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New telescope data reveals possible biosignatures, hinting at life on a distant ocean-covered world in the habitable zone.

NASA scientists found extraterrestrial amino acids in a rare carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, offering new clues about asteroids and the origins of life on Earth.

Leading scientists argue that the search for alien life should be the primary motivation for sending astronauts to the red planet in the coming decades.

This finding shows complex chemical reactions in Saturn's moon's underground ocean, increasing the potential for life and supporting plans for a future space mission.

Researchers find that washing simulated Martian soil reduces harm to microscopic animals, balancing planetary protection with the needs of future space colonies while aiding plant growth for long-term bases.

A new study finds that pure ice shields the building blocks of life from radiation, offering a new target for future missions searching for microbes on Mars.

Researchers find that frozen mouse spermatogonial stem cells stay fertile after six months on the International Space Station, offering hope for reproduction during long space missions.