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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 Guardian has published an article about the first case of alien bacteria dying from bird flu being recorded on Mars. Our verdict This is not a real article, and the Guardian confirmed it had never ...
Mysterious organisms are living on the inside – and outside – of the ISS (Picture: Getty) The International Space Station has been colonised by mysterious strains of bacteria – including some bugs ...
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