The Living Worlds Working Group proposes a revolutionary approach to finding life on distant planets. The paper, part of the ...

When Voyager 2 flew by Neptune in 1989, it sent back images that were processed to better reveal features like bands and a dark spot. But a new study says it's actually a greener planet.

Mars has shone red in the night sky for as long as humans have gazed up at the cosmos, fascinating people from the ancient Romans to the present day. "The fundamental question of why Mars is red has ...

The colours of microbes that live in clouds high in the sky have been measured for the first time, giving scientists clues that could help us find life on other planets. A diverse range of ...

detection of exoplanets with masses like Uranus and Neptune. Moreover, in the case of low-mass stars – like Proxima Centauri, cf. ESO PR 05/03 – HARPS will have the unique capability to detect big ...

In 1989, Voyager 2 became the first and only spacecraft to ever fly by Neptune, and images from that mission famously show a planet that's a deep azure color. But in reality, Neptune is far more of a ...