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

According to popular media, the search for alien life involves advanced technology, space exploration and sometimes even ...

The best way to find alien technosignatures is to look for ones that have long survived their creators, according to a new paper.

Are we alone in the universe? How can we discover if we share the universe with other intelligent beings? These questions have ...

The moment of first contact with extraterrestrials is a staple of science fiction. It usually involves a frantic scientist having a Eureka moment, realising in a single dramatic instant that Earth is ...