Astronomers make discovery that can ‘dramatically narrow’ search for aliens

Astronomers make discovery that can ‘dramatically narrow’ search for aliens

Red dwarf stars or M dwarf stars are the most common type of stars in the universe. Recent research into an Earth-like planet orbiting such a star discovered that it has no atmosphere. According to the researchers behind the study, this discovery could create a major shift in the way we look for alien life. […]

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Scientists want to use ‘broccoli gas’ to look for life on other planets

Scientists want to use ‘broccoli gas’ to look for life on other planets

One of science’s greatest mysteries is whether life exists outside of our planet and scientists are turning towards a distant relative of the cauliflower—broccoli—to help them find life in space. Broccoli, like many other plants, emits gases that help it expel toxins. These gases could help provide compelling evidence of life on other planets. This […]

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Frank Drake, who led search for life on other planets, dies at 92

Frank Drake, who led search for life on other planets, dies at 92

Frank Drake, who pointed a radio telescope at a pair of stars in 1960 hoping to find alien civilizations and thus kindled a continuing endeavor called the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, or SETI, died on Friday at his home in Aptos, California. He was 92. His death was confirmed by his daughter Nadia Drake, a […]

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