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

Astronomers have found nearly 6,000 exoplanets orbiting other stars. But for every confirmed detection, there are countless mere hints, inconclusive observations that could just as well be blips of ...

Scientists may need to broaden their horizons in their search for alien life.

:rocket: Could aliens be hiding on a frozen twin of Earth? NASA has just discovered a rocky exoplanet that’s remarkably ...

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 ...

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 ...

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