Chalk up another victory for “Conan the Bacterium”—a rugged germ that fresh research suggests could conquer the solar system.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Jan. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) ...

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Looking for molecular evidence of life on other worlds is tricky, but a test based on the reactivity of carbon compounds ...

Chalk up another victory for “Conan the Bacterium”—a rugged germ that fresh research suggests could conquer the solar system.

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Lee said SETI’s paper could answer the Fermi Paradox, the idea that if the universe is billions of years old, where are all ...

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As "Marathon" finally launches, we grill a trio of Bungie developers about the world, aesthetic, and ambitions of this sci-fi extraction shooter.

Discover Coral Castle in Florida, a mysterious stone monument built by one man that still puzzles visitors with massive blocks, moving gates, and hidden secrets.

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We look at the growing phenomenon of notable designers embracing 3D printing for the creation of innovative new products.