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

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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 ...

Scientists have taken a close look at our activity within the solar system to determine where to look for signals from intelligent alien life. The findings apply if those extraterrestrials explore ...

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 ...

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

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Finding new worlds out there is pretty exciting, right? Scientists are getting really good at spotting planets around other ...