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extraterrestrial life
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Life on Mars could be surviving in an area deep underground
The Acidalia Planitia, the darker region towards the top right of this image of Mars, may host bacteria…
Why NASA is sending a probe to Europa – and what it’s looking for
Seen against the backdrop of Jupiter’s dramatic, swirling atmosphere, Europa might at first appear a bit drab. With…
The Secret Life of the Universe review: Top astrobiologist explores the possibilities of alien life
An artist’s impression of a rover exploring the surface of Mars MARK GARLICK/Science Photo Library/Alamy The Secret Life of the UniverseNathalie…
Why our location in the Milky Way is perfect for finding alien life
CrackerClips Stock Media/Alamy All the life we know of in the entire universe is squeezed onto a tiny…
Alien Earths review: Hunting for extraterrestrial life in Lisa Kaltenegger’s new book
The amazing differences we may find on other planets highlight the basic difficulty in defining life RICHARD BIZLEY/SCIENCE…
Europa’s seafloor may be impenetrable and inhospitable to life
Europa has an underground ocean, but it might not be as hospitable for life as Earth’s seas are…
Europa may have less oxygen to fuel life in its seas than we thought
Jupiter’s moon Europa is covered by an icy shell NASA/JPL-Caltech Jupiter’s moon Europa may be less ripe for…