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Thus far, our search for extraterrestrial life points toward Clarke’s former point, suggesting that our little blue dot is ...

These spheres from the abyss conceal creatures with startling biology.

Scientists have discovered a new species of flatworm, the deepest free-living one ever recorded, in the Pacific Ocean's Kuril ...

A polarizing Harvard University astronomer known for splashy theories about alien visits has been tapped by the White House to lead a team of outside scientists to study the national security risks ...

The Great Filter theory suggests advanced civilisations may self-destruct before contacting others, explaining the universe's ...

Scientists propose building a lab on the moon to screen Mars and other space samples for alien microbes before they ever ...

Scientists say moons around rogue planets wandering through the galaxy could remain warm enough for life thanks to tidal heating and hydrogen-rich atmospheres. These dark, starless worlds may have had ...

Jellyfish have returned to the Gulf of Maine, and some can pack a nasty sting.

Avi Loeb, a cosmologist who studied black holes and served as head of Harvard’s astronomy department until 2020, was recently appointed to helm a new scientific advisory council tasked with ...

A provocative study suggests that Jupiter’s frozen moon Europa may not only be hospitable, but that life from Earth could be ...

Getting titanium ingots in Subnautica 2 is the first time the game expects you to set off without guidance to find an essential new crafting blueprint. It won't be the last. While it might seem like ...