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Ancient Mars microbes triggered climate change that made it hard for them to survive
By Tereza Pultarova published
Ancient microbes triggered a climate change on Mars that made the planet less habitable, which may have ultimately led to their extinction, a new climate modeling study suggests.
Contact with ET: How would humanity react?
By Leonard David last updated
The knowledge that we're not alone in the universe could have far-reaching effects on our view of ourselves and our place in the universe. But it's tough to get more specific than that.
The Drake equation for alien intelligence is more important than ever
By David Rothery published
In 1961, the US astrophysicist Frank Drake, who passed away on Sept. 2 at the age of 92, came up with an equation to estimate the number of intelligent civilizations in the Milky Way right now.
Classified UFO videos would 'harm national security' if released, Navy says
By Brandon Specktor published
The U.S. Navy admitted that it has unreleased videos of UFO encounters but refused to share them due to 'national security concerns.'
'Cosmic' and 'phantom' UFOs are all over Ukraine's skies, government report claims
By Brandon Specktor published
Dozens of 'phantom' and 'cosmic' UFOs have been detected in the skies over Ukraine, a new government report claims.
'We can find life outside the solar system in 25 years,' researcher says
By Tereza Pultarova published
We haven't found life on Mars yet, but one researcher believes we might be able to detect evidence of it on planets outside of the solar system within the next quarter of a century.
Starburst candy to send fans' TikTok videos into outer space
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
Starburst, the fruit-flavored soft taffy, is taking a nod from its name and preparing to become the first brand to send TikTok videos into outer space in "Ask the Universe" challenge.
SETI pioneer Frank Drake, of 'Drake Equation' fame, dies at 92
By Mike Wall published
Astronomer Frank Drake, who pioneered the modern search for intelligent life in the universe, passed away Friday (Sept. 2)at the age of 92.
Why pummeled planets may be promising abodes for alien life
By Charles Q. Choi published
Cosmic impacts can make planets and moons more porous than previously thought, potentially boosting their ability to host life, a new study finds.
Alien-hunting array catches Voyager 1 signal from interstellar space
By Tereza Pultarova last updated
The Allen Telescope Array in California detected signal from the Voyager 1 probe, a NASA satellite launched 45 year ago that is currently speeding toward the outer edges of the solar system.
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