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A system of seven sweltering planets has been revealed by continued study of data from NASA’s retired Kepler space telescope: Each one is bathed in more radiant heat from their host star per area than any planet in our solar system.

Scientists have discovered a simple and reliable test for signs of past or present life on other planets—“the holy grail of astrobiology.”

NASA-supported scientists have shown that the atmosphere of Titan could be an ideal environment in which to make a specific compound relevant to the origins of life on Earth.

Dragonfly team utilizes unique NASA facilities to shape its innovative Titan-bound rotorcraft in the search for life.

With thousands of known exoplanets and tens of thousands likely to be discovered in the coming decades, it could be only a matter of time before we discover a planet with life. 

Data collected by NASA’s Juno mission indicates a briny past may be bubbling to the surface on Jupiter’s largest moon.

NASA-supported scientists have developed a new technique that could help astrobiologists determine whether or not hydrothermal activity is occurring on icy, ocean worlds.

Astrophysicists are scanning the universe for “technosignatures” emanating from distant planets that would provide support for the existence of intelligent, alien life.

NASA-supported researchers have studied the production of organic matter in hypersaline lakes that share some similarities with lakes thought to be present on ancient Mars in the area of Jezero Crater.

The center will bring together students and faculty from across campus and disciplines to unravel the enigma of life's beginnings and our place in the cosmos.