In April, astronomers said they had detected a possible signature of life on the exoplanet K2-18b. Now, three independent ...

When astronomers announced last month they might have discovered the most promising hints of alien life yet on a distant ...

A new dwarf planet, discovered beyond Neptune and described as Pluto's 'cousin,' could void the hypothesis of a Planet X in ...

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

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 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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

It's also a harbinger of future claims about possible signs of life ... of planets not found in our own solar system. Various observations have led some astronomers to suggest K2-18b could be ...

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.