might exist on many different planets, a new study finds.
Next stop, Europa? Nano subs to get test beneath Antarctic ice in 2026
By Andrew Jones published
A European collaboration aims to break through some of the technological barriers to the exploration of icy moons like Jupiter's Europa, using Antarctica as a proving ground.
NASA appoints new head of UFO research
By Brett Tingley published
NASA has named a new director of UFO research who will oversee the agency's studies into UAP, or unidentified anomalous phenomena.
Alien mummies in Mexico? NASA's UFO study team says don't bet on it
By Brett Tingley published
Lawmakers in Mexico heard testimony this week about the presence of alien life on Earth that included two "corpses of extraterrestrials." NASA's UAP study team isn't so sure.
NASA UFO report finds no evidence of 'extraterrestrial origin' for UAP sightings
By Brett Tingley published
"But we don't know what these UAP are," NASA chief says. The agency is appointing a new UAP research director.
NASA's UFO study team to announce results Sept. 14. Here's how to watch live.
By Brett Tingley published
NASA's independent UAP study team will present its initial findings during a briefing on Thursday (Sept. 14). Here's how to watch it live.
Pentagon UFO office unveils official website for US government personnel to report sightings
By Brett Tingley published
The Pentagon's official office for addressing UFOs has a new website where U.S. government and military personnel can report their own sightings.
Clues to spotting life on Mars are right here on Earth
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Search for life on Mars could be aided by investigating ancient fossils here on Earth.
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