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Our solar system's ocean moons may be habitable — and their icy shells could hold proof
The thicknesses of ice shells covering our solar system's ocean-bearing moons could provide hints about whether these mysterious bodies may harbor life.
If aliens had our life-hunting equipment, could they find us?
Scientists asked the question: If Earth was an exoplanet, what would reveal it hosts life? The answer was used to verify the usefulness of a planned space mission dubbed "LIFE."
The mathematically perfect exoplanet system — a great place to search for alien tech
A newfound exoplanet system with six sub-Neptunes has piqued the interest of scientists who seek extraterrestrial life.
Studying lake deposits in Idaho could give scientists insight into ancient traces of life on Mars
Does life exist elsewhere in the universe? If so, how do scientists search for and identify it? Finding life beyond Earth is extremely difficult, partly because other planets are so far away and partly because we are not sure what to look for.
Saturn's ocean moon Titan may not be able to support life after all
Organic material on Saturn moon Titan's surface may have difficulty getting to the underground ocean. That's where it'd need to go for Titan to potentially support life.
SETI searches for alien signals synchronized with supernova 1987A
Astronomers revitalize an old concept called the SETI Ellipsoid that incorporates supernovas in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
Which telescope will be 1st to find alien life? Scientists have some ideas
Tests suggest the European Extremely Large Telescope will be able to detect crucial biosignatures on other worlds.
NASA's Europa Clipper gets science gear to probe ocean moon of Jupiter
NASA has mounted all nine science instruments on its highly anticipated Europa Clipper spacecraft, which will launch toward Jupiter's icy ocean moon this year.
'It's getting closer and closer for sure.' How SETI is expanding its search for alien intelligence (exclusive)
Space.com caught up with Bill Diamond, President and CEO of the SETI Institute for an exclusive, mind-stretching close-encounter discussion regarding the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
