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The molten planet, with an atmosphere rich in sulfur-bearing gases, is unlike anything astronomers have ever smelled.

Like the lead character of “Project Hail Mary,” some scientists are proposing ways that life might exist beyond a star’s ...

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As an astrophysicist, my world revolves around the wonders of space and the mysteries of the universe. This means I can be a ...

Oxford-led team found a sulfur-rich exoplanet with a vast magma ocean, 35 light-years away, challenging current planet ...

A recent SETI Institute study suggests that space weather could blur and weaken extraterrestrial radio signals long before they reach us.

The spike came after the Trump administration registered the federal domain, Aliens.gov.

Project Hail Mary author Andy Weir is known for his scientific accuracy, so how does the Ryan Gosling-led film version of his book fare in that respect?

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Andy Weir discusses his science-fueled novel “Project Hail Mary,” which has been adapted into a film that opens in theaters ...