A series of studies have cast doubt on the sensational claim that "the strongest evidence yet" was found that life exists anywhere else besides Earth.

Recent analysis of JWST data casts doubt on DMS signals found on exoplanet K2-18b. Scientists urge caution, noting the signals may stem from non-biological sources like ethane.

But new research from the University of Chicago is urging caution. After analyzing data from multiple observations of the ...

Data from the James Webb Space Telescope on exoplanet K2-18b has revealed the "strongest hints yet of biological activity ...

When astronomers last month said they might have discovered the most promising hints of alien life yet on a distant planet, ...

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Scientists are analysing the smells of space – from the aroma onboard space stations to planets hundreds of light years away ...

Even if the planet does have DMS, it is not a guarantee of life — the chemical has been detected on a lifeless asteroid.

Excitement around the potential discovery of alien life on exoplanet K2-18b is fading as new analyses cast doubt on initial ...

In April, the scientific world—and the public—was abuzz with the thrilling news that a distant planet called K2-18b might ...

When astronomers announced last month they might have discovered the most promising hints of alien life yet on a distant ...

Also, Russia and Ukraine began their largest prisoner exchange of the war. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.