What’s the recipe for a habitable exoplanet?
We often hear the term “habitable” next to the word exoplanets. Which exoplanets are habitable; that is, which are capable of supporting life? But how …
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Plate tectonics not necessary for alien life?
Plate tectonics have long been thought to have been necessary for the development of life on Earth, in part due to making it easier for …
Scientists identify best exoplanets for Earth-like life
Thousands of exoplanets are now being discovered – there are 3,815 confirmed as of August 1, 2018 – but how many of them have the …
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The case for a habitable moon
Could there have been life on the Moon in the distant past? Our airless, mostly dry moon certainly isn’t the first place that comes to …
Innovative new instrument to seek habitable worlds
As more and more exoplanets are discovered, the technology used to help find them keeps advancing as well. This is especially true when it comes …