By studying large language models as if they were living things instead of computer programs, scientists are discovering some ...

The United States is stepping back from the most direct test yet of possible alien biology on Mars just as new telescopes and ...

NASA has quietly hit pause on what it billed as its first dedicated hunt for alien biosignatures, reacting to fresh data that ...

Humans have always been fascinated with space. We frequently question whether we are alone in the universe. If not, what does ...

A new paper posits that advanced alien civilizations may communicate through subtle flashes, like fireflies do on Earth. The ...

The NRO, which operates the nation's fleet of spy satellites, calls tonight's mission NROL-105. It will be the 12th launch ...

While late M-stars are the easiest places to find Earth-sized planets, a new study suggests they are biological dead ends where animal life may never find enough fuel to evolve.

We live in a very exciting time: answers to some of the oldest questions humanity has conceived are within our grasp. One of ...

Taylor Hackford is an Oscar-winning filmmaker and former president of the Directors Guild of America. His films include “An Officer and a Gentleman,” “The Devil’s Advocate” and “Ray.” He is currently ...

"This agreement enables closer collaboration between NASA and the Department of Energy to deliver the capabilities necessary ...