life

Bacteria from Earth can easily colonize Mars

Posted in Science on 5th May, 2014
by Alex Muller

Bacteria from Earth could quickly colonize the surface of Mars, according to new research conducted aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

How a Single Act of Evolution Nearly Wiped Out All Life on Earth

Posted in Science on 5th Apr, 2014
by Alex Muller

The transfer of two genes from one type of bacteria to one type of archaea, nearly wiped out all life on this planet.

SETI scientist says we'll find alien life within the century

Posted in Science on 23rd Mar, 2014
by Alex Muller

Like many others in the scientific community, for Dr. Shostak the question is not if we will discover alien life, but when.

New Tool Could Help Spot Alien Life

Posted in Science on 11th Mar, 2014
by Alex Muller

Earths atmosphere is heavy and keeps water from flying off into space. So astronomers looking for alien worlds that can harbor life have also been looking for heavy atmospheres.

NASA Scientists Find Evidence of Water in Meteorite, Reviving Debate Over Life on Mars

Posted in Science on 2nd Mar, 2014
by Alex Muller

Evidence of past water movement throughout a Martian meteorite is reviving debate in the scientific community over life on Mars.