The Cosmic CompanionDo Exoplanets with Oxygen Mean Alien Life? Not so Fast.Exoplanets with oxygen might be a sign of life — or not. Here’s a look at how worlds can build oxygen-rich atmospheres without life.Apr 14, 2021Apr 14, 2021
The Cosmic CompanionSend in the Clones — Planets of the TRAPPIST-1 System Look a LOT AlikeThe TRAPPIST-1 system contains a family of planets with a strong family resemblance.Jan 27, 20211Jan 27, 20211
The Cosmic CompanionWhat is BLC-1 — That Weird Signal from Proxima Centauri?A strange signal from Proxima Centauri called BLC-1 shows signs it may come from an intelligent species — but is it aliens?Jan 6, 202116Jan 6, 202116
The Cosmic CompanionHow Superflares Affect Alien LifeHow can superflares affect alien life on planets orbiting alien suns.Oct 8, 20201Oct 8, 20201
The Cosmic CompanionSearching for Aliens Who may be Looking for UsA new search for extraterrestrial civilizations sets its sights on worlds that may have already found us.Feb 17, 20206Feb 17, 20206
The Cosmic CompanionSigns of Alien Life may be in the AirThe atmospheres of exoplanets may reveal secrets of alien life — so a student developed a travel guide to finding life around other stars.Dec 6, 2019Dec 6, 2019
The Cosmic CompanionAlien Life Might Need a Stable HomeLooking at how the axis of planets affect their climate could help us better understand which exoplanets may be inhabited by alien life.Nov 20, 20191Nov 20, 20191
The Cosmic CompanionTESS Finds First Nearby Super-Earth (and it may be Habitable)Three new worlds have been found near us, and one may be habitable!Jul 31, 20192Jul 31, 20192
The Cosmic CompanionThe Interior of Exoplanets Could Point the Way to Finding LifeCould the interiors of exoplanets help us find life on other worlds?May 2, 20191May 2, 20191
The Cosmic CompanionBinary Stars May be Likely to Harbor Life, After AllThe secret to life forming in binary star systems may just be simple — add another passing star. Exclusive interview with researchers!Mar 7, 2019Mar 7, 2019