space research

Researchers have developed a fully automated microchip electrophoresis analyzer that, when incorporated into a planetary rover, could someday detect organic biosignatures in extraterrestrial soil

 The detection of phosphine molecules, which consist of hydrogen and phosphorus, could point to this extraterrestrial 'aerial' life

Researchers have uncovered a discrepancy between the theoretical models of how dark matter should be distributed in galaxy clusters, and observations of dark matter's grip on clusters

Review highlights that treatments targeting the gut microbiome could protect space travelers against negative health effects of space travel

A view from a potential planet around this system will give the observer a stunning view of a tilted, multiple stellar constellation

Galaxy's appearance at different radio frequencies helps scientists learn more about how active galaxies can change dramatically on decade time scales

Killer cosmic rays from nearby supernovae could be the culprit behind at least one mass extinction event, researchers said

This phenomenon may one day help scientists to better predict the churn of Mars' surprisingly complex atmosphere

Researchers analyze more than 10,000 Martian valleys, using a novel algorithm to infer those valleys' underlying erosion processes

Analyzing the composition of this type of cosmic dust can potentially reveal many secrets about the evolution of our solar system