Bacteria that thrive on Earth may not make it in the alien lands of Mars. A potential deterrent is perchlorate, a toxic chlorine-containing chemical discovered in Martian soil during various space ...

Scientists have discovered that perchlorate, a chemical previously thought harmful to Martian life, can actually strengthen bacteria-made "space bricks." Researchers found that under specific ...

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have investigated how bacteria that can mould Martian soil into brick-like structures fare in the presence of perchlorate, a toxic ...

Exploring new worlds comes with a risk no one likes to talk about getting stranded with no quick rescue. On an alien planet every decision matters from finding shelter and water to dealing with an ...

Sputnik skies to analysis of interstellar visitors, scientists are rethinking how and where to look for physical traces of ...

Yvette Parsons, Hannah Lynch and Jonny Brugh appear in Mum, I’m Alien Pregnant by THUNDERLIPS, an official selection of the ...

We recently discussed the different types of worlds that the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO) is expected to find that ...

Scientists may need to broaden their horizons in their search for alien life.

Insects are often seen as invaders due to high-profile species like the yellow-legged (Asian) hornet, the harlequin ladybird and fire ant. but new research reveals insects are also major victims of ...

On Earth, deep-sea vents may have given rise to the planet’s first life. But nothing of the sort seems to be happening at the bottom of Europa's ocean, a study suggests ...

Hernando Garcia-Morales, 40, of Palisades Park, was arrested Jan. 9 and accused of throwing a rock at a school bus, injuring a young student.

Homan said the withdrawal of federal agents "is dependent upon cooperation." ...