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What if we discovered an alien civilization on Proxima b?

Attention human. You are receiving an interstellar radio transmission. And it could be coming from one of the nearest ...

James Webb's 'Pink Planet' Discovery Could Change How Scientists Read Alien Atmospheres

The announcement regarding James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) detecting "salty clouds" actually refers to the famous "pink ...

This 'alien' blue planet rains molten glass and a year here is less than a weekend, scientists are stunned

Scientists are stunned by HD 189733b, a blue planet 63 light-years away, resembling Earth but far more hostile. Orbiting its ...

'Totally counterintuitive': Scientists accidentally discover magnetic fields around 7 distant planets, opening new window in the search for life

In a first-of-its-kind discovery, astronomers claim they have directly measured the magnetic fields of multiple planets beyond our solar system — potentially providing a crucial new tool in the search ...

James Webb Spots Something Strange Between Day and Night on an Alien Planet

James Webb has revealed that the sunrise and sunset sides of WASP-121 b have surprisingly different atmospheres.

What could alien life look like? These Earthlings offer clues.

Scientists are listening in on sperm whale conversations and studying Earth's strangest microbes to prepare humanity for first contact with extraterrestrial life.
AOL

Scientists Think This Clue In Starlight Could Reveal Hidden Alien Planets

Astronomers have identified a clue hidden in the light of certain stars that's already led them to discover seven new alien planets, with more expected to come. To be clear, these alien planets likely ...
Forbes

We’re Using Giant Freakin’ Lasers To Probe Alien Planets

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. The Milky Way galaxy has more than 400 billion stars in it. Over the last few decades, ...