Two scientists want NASA to build a quarantine lab for alien germs on the Moon, rather than on Earth. The pair, ...

A biologist specializing in invasive species has partnered with a former Pentagon strategist in pushing NASA to construct a ...

A new exoplanet model screens rocky worlds by their ability to retain atmospheres over geologic timescales, helping narrow ...

NASA's Perseverance rover has uncovered one of the most intriguing clues yet in humanity's search for life beyond Earth.

Scientists in a recent breakthrough have discovered vast hidden magma systems beneath the surface of Mars, marking an “unexpected discovery” leading the researchers closer to finding ...

Researchers propose turning a future NASA moon base into a quarantine station that would screen space samples before they ever reach Earth.

There are "vast hidden magma systems" inside of Mars, scientists say – and it could have major implications for the search ...

Scientists propose building a lab on the moon to screen Mars and other space samples for alien microbes before they ever ...

What if humans could actually grow food on Mars? Not inside sealed laboratories or artificial hydroponic systems, but ...

A NASA astronaut preparing for a grueling eight-month stint in orbit reveals a plan to test for extraterrestrial life.

A lot of money and engineering time has been invested in transporting humans to the red planet, including more than $15 billion on Starship development. Musk envisions a flotilla of several thousand ...

A look at 10 of the greatest alien sci-fi movies, from Ridley Scott's Alien to Denis Villeneuve's Arrival, none by Steven ...