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fromArs Technica
3 months ago

3D map of exoplanet atmosphere shows wacky climate

Tylos, an unusual exoplanet, exhibits extreme temperature contrasts leading to unique atmospheric dynamics never observed elsewhere.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Is this a hint of life on another world, or just a lot of hot air?

The James Webb Space Telescope may have detected signs of life in a distant exoplanet's atmosphere.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Is there life on another planet? Scientists find the strongest evidence yet

Astronomers found chemical signs of life on an exoplanet 124 light years away, igniting excitement and caution in the scientific community.
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fromMail Online
3 days ago

Is THIS where aliens are? Scientists discover a habitable Super-Earth

Chinese scientists found a 'super-Earth' exoplanet that may support extraterrestrial life due to its likely liquid water.
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fromMail Online
1 month ago

Signature of alien life 'found' 120 light years from Earth

Detection of DMS and DMDS in K2-18b atmosphere hints at extraterrestrial life, representing a major breakthrough in astrobiology.
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fromArs Technica
3 months ago

3D map of exoplanet atmosphere shows wacky climate

Tylos, an unusual exoplanet, exhibits extreme temperature contrasts leading to unique atmospheric dynamics never observed elsewhere.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Is this a hint of life on another world, or just a lot of hot air?

The James Webb Space Telescope may have detected signs of life in a distant exoplanet's atmosphere.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Is there life on another planet? Scientists find the strongest evidence yet

Astronomers found chemical signs of life on an exoplanet 124 light years away, igniting excitement and caution in the scientific community.
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fromMail Online
3 days ago

Is THIS where aliens are? Scientists discover a habitable Super-Earth

Chinese scientists found a 'super-Earth' exoplanet that may support extraterrestrial life due to its likely liquid water.
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fromMail Online
1 month ago

Signature of alien life 'found' 120 light years from Earth

Detection of DMS and DMDS in K2-18b atmosphere hints at extraterrestrial life, representing a major breakthrough in astrobiology.
#space-exploration
Science
fromEngadget
3 months ago

New evidence suggests that Mars used to have an ocean and sandy beaches

Mars was once home to oceans and sandy beaches, as shown by underground imaging data.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It's human conceit to think we're alone': life must extend beyond earth, leading space scientist says

Life likely exists beyond Earth, as believing otherwise showcases human arrogance, according to Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock.
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fromMail Online
2 months ago

Life may be hiding in the darkest corners of the moon, scientists say

Microbes may thrive in permanently shadowed regions of the moon, complicating future lunar mission analysis.
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fromMail Online
6 months ago

Hopes of finding life on Venus are DASHED as scientists find no water

The new study suggests Venus has never had liquid water, making the existence of Earth-like life impossible.
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fromEngadget
3 months ago

New evidence suggests that Mars used to have an ocean and sandy beaches

Mars was once home to oceans and sandy beaches, as shown by underground imaging data.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It's human conceit to think we're alone': life must extend beyond earth, leading space scientist says

Life likely exists beyond Earth, as believing otherwise showcases human arrogance, according to Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock.
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fromMail Online
2 months ago

Life may be hiding in the darkest corners of the moon, scientists say

Microbes may thrive in permanently shadowed regions of the moon, complicating future lunar mission analysis.
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fromMail Online
6 months ago

Hopes of finding life on Venus are DASHED as scientists find no water

The new study suggests Venus has never had liquid water, making the existence of Earth-like life impossible.
#nasa
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fromMail Online
4 months ago

Scientists discover the 'strongest evidence yet' for aliens

Analysis of asteroid samples from Bennu reveals building blocks of life, supporting theories of life existing elsewhere in the solar system.
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fromMail Online
4 months ago

NASA tracking 'city killer' asteroid set to skim past Earth TOMORROW

NASA is tracking asteroid 2025 BS4, which will pass Earth at 35,000 mph, classified as a Near Earth Object.
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fromtime.com
4 months ago

Asteroid Bennu Samples Contain Building Blocks of Life

Bennu samples contain precursors to life, suggesting asteroids delivered life's building blocks to early Earth.
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fromwww.bostonherald.com
4 months ago

Are we all aliens? NASA's returned asteroid samples hold the ingredients of life from a watery world

Asteroid samples contain ancient ingredients essential for life and support the theory that asteroids contributed to life's beginnings on Earth.
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fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

The asteroid NASA landed on is carrying ingredients for DNA and RNA. It's a promising sign for prospects of alien life.

NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission discovered DNA and RNA building blocks on asteroid Bennu, suggesting asteroids may spread life's precursors across the universe.
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fromMail Online
4 months ago

Scientists discover the 'strongest evidence yet' for aliens

Analysis of asteroid samples from Bennu reveals building blocks of life, supporting theories of life existing elsewhere in the solar system.
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fromMail Online
4 months ago

NASA tracking 'city killer' asteroid set to skim past Earth TOMORROW

NASA is tracking asteroid 2025 BS4, which will pass Earth at 35,000 mph, classified as a Near Earth Object.
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fromtime.com
4 months ago

Asteroid Bennu Samples Contain Building Blocks of Life

Bennu samples contain precursors to life, suggesting asteroids delivered life's building blocks to early Earth.
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fromwww.bostonherald.com
4 months ago

Are we all aliens? NASA's returned asteroid samples hold the ingredients of life from a watery world

Asteroid samples contain ancient ingredients essential for life and support the theory that asteroids contributed to life's beginnings on Earth.
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fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

The asteroid NASA landed on is carrying ingredients for DNA and RNA. It's a promising sign for prospects of alien life.

NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission discovered DNA and RNA building blocks on asteroid Bennu, suggesting asteroids may spread life's precursors across the universe.
#microbial-life
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fromFuturism
2 months ago

Scientists Say There May Be Life on the Moon

Permanently shadowed regions of the Moon may harbor microbial life, presenting implications for lunar exploration.
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fromBig Think
1 week ago

The unlikely asteroid collision that made your life possible

The likelihood of microbial life existing elsewhere in the universe is high, though complex life is rarer.
Our existence is the result of a complex series of events.
fromHackernoon
9 months ago
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Challenges for Life in the Venusian Clouds Include Severe Acidity, Extreme Dryness, & Limited Water | HackerNoon

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fromFuturism
2 months ago

Scientists Say There May Be Life on the Moon

Permanently shadowed regions of the Moon may harbor microbial life, presenting implications for lunar exploration.
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fromBig Think
1 week ago

The unlikely asteroid collision that made your life possible

The likelihood of microbial life existing elsewhere in the universe is high, though complex life is rarer.
Our existence is the result of a complex series of events.
fromHackernoon
9 months ago
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Challenges for Life in the Venusian Clouds Include Severe Acidity, Extreme Dryness, & Limited Water | HackerNoon

#microbiology
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Luca is the progenitor of all life on Earth. But its genesis has implications far beyond our planet

Luca, our earliest ancestor, indicates life on Earth began swiftly, suggesting the potential for abundant life elsewhere in the universe.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Luca is the progenitor of all life on Earth. But its genesis has implications far beyond our planet

Luca, our earliest ancestor, indicates life on Earth began swiftly, suggesting the potential for abundant life elsewhere in the universe.
#mars
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fromFuturism
2 months ago

Scientists Just Realized What These Pale Pebbles on Mars Might Mean

Mars was once a warmer, wetter planet than previously believed, as indicated by the discovery of unique rock formations.
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fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

If Life on Mars Ever Existed, This Bizarre Rock May Tell Us

Mars may harbor signs of ancient life, but findings require caution and further exploration for confirmation.
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fromAxios
3 months ago

Mars once featured an ocean with "vacation-style" beaches, study suggests

Evidence suggests Mars had a northern ocean capable of supporting microbial life 3.6 billion years ago.
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fromtime.com
3 months ago

Beauty of Beaches on Mars Once Rivaled Those on Earth

Mars may have once harbored life due to its ancient oceans, as revealed by data from the Zhurong rover.
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fromMail Online
2 months ago

Life on Mars? Scientists find long organic molecules on the Red Planet

Discovery of large organic molecules on Mars may suggest past biological activity and hints at potential life.
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fromArs Technica
2 months ago

NASA's Curiosity rover has found the longest chain carbon molecules yet on Mars

NASA's Curiosity rover has found the largest organic molecules on Mars, vital in the search for past life evidence.
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fromFuturism
2 months ago

Scientists Just Realized What These Pale Pebbles on Mars Might Mean

Mars was once a warmer, wetter planet than previously believed, as indicated by the discovery of unique rock formations.
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fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

If Life on Mars Ever Existed, This Bizarre Rock May Tell Us

Mars may harbor signs of ancient life, but findings require caution and further exploration for confirmation.
Roam Research
fromAxios
3 months ago

Mars once featured an ocean with "vacation-style" beaches, study suggests

Evidence suggests Mars had a northern ocean capable of supporting microbial life 3.6 billion years ago.
Science
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Beauty of Beaches on Mars Once Rivaled Those on Earth

Mars may have once harbored life due to its ancient oceans, as revealed by data from the Zhurong rover.
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fromMail Online
2 months ago

Life on Mars? Scientists find long organic molecules on the Red Planet

Discovery of large organic molecules on Mars may suggest past biological activity and hints at potential life.
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fromArs Technica
2 months ago

NASA's Curiosity rover has found the longest chain carbon molecules yet on Mars

NASA's Curiosity rover has found the largest organic molecules on Mars, vital in the search for past life evidence.
#extraterrestrial-life
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Study shows interesting' signals on an extrasolar planet that are not (yet) alien life

Nikku Madhusudhan's team presents evidence of potential life on the exoplanet K2-18b, but validation is still needed from the scientific community.
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fromBig Think
4 months ago

A promising (and surprisingly simple) way to detect alien life

New methods are essential for distinguishing viable life forms from non-living materials in astrobiological studies.
Microbial motility offers a promising approach for detecting extraterrestrial life in harsh environments.
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fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Why some astronomers are excited about the search for alien life

Technological advancements like the Vera Rubin telescope are expanding the search for extraterrestrial life, significantly increasing the number of stars studied.
#extraterrestrial-intelligence
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fromBig Think
4 months ago

What if we're alone? The philosophical paradox of a lifeless cosmos

The idea of extraterrestrial intelligence captivates humanity's imagination, reflecting a belief in not being alone in the universe.
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fromBig Think
6 months ago

The Arecibo Message fifty years later

The Arecibo Message symbolized humanity's first attempt to communicate with extraterrestrial intelligence through radio waves.
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fromBig Think
4 months ago

What if we're alone? The philosophical paradox of a lifeless cosmos

The idea of extraterrestrial intelligence captivates humanity's imagination, reflecting a belief in not being alone in the universe.
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fromBig Think
6 months ago

The Arecibo Message fifty years later

The Arecibo Message symbolized humanity's first attempt to communicate with extraterrestrial intelligence through radio waves.
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fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Research roundup: 2,400-year-old clay puppets; this is your brain on Klingon

Science continues to uncover fascinating insights into extreme environments and unusual biological behaviors through ongoing research.
#philosophy-of-science
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fromBig Think
3 months ago

The lab resurrecting ancient proteins to unlock life's secrets

Dr. Betül Kaçar emphasizes the importance of re-evaluating our perception of the past in relation to evolution and life.
The past should be viewed as a continuous influence that shapes present and future life.
fromBig Think
4 months ago
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The strange paradox of modern science denialism

Modern science denialism often critiques scientists' conclusions rather than denying the validity of science itself.
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fromBig Think
3 months ago

The lab resurrecting ancient proteins to unlock life's secrets

Dr. Betül Kaçar emphasizes the importance of re-evaluating our perception of the past in relation to evolution and life.
The past should be viewed as a continuous influence that shapes present and future life.
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fromBig Think
4 months ago

New findings raise questions about when (and where) life began

LUCA's estimated age has been pushed back to between 4.09 and 4.33 billion years, indicating life arose shortly after Earth's formation.
#bennu
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fromNature
4 months ago

Asteroid Bennu contains building blocks of life

Bennu's organic compounds suggest key insights into the origins of life and solar system chemistry.
Maize agriculture may have enabled the development of a complex ancient civilization in South America.
The DeepSeek AI model has generated excitement and concerns about globalization in AI technology.
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fromNature
4 months ago

Daily briefing: The pros and cons of DeepSeek

Fragments from asteroid Bennu contain DNA and RNA building blocks, but with a structure that questions theories on life's origins on Earth.
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fromNature
4 months ago

Asteroid Bennu contains building blocks of life

Bennu's organic compounds suggest key insights into the origins of life and solar system chemistry.
Maize agriculture may have enabled the development of a complex ancient civilization in South America.
The DeepSeek AI model has generated excitement and concerns about globalization in AI technology.
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fromNature
4 months ago

Daily briefing: The pros and cons of DeepSeek

Fragments from asteroid Bennu contain DNA and RNA building blocks, but with a structure that questions theories on life's origins on Earth.
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Life is thriving in the subsurface depths of Earth

Nitrospirota, a prevalent archaeal phylum in the terrestrial subsurface, includes species that oxidize ammonia and reduce it to nitrite, serving as a defense mechanism.
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fromHackernoon
9 months ago

Microbial Life on Venus Requires a Unique Life Cycle to Overcome Extreme Conditions | HackerNoon

The clouds of Venus, with their incredibly harsh acidic environments and nutrient scarcity, present unique challenges for potential aerial microbial life, leading to extensive speculation.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

Protocells emerge in experiment simulating lifeless world: There is no divine breath of life'

Scientists have created a proto-world in a lab, simulating conditions of primitive Earth and potentially uncovering the origins of life.
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fromwww.livescience.com
6 months ago

Could Plate Tectonics Crack Open Earth's Deepest Mystery?

Plate tectonics is crucial for life on Earth, stabilizing climate and providing minerals, yet its origins and timing remain unclear.
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