How stars can limit life in the universe For the past few decades, scientists have been looking at planets outside of our solar system to see if they could host life. Now, scientists have discovered another factor for habitability: radiation from the planet’s central star.

October 1, 2020 by Paulina Umansky Read More

If there was oxygen on a far away planet, how would we know? Scientists use computer models to simulate what oxygen would look like on far away planets and found a chemical signature that helps us tell the difference between oxygen from life and oxygen from other sources.

September 15, 2020 by Caitlin MacArthur Read More

How biology writes its signature Scientists search for extraterrestrial life by looking for tell-tale signs of biologic activity including plant pigments and changes in atmosphere composition over time.

August 26, 2020 by Garrett Campion Read More