Astronomers identified chemical signatures of dimethyl sulfide (DMS) and possibly dimethyl disulfide (DMDS) in the atmosphere of the planet K2-18b. DMS and DMDS are produced by life on Earth.

Astronomers announced on Thursday that they had detected the most promising "hints" of potential life on a planet beyond our solar system, though other scientists expressed scepticism.There has been ...

The image was published as part of the 35th anniversary celebrations of the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, which was ...

Researchers at Cambridge University's Institute of Astronomy have found evidence that could support proof of life on K2-18b, ...

Hubble’s 35‑year celebration brings a vibrant reimagining of the Sombrero Galaxy, revealing hidden dust lanes and far‑flung stars. This iconic “Mexican hat” quietly forms almost no new stars while ...

In a potential landmark discovery, scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have obtained what they call the strongest ...