Russian scientists believe in the near future, a hazardous bacteria could arrive from space either on the likes of a meteorite or on returning equipment. As the bacteria would be completely unknown ...

For more than a century, popular culture has trained us to picture extraterrestrials as bug-eyed, bipedal “little green men” ...

NEW bacteria discovered living in polar ice and snow could offer new opportunities for the discovery of alien life, scientists have revealed. Microbes were observed living in icy conditions at the ...

It could open up new possibilities for those looking of habitable worlds based on what we know about living conditions on Earth – mainly the presence of water and an oxygen rich atmosphere. But ...

Our immune systems — along with those of other mammals — could struggle to fight off 'alien' bacteria and viruses from other planets, scientists have warned. Experts believe that microorganisms could ...

Living organisms have reportedly been found on the hull of the International Space Station (ISS) and they might not have originated from the Earth. Russian cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov said that the ...

Alien species could be harbouring a variety of unknown germs which might have serious consequences for its new environment, scientists have claimed. Invasive species, which are sometimes known as ...

Will you sign up to help Nasa stop the spread of alien goo? NASA is on the hunt for a “planetary protection officer” who can protect humankind from alien bugs hitching a ride to Earth. It’s looking ...

It's one of the biggest unanswered questions in science – is there life beyond Earth?And if so, where is it hiding? Now, scientists from Cornell University believe they have taken a major step forward ...

The Canadarm2 (center) and solar array panel wings on the International Space Station are extended during the mission's first planned session of extravehicular activity while Space Shuttle Endeavour ...

The dumping of goldfish in Rushmere Pond on Wimbledon and Putney Common may have spread a killer bacteria to other fish. The Environment Agency was called in to investigate when park rangers on the ...