What might life look like elsewhere in the Universe? Archives – Page 2 of 5

Scientists discovered molecules that helped the first complex life forms build strong cell membranes to withstand extreme environments.

Researchers found tiny, indestructible “water bears” survived exposure to high levels of toxic salts similar to those found in Martian…

Scientists calculated that microorganisms breathing iron oxide “snow” could produce enough energy to survive on Jupiter's icy moon…

Scientists looked for biosignatures in fool's gold from a Mars-like environment . They found small filaments within the rock that may once…

In recent decades, astronomers have discovered more than 5000 planets orbiting stars beyond our solar system, with nearly 9000 more…

Scientists found that a methylated gas produced by life as a waste product of detoxification could serve as a remotely observable sign of…

Scientists used computer models to determine how likely a planet is to be habitable by its age, size, and distance from its sun.

Geologists discovered microbes trapped in 830-million-year-old salt minerals similar to those found on Mars.

Simulations suggest that the light observed from a distant planet around another star might be able to show evidence of ammonia and nitrous…

Pink, green, and square-shaped microbes can help us understand the limits of life on Earth and guide our search for life outside the planet.

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