A team of astronomers claims to have sniffed out a “biosignature” in the atmosphere of a distant planet called K2-18b. But ...

Warmer climates than Earth’s could accelerate life’s development, potentially increasing the number of planets with more ...

"Given everything we know about this planet, a Hycean world with an ocean that is teeming with life is the scenario that best ...

An astonishing new claim that we have finally discovered “alien life” has left the space world reeling. The world of astronomy is abuzz with excitement. Have we discovered the first-ever evidence of ...

"Either our models are in error, or the DMS/DMDS might not exist," Schwieterman told Space.com. "Finding life outside the ...

The discovery was made on a massive exoplanet known as K2-18b that for years has captivated scientists searching for life outside of Earth.

K2-18b, an exoplanet 120 light-years away, may be the best hope to confirm that life exists beyond Earth. Here's what to know ...

A study using the Very Large Array radio telescope may have discovered a magnetic field on exoplanet YZ Ceti b. Magnetic ...

Artificial intelligence is transforming the search for alien life with new tools that detect UAPs and identify Earth-like ...

One such moment was when space craft sent back images of the Earth for the first time. Another is the discovery of life on ...

In a potential landmark discovery, scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have obtained what they call the strongest ...

A chemical called dimethyl sulfide popped up in an analysis of exoplanet K2-18b’s atmosphere. On Earth, it’s only made by ...