An international study lead by Université de Montréal astronomer Björn Benneke has detected water vapour on the planet K2-18b; this represents a major discovery in the search of al... Read more
SCIPP physicist David Williams will help lead effort using four 12-meter telescopes to search for nanosecond flashes of light from extraterrestrial civilizations The Breakthrough L... Read more
An EPFL scientist has developed a novel approach that boosts the chances of finding extraterrestrial intelligence in our galaxy. His method uses probability theory to calculate the... Read more
SF State astronomer Stephen Kane searches for signs of life in one of the extrasolar systems closest to Earth Is there anybody out there? The question of whether Earthlings are alo... Read more
Researchers have invented a range of instruments from giant telescopes to rovers to search for life in outer space, but so far, these efforts have yielded no definitive evidence th... Read more
Scientists have developed a new optical chip for a telescope that enables astronomers to have a clear view of alien planets that may support life. Seeing a planet outside the solar... Read more
A new phase in the search for life elsewhere is about to begin “WE’VE been wondering what planet we’re first going to look for life on. Now we know.” Rory Barnes, of the University... Read more
Two astronomers at Columbia University in New York suggest humanity could use lasers to conceal the Earth from searches by advanced extraterrestrial civilisations. Professor David... Read more
Since the beginning of spaceflight, humans have accomplished wonderful feats of exploration and showcased their drive to understand the universe. Yet, in those 60 years, only one s... Read more
Making our presence known might be dangerous Researchers involved in the search for extra-terrestrial life are considering what the message from Earth should be. The call has been... Read more
A new citizen-science project will improve the chances of finding ET EVER since 1993, when funding from America’s space agency, NASA, was cut, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intel... Read more