Although it’s long been suggested that hydrothermal vents could’ve played a starring role in the formation of life on Earth ...

Alien life might look unlike anything we've ever seen on Earth. Trying to find evidence of these unknown organisms will ...

In October 2024, a diverse group of scientists gathered to think outside the box on evolution. They wanted to step back and ...

We have only one example of biology forming in the universe—life on Earth. But what if life can form in other ways? How do ...

A mineral grain from a meteorite preserved evidence that water was present on Mars 4.45 billion years ago, and it may have ...

Extraterrestrial life may look nothing like life on Earth. So, astrobiologists need to study how complex systems evolve.

A collaborative research team has made significant progress in studying the abiotic synthesis and stability of biomolecules ...

Researchers at the University of Cambridge are close to recreating the movements of the world’s first land animals.

A study suggests ancient hot springs, like Yellowstone's, may have supported reactions crucial for the birth of life on our planet.

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Researchers have taken a significant step in uncovering how life began on Earth, introducing a fresh perspective on the ...