NASA dashes hopes of life on Proxima b, says habitability is unlikely
At only four light-years away, Proxima b is our closest known extra-solar neighbour.
Aug 01, 2017, 14:29 PM IST
Who or what is sending mysterious radio signals from a star lying 11 light years away?
The signals came from a red dwarf star – Ross 128 (GJ 447) – which is around 2,800 times dimmer than the Sun and is not yet known to have any planets, researchers said.
Jul 17, 2017, 19:17 PM IST
Presence of toxic chemicals on Mars can wipe out living organisms, alien life
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh in the UK investigated the behaviour of chemical compounds, called perchlorates, which are found on the surface of Mars.
Jul 07, 2017, 13:47 PM IST
NASA quashes Anonymous claims, says it hasn't found alien life yet
The latest claims came amid the notorious hacking and activist group Anonymous releasing a video saying that the US space agency is all set to make an Earth-shattering announcement about aliens.
Jun 27, 2017, 09:22 AM IST
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope to search for signs of alien life
The James Webb Space Telescope is designed to complement and extend the scientific capabilities of other NASA missions such as the Hubble Space Telescope
Jun 16, 2017, 16:57 PM IST
Proxima b, Earth-sized exoplanet, could support alien life
The planet was only discovered in August 2016, and is thought to be of similar size to Earth, creating the possibility that it could have an 'Earth-like' atmosphere.
'Alien cylinder' passing ISS captured on NASA's live feed – Another cover up by US space agency?
According to Waring, the UFO spotted in NASA footage was coming closer to the space station before fading away.
Apr 26, 2017, 16:46 PM IST
Alien hunters spot possible tree stump on Mars, say it points towards existence of vegetation on Red Planet!
As per what NASA described, the image was captured by Mastcam onboard NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity on Sol 1647 in March this year.
Apr 23, 2017, 13:27 PM IST
Europa Clipper: NASA's new mission to look for alien life on Jupiter's icy moon
The ultimate aim of Europa Clipper is to determine if Europa is habitable, possessing all three of the ingredients necessary for life: liquid water, chemical ingredients, and energy sources sufficient to enable biology.
Mar 10, 2017, 15:39 PM IST
Ruminations of a world leader: Winston Churchill's 1939 essay on the extraterrestrial unearthed!
The essay was passed in the 1980s to a US museum, where it sat until its rediscovery last year.
Feb 16, 2017, 21:52 PM IST
'Hello' from the other side? Scientists plan to send signals to aliens by 2018!
The organization aims to do this by the year 2018, via radio or laser signals to a rocky planet circling Proxima Centauri and later to more distant destinations, hundreds or thousands of light years away.
Dec 26, 2016, 21:59 PM IST
Greek God Pan and number '2' found on Mars – What does this mean? UFO hunters decipher! (See pic)
The latest findings have stunned Scott himself.
Oct 16, 2016, 23:48 PM IST
Project Blue: Scientists prepare to spy on Alpha Centauri for Earth 2.0 and alien life!
Project Blue aims to launch a small, light-weight telescope into Earth's orbit in 2019.
Oct 13, 2016, 17:01 PM IST
Contacting aliens? Don't even think about it, warns Stephen Hawking!
In the film, Hawking performs a hypothetical flyby of Gliese 832c, a potentially habitable exoplanet located 16 light years away.
Sep 25, 2016, 23:41 PM IST
Space radio signal points to intelligent alien life?
Scientists in Russia have detected a radio signal, possibly transmitted by a star system 94 light-years away, sparking speculation that this may be an attempt by intelligent extraterrestral life to contact our solar system.
Aug 31, 2016, 16:48 PM IST
Alien or rock formation? UFO hunters claim extraterrestrial presence on Mars! - See pic
Slightly more than a decade ago, a bizarre six-inch skeleton was unearthed in Chile’s Atacama Desert, which gave rise to speculations that aliens had crash-landed on Earth.
Jun 26, 2016, 11:22 AM IST
Scientists to explore Saturn's icy moon for alien life
The two possible candidates are: the icy moons of gas giants Jupiter and Saturn which harbour sub-surface oceans perfect for hosting life.
Apr 25, 2016, 14:07 PM IST
Do aliens exist? UK to disclose secret UFO files in March this year
The UK government is all set to release shocking evidence of alien contact, when 18 classified files will be released in March 2016.
Feb 19, 2016, 16:48 PM IST
Why no alien is calling us from space
About four billion years ago the Earth, Venus and Mars may have all been habitable.
Jan 22, 2016, 16:55 PM IST
NASA's 'Chemical Laptop' to search for alien life
NASA engineers are working on a unique “Chemical Laptop” - a portable, miniaturised laboratory that can help astronauts analyse samples for presence of life on the spot as they enter the alien world.
Nov 18, 2015, 18:14 PM IST
