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Is life possible around black holes?
By Paul Sutter published
A new research paper has found a new potential type of abode for life: a rocky planet orbiting just past the event horizon of a rapidly spinning supermassive black hole.

SETI search of interstellar Comet Borisov finds no sign of alien 'technosignatures'
By Mike Wall published
The Breakthrough Listen SETI project has scanned the interstellar Comet Borisov for "technosignatures" but come up empty so far.

To find intelligent alien life, humans may need to start thinking like an extraterrestrial
By Adam Mann published
Anthropologist reveals a potentially big flaw in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI).

Alien Hunters Need Radio Silence on the Moon. Future Lunar Missions Could Wreck It.
By Meghan Bartels published
Everyone seems to want to go to the moon. Before they get there, though, radio astronomers would like them to think about what wavelengths they use to light the way.

Will 2020 Be the Year We Find Intelligent Alien Life?
By Leonard David published
Is 2020 the celestial payoff year, in which astronomers finally confirm a "technosignature" coming from an advanced alien civilization?

Wild Idea: Let's Use the Sun as a Lens to Check for Life on Alien Planets
By Meghan Bartels published
Our sun may someday be able to shed light on whether life is hiding on a distant planet, assuming humans can execute a delicate maneuver in space.

How Long Will It Take to Find Proof of Alien Life?
By Meghan Bartels last updated
How long until we find evidence of life beyond Earth? If a panel of experts is on track with their estimates, it may be sooner than you think.

NASA's Planet-Hunting Probe Joins the Search for Intelligent Aliens
By Mike Wall published
Scientists with the TESS mission will work with the Breakthrough Listen project.
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