Life : Science World Report

Nov 01, 2014 10:33 AM EDT

Lack of Oxygen Delayed Animal Life on Earth During One Billion Years

Scientists may have found out a little more about when animal life first evolved on Earth--and what may have delayed it.

Sep 29, 2014 07:03 AM EDT

New Complex Molecule Discovered in Space Could Explain Life's Origins

Astronomers may have found a molecule in the depths of space that could explain the origins of life.

Sep 15, 2014 10:59 AM EDT

New Evidence for Ancient Life on Mars: Meteorite Holds 'Cell-Like Structure'

There may be evidence for past life on Mars. A Martian meteorite fragment that's about 1.3 billion years old may show that it was once possible that life existed on the Red Planet.

Sep 05, 2014 08:34 AM EDT

Oxygen-Producing Life Forms Evolved 60 Million Years Earlier Than Previously Thought

When did oxygen-producing life forms first appear on our planet? It was a bit earlier than expected. Scientists have discovered that these life forms were actually present about 60 million years earlier than previously thought.

Aug 12, 2014 08:46 AM EDT

Scientists Discover New Method to Hunt for Hidden Exomoons: Radio Waves

Scientists have yet to identify and confirm an exomoon. Now, scientists may have just may have found a way to detect an exomoon with the help of a trail of radio waves.

Aug 08, 2014 07:30 AM EDT

Water 'Microhabitats' in Largest Asphalt Lake May Reveal Possibility for Life on Other Planets

Researchers have discovered extremely small habitats in an asphalt lake that may just increase the potential for life on other worlds while at the same time offering a way to clean up oil spills on our own.

Aug 01, 2014 10:31 AM EDT

Companion Planets May Increase a Planet's Chances of Hosting Alien Life

Scientists have taking another step toward discovering life on other planets; they've found that companion planets may extend the chance for life on Earth-sized planets in the cosmos.

Jul 23, 2014 11:49 AM EDT

New Technique Can Spot Intelligent Alien Polluters On Other Planets

There may be a new method to search for advanced alien life. Scientists have found that they could potentially spot the fingerprints of certain pollutants under ideal conditions on other planets.

Jul 21, 2014 07:51 AM EDT

Oceans May be Vital for Supporting Alien Life on Other Planets

Earth can't be the only planet to host life in our universe. Now, scientists have found that oceans may actually be vital for supporting alien life.

Jun 09, 2014 11:20 AM EDT

Milky Way Galaxy May Have 100 Million Planets that Could Support Life

Could other planets support life? It's likely, and there may be more in our very own galaxy than previously thought. Astronomers have found that there are about 100 million other places in the Milky Way galaxy that could support complex life.

Jun 04, 2014 07:05 AM EDT

Astronomers Discover Two New Planets Orbiting Nearby Star that May Support Life

Astronomers may have found two planets that could support life. They've spotted two new planets orbiting a very old star near to our sun, and one of them orbits just at the right distance to allow liquid water to exist on its surface--a key ingredient to support life.

May 28, 2014 07:04 AM EDT

A Glacial, Habitable Environment Discovered on a Martian Volcano: Life on Mars?

Researchers have found that the Martian volcano Arsia Mons may have been home to one of the most recent habitable environments yet found on the Red Planet.