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Planets June 17, 2020

6 billion 'Earth-like' planets in the Milky Way galaxy, study suggests

There could be as many as 6 billion "Earth-like" planets in the Milky Way galaxy, according to a new study.

Aliens June 15, 2020

There could be more than 30 alien civilizations in the Milky Way, shocking study says

A new study from researchers at the U.K.'s University of Nottingham suggests there are 36 planets in the Milky Way galaxy, a calculation the experts have dubbed "the Astrobiological Copernican Limit." 

Astronomy June 12, 2020

The ingredients for life appear well before stars are born, researchers say

A newly published study says that the building blocks for life appear in stellar nurseries -- areas in deep space where new stars are formed -- well before the stars actually form.

Planets June 10, 2020

Planets that have 'significant airborne dust' could be home to alien life, study says

Though humanity has yet to discover the presence of extraterrestrial life, that has not stopped astronomers from suggesting the universe is teeming with life. A new study suggests that planets with "significant airborne dust" could be the places to look.

Saturn June 9, 2020

Saturn's moon, Titan, which could support life, moving away from ringed planet faster than previously believed

Researchers have discovered that Saturn's moon, Titan, which could support extraterrestrial life, is moving away from the ringed planet 100 times faster than previously believed.

Planets June 8, 2020

Finding 'young Earths' in deep space might be easier than initially believed, study says

More than 4,000 exoplanets have been identified, but a new study suggests that the probability of finding "young Earth-like planets" is higher than previously believed.

Planets May 29, 2020

Presence of 'one of the most interesting planets' Proxima b confirmed

Scientists have confirmed the existence of the exoplanet Proxima b, a planet just 4.2 light-years from Earth. Given how close it is to its star, Proxima Centauri, it could have liquid water, and "therefore, harbor life."

Planets May 19, 2020

Astronomer puts odds on extraterrestrial life existing: 'Universe teeming with life ... the favored bet'

Despite no clear-cut evidence, mankind has wondered for eons whether we're alone in the universe. One astronomer, however, is almost sure that extraterrestrial life exists.

Planets May 13, 2020

'One in a million' Super-Earth discovered in deep space

Researchers have found a Super-Earth exoplanet they describe as "one in a million" in deep space.

Planets May 8, 2020

'Weird' exoplanet 800 light-years from Earth has yellow skies and iron rain

Researchers have found the weird exoplanet WASP-79b, nearly 800 light-years from Earth, does not have a blue sky as our planet does. Instead, its skies are yellow.

Planets May 8, 2020

Mysterious Planet 9 could be found using futuristic spacecraft, theoretical physicist suggests

The hypothetical Planet 9 has been bandied about for several years, first mentioned in 2014, but researchers have yet to find it. Now, a well-known theoretical physicist believes we could find the mysterious object using "laser-launched spacecraft."