What’s more, they were found ... he said. New data suggests that similar layers across Mars could have trapped up to 36 millibars of carbon dioxide, potentially reshaping the planet’s climate.

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

Astronomers have found ... planet may be so far away, the new study theorizes that it's likely an ice giant like Uranus or Neptune. Under those circumstances, the only possibility for life ...

The research uncovers the potential reasons behind the temperature of the planet ... a new way oxygen could form in carbon dioxide-rich atmospheres without the involvement of life. The discovery ...

Astronomers have detected the most promising signs yet of a possible biosignature outside the solar system, although they remain cautious,” states a Cambridge University press release.

NASA's Perseverance rover has revealed new clues about Mars' volcanic past. While most people searching for signs of alien life these days might have their eyes on the exoplanet K2-18b, one team of ...

The discovery could have implications for assessing the potential for life to survive on icy worlds ... We'll also keep you up to date with New Scientist events and special offers.

Astronomers have detected molecules on exoplanet K2-18b that may have been produced by simple organisms, claiming it's the strongest evidence yet of life off Earth.

K2-18b is a planet outside our solar system, 120 light-years away. It is 8.6-times larger than Earth, but smaller than Neptune. Canadian astronomers discovered ... that could support life there.

In fact, the life that could be — thriving on a distant ocean-covered planet named ... conditions that could support life on the exoplanet. For the most recent discovery, a team of researchers ...

The discovery of dimethyl sulfide on K2-18b, a planet 120 light-years away, has ignited hopes for extraterrestrial life due to its ... This groundbreaking new theory could help resolve the Hubble ...