Astrobiology
The Human Brain in Space: Euphoria and the “Overview Effect” Experienced by Astronauts
Could be the best example yet of being "spaced out"? When in space, astronauts have repeatedly reported inexplicable euphoria, a…
Vatican Astronomer Says Its OK to Believe in ET
The director of the Vatican observatory said it's possible that intelligent life exists on other planets. And since aliens would…
Imminent Discovery of Life On Mars?
Do you think there is life on Mars? Do you think Phoenix will find evidence of it? Now there's a…
“Tricorder” Checks for Unwanted ISS Microbes
Astronauts on board the space station now have their very own tricorder. While this 21st century version isn't as versatile…
Water in Interstellar Space
Water: it covers 70% of our own planet, it makes up 65% of our human bodies, and as far as…
The Odds of Intelligent Life in the Universe
When it comes to contemplating the state of our universe, the question likely most prevalent on people's minds is, "Is…
Want to Find Evidence of Life on Another Planet? Look for Cellulose
Until recently, the oldest evidence of biological material on Earth came from fragments of ancient protein found in Tyrannosaurus Rex…
Is Our Universe Ruled by Artificial Intelligence?
Science fiction is filled with unusual alien species. But apart from the occasional robot, biological life is running the show.…
Salt Deposits on Mars Might Be the Right Place to Search for Life
Researchers announced today that they have discovered large salt deposits on the surface of Mars. These deposits point to places…
Making the Best First Impression, with Aliens
Did you know the SETI Institute has a Director of Interstellar Message Composition? I did not know that. I guess…