A faint signal from old telescope data is causing a stir in astronomy: a planet barely larger than Earth, with an almost ...

Astonishingly, we can identify molecules present in the atmospheres of exoplanets.

EXPERTS have spotted a potentially habitable new planet that might be “remarkably similar to Earth”. But there is one chilly catch – scientists believe temperatures may below ...

The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) focuses on finding technosignatures—potential signs of alien technology. If we look carefully, we might have a chance at detecting their ...

Scientists may need to broaden their horizons in their search for alien life.

Scientists have taken a close look at our activity within the solar system to determine where to look for signals from intelligent alien life. The findings apply if those extraterrestrials explore ...

More planets could be homes for aliens than we thought, scientists say - Planets we thought were not inhabitable might ...

Astronomers have spotted an alien planet orbiting so closely to its home star, the planet's magnetic field is triggering massive solar flares to erupt. This is the first time a planet has been seen ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A Jupiter-size planet around a distant star has given astronomers a rare glimpse into the effects ...