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Complex Organic Molecules Discovered in Infant Star System

Complex organic molecules, the building blocks of life, have been discovered in an infant star system for the first time, according to new research.

Glaciers on Mars Boast Enough Water to Flood Entire Planet

For some time now, scientists have been trying to determine whether the Red Planet once held water suitable for life, and now new research adds to the growing evidence, finding that belts of glaciers on Mars boast enough water to flood the entire planet.

'Star Wars'-Like Planets May Exist in the Universe

The image of Luke Skywalker staring at the twin sunsets of his homeplanet Tatooine captured the imagination of millions of movie watchers everywhere. But now astrophysicists are saying that this desert planet may not be just a thing of science fiction, but a reality.

Scientists Discover Signs of Ancient Water Activity on Mars

Scientists have discovered signs of ancient water activity on Mars in a now- dried up lake system, adding to growing evidence that the Red Planet was once habitable for life, according to a new study.

Milky Way Harbors Thousands of Potentially Habitable Planets

Our own Milky Way galaxy harbors thousands of potentially habitable planets, telling scientists that in the search for life not on Earth, they should be looking a little closer to home.

Hydrothermal Activity on Saturn's Moon Enceladus May Mean Life

It is well known that Saturn's moon Enceladus harbors a subsurface ocean, but what scientists have just discovered are signs of current hydrothermal activity that may be warming up its seas enough for life to survive.

'Habitable' Planet Previously Ignored by Scientists

The search for life on planets outside our solar system has been long and arduous, so when recent research revealed that scientists previously ignored one such "habitable" planet, needless to say it was shocking.

New Energy Device Could Power Life on Mars

Scientists have developed a new energy device that harnesses carbon dioxide in such a way that it could power life on Mars, according to a new study.

Peanuts Can Make You Live Longer?

Recent research has just revealed that feeding babies peanuts could halt the development of a food allergy, and now a new study indicates that these same nuts can make you live longer.

First Images of What May Be Smallest Bacteria on Earth

Scientists have captured the first detailed microscopy images of what may be the smallest bacteria on Earth, according to a new study.

New Life Form Discovered on Saturn's Moon Titan?

Well...not exactly, but scientists have concluded that if one does exist, this would be what the new life would look like. Living on Saturn's moon Titan, it would have to metabolize and reproduce akin to life on Earth, strengthening the theory that Titan may be habitable, according to new research.