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While the universe is full of mysterious possibilities, astrobiologists suggest that if we find life on an Earth-like planet, ...

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Over 60 years ago, Portsmouth residents Betty and Barney Hill claimed they were abducted by aliens while visiting the White Mountains. The Hills are the focus of a new exhibition at the Portsmouth ...

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A new study suggests alien life may be easier to detect through clusters of similar planets rather than single biosignatures.

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