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Aliens could be hiding in 'terminator zones' on planets with eternal night
By Briley Lewis published
Alien life could thrive in terminator zones, the edges between the light and dark sides of planets that are tidally locked with their host stars.
Artificial intelligence could help hunt for life on Mars and other alien worlds
By Robert Lea published
A newly developed machine-learning tool could help scientists search for signs of life on Mars and other alien worlds.
Space dust could carry alien life across the galaxy, study suggests
By Josh Dinner published
Astrobiologists should examine space dust and other exoplanetary debris to search for the existence of life beyond Earth, a new study suggests.
What is a UFO? The US shot down three mysterious objects as interest and concern increase over unidentified craft
By Wendy Whitman Cobb published
The Air Force general overseeing North American airspace refused to rule out extraterrestrial forces at play after unidentified objects were shot down in February.
Surprising newfound ocean bacteria could aid search for alien life
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
A newfound, highly adaptable bacterium shows the kind of diverse life to look for on Europa or Enceladus, astronomers say.
Designing a drone that can search for life on other planets
By Nina Lanza published
We have yet to find microbial life on another planet. But with the assistance of autonomous drones, we may be able to find it sooner rather than later.
Signs of Mars life may be too elusive for rovers to detect
By Charles Q. Choi published
The robots currently exploring Mars may not be capable of detecting potential traces of life on the Red Planet, a new study finds.
Mini astrobiology laser could join hunt for life on Mars and beyond
By Keith Cooper published
A mass spectrometer called the Orbitrap has been scaled down to fit on astrobiology missions to planets and moons of the solar system.
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