For scientists and conservationists, knowing how species survive planetary crises can lead to more effective protection of vulnerable species.

"We conclude that Titan's uniquely rich organic inventory may not in fact be available to play the role in the moon's ...

With its red, tentacle-like arms and foul stench of rotting flesh, the Devil’s Fingers fungus looks like something from another world. In this episode, we explore the bizarre biology of Clathrus ...

A study has looked into whether or not it would be possible for life on Titan to exist and what it would look like if so.

Titan may seem like a prime candidate for alien life with its organic-rich surface and deep subsurface ocean, but new ...

Researchers from chemistry, biology, and medicine are increasingly turning to AI models to develop new hypotheses. However, it is often unclear on which basis the algorithms come to their conclusions ...

Fifty years ago, scientists recovered samples of potential extraterrestrial life, but may have unintentionally destroyed it ...

Because here’s the kicker: humans don’t always talk to tell the truth either. Sometimes we talk to lie. Or stall. Or flirt.

Studying how extraterrestrials might communicate could help prepare for first contact and also hint at the point of language ...

Barton Swaim misses the mark by giving short shrift to necessary due-process requirements in “Trump, the Public and the Alien Enemies Act” (op-ed, March 24). The issue isn’t whether the ...