Scientists discover three iron rings around young star, hinting at how planets are born
Imagine a giant cosmic factory where planets are born.
That's what astronomers have recently observed, and it's pretty exciting!
Using a powerful telescope in Chile, they've...
Is oxygen the cosmic key to alien technology
In the quest to understand the potential for life beyond Earth, researchers are widening their search to encompass not only biological markers, but also...
Should we send humans to Pluto?
Universe Today has examined the potential for sending humans to Jupiter’s icy moon, Europa, the planet Venus, and Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, all despite...
GJ 367b is another dead world orbiting a red dwarf
It’s not looking good for red dwarf habitability, and that’s nothing new.
Astronomers studied the atmosphere of the often-mentioned exoplanet GJ 367b and found, well,...
Want to find life? See what’s missing in an atmosphere
The world runs on carbon.
Not just fossil-fuel-driven human society, but all life on Earth. Carbon-based organic molecules are a part of every living thing...
Saturn’s moon Enceladus: A promising spot for alien life
Have you ever wondered if we're alone in the universe?
Well, scientists are getting closer to answering that big question, thanks to a tiny moon...
A carbon-lite atmosphere could be a sign of water and life on other terrestrial...
Scientists at MIT, the University of Birmingham, and elsewhere say that astronomers’ best chance of finding liquid water, and even life on other planets,...
A new theory sheds light on dark matter puzzles
Have you ever wondered what makes up most of the universe?
A recent study brings us closer to understanding this mystery, focusing on something called...
Mars’ recent volcanic activity reveals a turbulent history
Mars, often thought of as a quiet and inactive planet, has recently shown us a more lively side.
Researchers from the University of Arizona made...
Scientists discover life’s essential ingredient in distant corners of the Milky Way
Astonishing new findings from astronomers at the University of Arizona have turned our understanding of where life's ingredients can be found in the galaxy...