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Jan 06, 2016 02:29 PM EST

Alien, Space-Faring Civilizations May be Hiding Within Globular Clusters

Globular star clusters can hold a million stars in a ball that's only about 100 light-years across on average. Now, though, scientists have found that these clusters may be good places to look for space-faring civilizations.

Jan 04, 2016 09:48 AM EST

New Technique to Measure Stars' Gravity May Help Us Discover Alien, Habitable Worlds

Scientists may have found a new way to measure the pull of gravity at the surface of a star, which could help them find new, distant worlds.

Nov 11, 2015 09:36 AM EST

Mercury is Bombarded by Ancient Comet Dust that Impacts Its Atmosphere

Mercury is being pelted regularly by bits of dust from an ancient comet. Scientists have taken a closer look at the planet and have found that this bombardment has a discernible effect in its tenuous atmosphere.

Oct 20, 2015 11:45 AM EDT

In the Hunt for Alien Life, Most Earth-like, Habitable Planets Have Yet to be Born

As the hunt for alien life continues, researchers have come to a somewhat interesting revelation. It turns out that many Earth-like planets have yet to be born.

Sep 15, 2015 10:12 AM EDT

Rocky Exoplanet's Winds May Allow Worlds to Host Alien Life

When it comes to finding habitable planets, it may depend on a rocky planet's "air conditioning system." Scientists have found that some exoplanets that permanently face their sun with the same side could, potentially, be habitable.

Aug 28, 2015 07:02 AM EDT

Alien Life Could Have 'Seeded' Earth and Other Planets

Could aliens have started life on Earth? That's a good question and now, researchers are saying it's possible.

Sep 19, 2013 06:51 AM EDT

Earth Will Be Habitable For At Least Another 1.75 Billion Years, Study Finds

Researchers of a new study found evidence which suggests the Earth will host habitable conditions for at least another 1.75 billion years before it falls into the Sun's "hot zone."