Within the solar system, most of our astrobiological research is aimed at Mars, which is considered to be the next-most habitable body beyond Earth
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A 15-year study details the origins and diversity of every known mineral on Earth, a landmark body of work that will help reconstruct the history o
An innovative new perspective on mineralogy, findings rank amongst the field’s most important in the last century.
NASA aims to set up a crewed outpost near the moon's south pole, calling it "our first foothold on the lunar frontier." The ingredie
This summer is the 75th anniversary of the Roswell, New Mexico, alien conspiracy incident.
What is the possibility of existence of life/intelligence beyond Earth?
New research from NASA suggests that their Mars rovers need to dig 6.6ft down into the Red Planet to find amino acids that would signify life exist
A new NASA laboratory experiment shows that rovers may have to dig roughly 6.6 feet or more under the surface of Mars to find signs of ancient life
These are the keys to start a serious discussion about the existence of advanced societies elsewhere in the universe
NASA lab experiments show that amino acids on Mars' surface would be destroyed by ionizing radiation, so rovers should dig deeper.
Newly published research quantifies the presence of organic carbon in Martian rocks.
A key objective for Perseverance’s mission on Mars is astrobiology, including the search for signs of ancient microbial life.
Jupiter’s moon, Europa, is one of the most fascinating planetary bodies in our solar system as it’s one of the few places where we believe life | S
In the study, published in the journal Astrobiology, the team mixed several types of amino acids in silica, hydrated silica, or silica and perchlor
As a science writer, I'm very familiar with the excitement of musing about humanity traveling to the moon -- I even find awe while writing abo
Finding signs of past life on Mars may require a little more digging.
Any evidence of amino acids left over from a time when Mars may have been habitable are likely buried at least 2 meters (6.6 feet) under the ground
Scientists using data from NASA's Curiosity rover have measured the total organic carbon—a key component in the molecules of life—in Martian r
Scientists using data from NASA's Curiosity rover have measured the total organic carbon—a key component in the molecules of life—in Martian r
Scientists using data from NASA's Curiosity rover measured the total organic carbon - a key component in the molecules of life - in Martian ro
According to a new NASA laboratory experiment, rovers may have to dig about 6.6 feet (two meters) or more under the Martian surface to find signs o
Mars is littered with craters made by binary asteroids. These collisions are as intriguing as they are powerful.
Students will work with scientists at the SETI Institute and at the nearby NASA Ames Research Center on projects spanning the field of astrobiology
Students and amateur sky watchers can now learn and train themselves in astronomy during a month-long online course.
These results have important implications for astrobiology, providing a mechanism for complex and carbon-rich molecules to be produced, transported
Planetary scientists are eager to bring Red Planet rocks, soil and even air to Earth, but critics fear the risk of contaminating our world’s biosph
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute President Shirley Ann Jackson today announced the launch of the Rensselaer Institute for Data, Artificial Intellig
When I thought about life already existing on other planets, it felt like more of a sci-fi pipe dream.
According to a new research, yes!
The space agency’s Perseverance rover spotted the metal foil-like item during a routine wander.
Evidence suggests that carbon nanotubes, tiny tubes consisting of pure carbon, could be forged in the envelopes of dust and gas surrounding dying s
NASA's Perseverance rover is having a pretty busy weekend on Mars as the robotic explorer is busy finding signs of ancient life in the Jezero
This sci-fi megastructure has captivated big thinkers for decades. A leading expert in astrobiology tells us how to construct one.
Signal came from, which was published in Cambridge University's peer-reviewed International Journal of Astrobiology.
In 1977, the Big Ear Radio Telescope at Ohio State University picked up a strong narrowband signal from space.
The report, published by Science and Technology Daily -- the official newspaper of the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology -- said the signa
How did life begin? The answer may lie in the hot springs of WA's arid northwest.
Some experts and even some of NASA's own leadership warn such an investigation could put the space agency's good name at risk.
NASA, Partner Establish New Research Group for Mars Sample Return Program.
Mission hints space rocks could have made life possible on Earth - Asteroids like Ryugu could have gifted Earth its water and the building blocks f
The search for life NASA has long been tasked with finding life elsewhere, which is why astrobiology programs are part of the agency’s focus, Zurbu
The Hayabusa2 spacecraft made by JAXA has returned samples from the Ryugu asteroid that contain 23 different types of amino acids.
Asteroid dust collected by a Japanese space probe contains organic material that shows some of the building blocks of life on Earth may have been f
Asteroid dust collected by a Japanese space probe contains organic material that shows some of the building blocks of life on Earth may have been f
A flagship mission to Enceladus was a surprise inclusion in last month's "Decadal Survey" recommendations to NASA.
The Pentagon has catalogued a number of UFO sightings over the past few decades. Now, NASA is getting involved
NASA study will have researchers identify existing UAP data, determine how best to collect UAP data and develop methods to study the nature of UAPs
But, what other extraterrestrial proof have seen recently, and has there been proof of life outside the earth?
Scientists made the first-of-its-kind detection by studying samples retrieved from the near-Earth asteroid by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agenc
On Thursday, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration announced that it's going to start working on a report about Unidentified Aeria