The detection of life beyond Earth would be one of the most profound discoveries in the history of science. The Milky Way ...

The researchers found strong evidence of a chemical called dimethyl sulfide (DMS) in the planet's atmosphere. On Earth, DMS ...

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"Either our models are in error, or the DMS/DMDS might not exist," Schwieterman told Space.com. "Finding life outside the ...

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In a potential landmark discovery, scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have obtained what they call the strongest ...

Fifty years ago, scientists recovered samples of potential extraterrestrial life, but may have unintentionally destroyed it during experiments.