Until now, scientists believed that Mars’ skylights – pits in the surface of mars – were formed by volcanic activity. But ...

Earth not only does not support diverse ecosystems, but it also has places that serve as analogs for other celestial worlds in our solar system. Astrobiologist Joshua Sebree of the University of ...

Mars has never looked more like a planet built for hiding secrets. A cluster of eight vast, water-carved caves appears almost engineered to shield fragile chemistry, or even biology, from the brutal ...

Chinese scientists have identified eight potential karst caves on Mars, formed by water, marking a significant breakthrough in astrobiology.

Student Jacqueline Heggen showing off glowing formations within Wind Cave. (Joshua Sebree via SWNS) By Stephen Beech Fluorescent caves deep below America show how alien life could exist on one of ...

So, let’s say the worst happens, and Earth gets invaded by aliens. Not the friendly kind offering galactic peace treaties, but the laser-zapping kind. Surprisingly, survival goes beyond just weapons ...