On July 15, 1965, NASA's Mariner 4 made history by sending back the first close-up images of Mars, revealing a cratered desert and reshaping our understanding of the planet's potential for life.
Astronomers are fascinated by exoplanet GJ 504 b, a massive world orbiting a star in the Virgo constellation. Discover its unique features and what makes it a key focus in the search for extraterrestrial life.
A new study challenges previous claims of life signs on K2-18b, revealing complexities in the search for extraterrestrial biosignatures. Discover the ongoing scientific debate and what it means for future explorations.
A groundbreaking study reveals the discovery of Kepler-725c, a super-Earth in the habitable zone of its star, using a new technique that could revolutionize the search for Earth-like life.
Scientists predict that Earth's atmosphere will transform back to a methane-rich state in about a billion years, drastically reducing oxygen levels and threatening life as we know it. This shift could happen rapidly, returning the planet to conditions reminiscent of its early history, long before human existence. What does this mean for our search for life beyond Earth?
Scientists are analyzing the bizarre smells of space, revealing that planets like Jupiter might smell like cat urine and rotten eggs. What can these cosmic aromas tell us about the universe and the possibility of life beyond Earth?
A recent study from University of Chicago scientists raises doubts about the discovery of a life-indicating molecule on K2-18b. Their analysis suggests the data is too noisy for conclusive evidence, warning against premature claims of extraterrestrial life.
A groundbreaking discovery on China's Tiangong space station reveals a new rod-shaped bacterium named Nialla tiangongensis. Researchers are intrigued by its origins and implications for life beyond Earth.
The search for life beyond Earth has taken a new turn with intriguing findings regarding the exoplanet K2-18b. However, scientists urge caution, emphasizing the need for more solid evidence before claiming extraterrestrial existence.
Exciting new findings from the James Webb Space Telescope suggest the presence of biosignatures on exoplanet K2-18b, raising thrilling possibilities about life beyond Earth. Meanwhile, questions arise about the Antikythera mechanism and the curious case of 'vegetative electron microscopy.'
