A new ultra-black coating, thinner than anything previously tested in this role, may finally change that. The coating was ...

The scientific search for extraterrestrial life is almost entirely focused on biosignatures, radio signals, and microbial ...

The best way to find alien technosignatures is to look for ones that have long survived their creators, according to a new ...

A new exoplanet model screens rocky worlds by their ability to retain atmospheres over geologic timescales, helping narrow ...

Scientists have updated global guidelines for announcing possible evidence of intelligent alien life, aiming to prevent misinformation, panic and confusion in the age of social media and AI.

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 ...

The moment of first contact with extraterrestrials is a staple of science fiction. It usually involves a frantic scientist having a Eureka moment, realising in a single dramatic instant that Earth is ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - The University of Arizona is opening a new exhibit this weekend that explores one of humanity's most enduring questions: Are we alone in the universe? "Mysteries of the Cosmos: ...

Experts stress need for transparency while aiming to prevent premature announcements and protect scientists ...

False negatives in astrobiology are not high on the research agenda. This starkly contrasts with the urgency with which false negatives are treated in other domains of science: in epidemiology, false ...

Filmmaker Ram Madhvani and former NASA engineer Nimisha Mittal recently engaged in a fun and insightful conversation on alien ...