On the frozen surface of Jupiter’s moon Europa, a strange, star-shaped scar has become an unlikely focal point in the search for life beyond Earth. Nicknamed a “wall demon” by scientists, the feature ...

New detection method: A study shows life leaves an organizational molecular pattern detectable through statistical analysis, not just specific molecules. Space mission potential: The method can use ...

Researchers have said that the next-generation telescopes and AI-driven data analysis will aid in detecting biosignatures.

The afternoon of 7 August 1996 isn’t a time that sticks in many people’s minds. But if things had worked out differently, it might have been etched into our collective memory. At 1.15pm, US President ...