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Despite the fevered dreams of Elon Musk and others, there is no ‘Planet B,’ which means we need to drastically reduce our ...

Discover how scientists blend biology, synthetic biology, and astrobiology to speculate on alien life forms, focusing on the ...

Caltech scientists published a study using NASA Curiosity rover imagery showing the past existence of warm water on Mars.

The car-sized Curiosity rover has spotted evidence of once quite hospitable environs on Mars.

Planets with suns like Wolf 359 are subject to huge blasts of radiation that raise questions about their long-term ...

Comedian Joe Rogan has praised a theory that actor Terrence Howard once shared with him about the possibility of life on other planets.

It may seem like Earth isn't as well-decorated as its ring-bearing neighbors in the solar system, but new research suggests ...

New research reveals ancient ripples on Mars, providing compelling evidence of long-lost lakes that once existed 3.7 billion ...

While Charon is currently listed as a satellite or moon by the International Astronomical Union (IAU), consideration is being given to it perhaps being classified as a dwarf planet in its own right, ...