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

Exoplanets like Earth have been discovered but not all Earth-like planets are equal when it comes to alien life.

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

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 ...

WASHINGTON, July 7 (Reuters) - Scientists are tracking a large gas planet experiencing quite a quandary as it orbits extremely close to a young star - a predicament never previously observed. This ...

Astrobiology Club at the University seeks to break down misconceptions of alien life and create a space for scientific discussions.

This week NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) provided the first direct image of a planet with a mass similar to Saturn's, orbiting the young star TWA 7. This landmark observation, detailed in ...

"It was just a matter of time before we found them." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Thirty years ago, on Oct. 6, 1995, the very ...

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 ...

The Living Worlds Working Group proposes a revolutionary approach to finding life on distant planets. The paper, part of the ...