Exomoons are extrasolar satellites, meaning they are orbiting other planets found far outside of our solar system. And these exomoons could offer an important clue about where alien life might be ...

A RECENT study has revealed a new method scientists can use to try and spot alien life. Experts should keep an eye out for city lights on exoplanets when searching for extraterrestrial technology, ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

We should go and look for alien life on Uranus and Enceladus, scientists have urged. Nasa should prioritise missions to the distant planet and moon of Saturn, say researchers in a new planetary ...

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) contains the genetic instructions for all known living things. And scientists at US space agency NASA have created an “alien” form of DNA. This DNA could lead breakthroughs ...