Scientists are turning to simulations and experiments to understand how life-indicating molecules behave, so we might know ...

Perseverance has uncovered unusual, basalt-rich Martian spherules that likely formed in violent explosions—either from meteors or lava.

New research published in the International Journal of Astrobiology suggests that cosmic rays—high-energy particles from ...

A newly discovered exoplanet, located just 35 light-years from Earth, could be one of the most promising places to search for ...

Science is driven by our desire to understand things. In some cases, where it requires significant effort and investment to ...

New research shows cosmic rays can break water underground, releasing energy that may sustain life deep beneath ice, rock, or alien crusts.

NASA’s legendary rover Opportunity vanished during a colossal Martian storm, leaving behind a haunting final message that ...

Researchers studied the L 98-59 system and confirmed five rocky planets. One is in the habitable zone and may support liquid water.

"It confirms K2-18 b to be our best chance to study a potential habitable environment beyond the solar system at the present time." ...

Signs of life on K2-18 b are revisited as a new NASA-led study finds no conclusive evidence for dimethyl sulfide, tempering ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER — On Wednesday morning, the majority members of the Senate Commerce Committee voted in favor of having President Donald Trump’s nominee Jared Isaacman as NASA’s new ...

A University of Bristol study warns that Earth will likely become uninhabitable in about 250 million years. As continents ...