From Viking to Perseverance, scientists have spent decades chasing chemical hints that could point to life beyond Earth.

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There could be a ninth planet in our solar system that's lying in wait to be discovered - and no, it's not Pluto. Our solar ...

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Scientists using the James Webb telescope observed a distant exoplanet with an atmosphere of soot and diamonds, challenging ...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The moon and sun share top billing in 2026. Kicking off the year’s cosmic wonders is the moon, drawing ...

The Artemis II mission, which could launch as early as February, is expected to send four astronauts on a trip to the moon, ...