Astrobiology

Space New findings complicate the search for life beneath Europa’s ice

Europa’s icy shell may block water rising from its deep ocean, changing how future missions interpret shallow reservoirs.

Space 50 years ago, did NASA’s Viking landers destroy the Martian life they were searching for?Joseph Shavit

Space Could alien minds be conscious? A new paper says yes Joshua Shavit

Space New analysis finds signs of life on Mars actually came from Earth Joseph Shavit

Space Scientists warn we may be missing signs of alien life across the universe Joseph Shavit

Space NASA cleanroom fungus could survive a trip to Mars, raising contamination concerns Joshua Shavit

Space NASA’s Curiosity rover detects never-before-seen organic compounds on Mars Joshua Shavit

Space Researchers propose a broader new way to detect life beyond Earth Joseph Shavit

Space New study challenges where life first began on Earth Joshua Shavit

Space Four-legged robots look to speed up Mars and Moon exploration Joseph Shavit

Space Tardigrades and water reveal potential for food growth on Mars Joseph Shavit

Space Scientists use microbes on ISS to extract valuable metals from meteorites Joseph Shavit