A mysterious object named 3I/ATLAS has sparked a heated discussion among scientists. Most experts say it's just a comet. But a famous Harvard scientist, Avi Loeb, thinks it might be something far more interesting. He believes it could be a sign of alien technology. Loeb argues that Earth has been a
In 2023, scientists found that Io, a moon of Jupiter, might have tiny life forms hiding in its underground tunnels. This moon is known for its extreme conditions, with hundreds of active volcanoes and surface temperatures that can melt lead. Despite these harsh conditions, researchers believe that l
Imagine you're on a quest to find aliens. But what exactly are you searching for? And how do you know if you've found them? Scientists use a slightly different approach. They think about it like a test with two results: true or not quite right. They use something called the Bayes factor to compare t
NASA is sending a massive spacecraft called Europa Clipper to Jupiter's icy moon Europa. Why? Because scientists think there could be life in its liquid water ocean hidden beneath a thick ice shell. Europa Clipper will study the moon's surface and atmosphere with nine different instruments. It might
