Scientists discover ‘chemical starter kit’ for life in planetary birthplaces
Scientists discover ‘chemical starter kit’ for life in planetary birthplaces

The discovery of surprising molecules of methanol and associated maser activity has expanded the inventory of the chemical starter kit that builds planets in young star systems.

The US government is ‘sincere in its efforts to understand UAP’, new White House council chair says
The US government is ‘sincere in its efforts to understand UAP’, new White House council chair says

The recently created UAP Science Advisory Council recently gathered at a private meeting at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

‘This is unprecedented’: Why the Pentagon’s recent UFO file releases are so important
‘This is unprecedented’: Why the Pentagon’s recent UFO file releases are so important

The Pentagon’s recent spate of UFO releases represent a big shift and are of great benefit to the country, according to disclosure advocate Mike Gold.

On this day in space! Aug. 15, 1977: Mysterious ‘Wow!’ Signal boosts search for E.T.
On this day in space! Aug. 15, 1977: Mysterious ‘Wow!’ Signal boosts search for E.T.

On Aug. 15, 1977, astronomers using Ohio State University’s Big Ear radio telescope detected the famous “Wow!” signal, which remains unexplained to this day.

Are aliens running out of places to hide? It turns out we’ve searched much more of the galaxy than we realized
Are aliens running out of places to hide? It turns out we’ve searched much more of the galaxy than we realized

Astronomers may have already scanned millions of more stars than they thought, a realization that might lead to new ways to hunt for extraterrestrial radio signals.

Jupiter’s moon Europa may have signs of life in its buried ocean — but can we get to them?
Jupiter’s moon Europa may have signs of life in its buried ocean — but can we get to them?

“This helps future missions interpret what they find and better understand where to look for signs of habitability.”

Are we overlooking signs of alien life that aren’t technological or biological? ‘Bread would be a signature of intelligence’
Are we overlooking signs of alien life that aren’t technological or biological? ‘Bread would be a signature of intelligence’

Between biosignatures and technosignatures lie noosignatures, and some scientists think they could help us find alien life someday.

Alien life likely can’t survive on exoplanets smaller than Mars, scientists say
Alien life likely can’t survive on exoplanets smaller than Mars, scientists say

For a world to maintain an atmosphere long enough for life to gain a foothold, it seems it needs to be at least as big as Mars.

Should we trust AI in the search for alien life? Scientists aren’t so sure
Should we trust AI in the search for alien life? Scientists aren’t so sure

New research suggests AI can be repeatedly fooled into mistaking non-life for life.