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Intelligencer
1 month ago
Science

Have We Already Found Alien Life?

The James Webb Space Telescope may have detected life beyond Earth, with strong evidence for a biosignature forthcoming.
While the detection of a biosignature is intriguing, it falls short of confirming life on other planets due to uncertainties and the complexity of defining life. [ more ]
Futurism
2 months ago
OMG science

Scientists Check Whether Space Telescope Could Detect Life on Earth

Simulation of space telescope focusing on Earth confirms presence of life
LIFE telescope aims to study 30 to 50 exoplanets similar in size to Earth for signs of life. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago
OMG science

Information Theory Can Help Us Search for Life on Alien Worlds

Indirect evidence is our best bet for searching for extraterrestrial life
Information theory can be used to detect signs of biological activity on other planets [ more ]
NPR.org
6 years ago
OMG science

Is Humanity Unusual In The Cosmos?

The era of arguing about the existence of intelligent life in the universe without evidence may be coming to an end. [ more ]
moreexoplanets
Inverse
1 week ago
OMG science

Why Venus May Be Our Best Bet For Finding Life In the Solar System

The skies of Venus may hold potential for alien life searches. [ more ]
Mail Online
4 weeks ago
OMG science

Planets harbouring aliens may give off a purple hue, scientists say

Planets harboring alien life may emit a distinctive purple hue, as suggested by analyzing purple bacteria's adaptation to infrared radiation for photosynthesis. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
OMG science

Are We Alone In The Universe? : Consider This from NPR

The search for extraterrestrial life continues on moons like Titan and Europa.
NASA is planning missions to Saturn's moon Titan and Jupiter's moon Europa. [ more ]
Cornell Chronicle
2 months ago
OMG science

Ice shell thickness reveals water temp on ocean worlds | Cornell Chronicle

Novel method to determine ocean temperatures on distant ocean worlds based on ice shell thickness
Ice pumping process shapes ice shells of moons such as Europa and Enceladus, influencing temperature ranges for potential life exchange. [ more ]
Futurism
2 months ago
OMG science

Life Spreads Through Universe in Cosmic Dust, Paper Suggests

Life on Earth may result from particles that create stars.
Panspermia theory suggests life seeds can travel between planets. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
5 months ago
OMG science

Subterranean 'Microbial Dark Matter' Reveals a Strange Dichotomy

Subterranean microbial organisms make up a significant part of Earth's biosphere.
Genetic analysis of microbes from a deep gold mine in South Dakota reveals a dichotomy in survival strategies. [ more ]
Nature
2 weeks ago
Science

Never mind little green men: life on other planets might be purple

Bacteria on other planets not reliant on chlorophyll can create various colored food sources. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
5 months ago
OMG science

The weather on Mars: Vast storms, strong winds, freezing temperatures and giant whirlwinds

The Mars rover Perseverance includes MEDA, a system of instruments designed to analyze the Martian atmosphere.
MEDA has collected a large amount of data on pressure, temperature, wind, humidity, and the composition of the Martian atmosphere.
Despite challenges such as high winds and dust storms, MEDA has been continuously monitoring environmental parameters on Mars. [ more ]
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