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A new study proposes detecting life in space by spotting patterns across many planets instead of focusing on one at a time.

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From lava tubes on Mars to ice pockets on Europa, subterranean environments may offer the best chance of finding life—and living safely—beyond our planet. “I was like, ‘OK, I'm pretty sure that ...

A rare fossil discovery is shedding light on the “missing years” of early sponge evolution. Scientists found a ...

Airborne genetic material can be used to paint a picture of ecosystem health, watch for invasive species and even identify ...