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Scientists claim to have found evidence of alien life. But ‘biosignatures’ might hide more than they reveal
The researchers found strong evidence of a chemical called dimethyl sulfide (DMS) in the planet’s atmosphere. On Earth, DMS ...
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What Is Science Outreach and Why Is It Important?
How are UC Davis scientists educating the public about the important research conducted on their campus? And how can outreach improve science?UC Davis is a premier research institution where ...
Scientists found a potential sign of life on a distant planet—an astronomer explains why many are still skeptical
A team of astronomers announced on April 16, 2025, that in the process of studying a planet around another star, they had ...
Scientists find 'strongest sign to date' of possible life on a distant planet
The Tarantula Nebula star-forming region captured by the James Webb Space Telescope, 6 September, 2022 ...
Scientists Find Promising Indication of Extraterrestrial Life—124 Light-Years Away
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope confirmed that the planet K2-18b has traces of dimethyl sulfide, a potential ...
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iPhones and GPS owe their existence to US government-funded research. What’s at stake with Trump cuts to university funding
Imagine a world without the internet, or GPS, MRNA vaccines or the touchscreen on your iPhone. The science and technology that have become integral to our daily lives ...