Cosmic rays could be a vital source of energy for life on icy moons, on Mars, or even on rogue planets that wander alone between stars; it's possible, scientists say, that the phenomenon could create ...

It's nothing like plate tectonics on Earth, but it could fuel the development of life, according to a new analysis. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new window) Share ...

So far, scientists have one place to study the life forms in the universe: Earth. However, across our planet, life is anything but homogenous. From the watery, dark depths of the ocean to frigid ...

Through a vast ocean, Jupiter's moon Europa is an exciting target for research in the search for life. Two space probes are ...

How deep will future landers to Jupiter’s moon, Europa, and Saturn’s moon, Enceladus have to dig to find organic molecules aka the building blocks of life? This is what a recent study published in ...

A massive NASA mission to explore if one of Jupiter’s moons could support life launched Monday morning from Florida. The Europa Clipper spacecraft lifted off aboard SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket bound ...

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy will launch the NASA Europa Clipper mission in a few days. It was going to be October 10, 2024 but that has been delayed due to the risk of a hurricane. The Europa Clipper ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A NASA spacecraft is ready to set sail for Jupiter and its moon Europa, one of the best bets for finding life beyond Earth. Europa Clipper will peer beneath the moon’s icy ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A NASA spacecraft rocketed away Monday on a quest to explore Jupiter’s tantalizing moon Europa and reveal whether its vast hidden ocean might hold the keys to life. It will ...

Image: Life below the ice at New Harbor in Antarctica, about 130 feet deep. Sponges, crinoids, scallops, snails, fish and many microorganisms thrive in this freezing environment. (Jere Lipps/UC ...

NASA's Europa Clipper mission passed a key milestone review with flying colors and is now approved to proceed toward launch on schedule in a few weeks following a technical scare, officials told ...

Thw cracks in Europa’s icy crust are where life is most likely to be found on the Jovian moon, the conference heard last week. This means it might be possible to find life without having to drill down ...