exoplanets

European deep-space probe will seek out strange new worlds, alien life

Jun 21, 2017

Since Kepler launched in 2009, 21 planets less than twice the size of Earth have been discovered in the habitable zones of their stars. The light and dark green shaded regions indicate the conservative and optimistic habitable zone.

Confirmed: More planets are capable of hosting life than have ever been previously substantiated

May 19, 2016

An artist's rendering of a habitable moon orbiting a gas giant planet.

Life beyond Earth? The best bet may be on moons, not planets

Mar 6, 2015