The detection of life beyond Earth would be one of the most profound discoveries in the history of science. The Milky Way ...

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

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 ...

The researchers found strong evidence of a chemical called dimethyl sulfide (DMS) in the planet's atmosphere. On Earth, DMS ...

NASA’s groundbreaking Dragonfly mission is one step closer to its 2028 launch after successfully passing its Critical Design ...

Last week astronomers reported hints of biological activity on a distant planet, but a re-analysis of their data suggests the ...

U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" ...

Scientists have found the best ever hint of alien life on another planet. But they aren’t getting entirely excited just yet.

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

Further studies are needed to determine whether K2-18b, which orbits a star 120 light-years away, is inhabited, or even ...