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Scientists found a potential sign of life on a distant planet – an astronomer explains why many are still skeptical
The exoplanet K2-18b could harbor a massive ocean, but scientists will need to study the planet more to see if it’s really ...
Is there really alien life on this exoplanet? We asked 10 experts.
A team of astronomers claims to have sniffed out a “biosignature” in the atmosphere of a distant planet called K2-18b. But ...
Could alien life thrive on K2-18b? What to know about the distant exoplanet
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 ...
Magnetic fields can map the universe—here's how
Who knew that magnetic fields could be so useful? Astronomers are able to use magnetic fields to map our environment within ...
NASA’s Quantum Sensor Could Revolutionize Gravity Mapping
NASA and partners are building the first quantum gravity sensor for space, a breakthrough instrument that uses ultra-cold ...
The “Rosetta Stone” of Alien Worlds: NASA’s Webb Unmasks a Super-Earth With a Scorching Atmosphere
A bold geochemical model reveals that TOI‑270 d, a sub‑Neptune 73 light‑years away, is likely a giant rocky world cloaked in ...
We may not be alone in the universe: Astronomers find possible alien life on planet
The discovery was made on a massive exoplanet known as K2-18b that for years has captivated scientists searching for life ...
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The world’s biggest space-based radar will measure Earth’s forests from orbit
The Biomass mission will use a long-forbidden part of the radio spectrum to see how much carbon forests capture.