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

March’s astrology features a powerful Pisces lineup, a New Moon on March 18, and Mercury retrograde ending March 20, encouraging reflection, emotional awareness, and thoughtful decisions in love.

Scientists demonstrated that an Earthly extremophile might withstand being ejected from the Red Planet on debris spewed into ...

Anyone familiar with the search for alien life will have heard of the "Goldilocks Zone" around a star. This is defined as the orbital band where the temperature is just right for liquid water to pool ...

A resurrected ancient enzyme is helping scientists test how reliably Earth’s oldest rocks record signs of life.

Big Stone Lake runs for 26 miles along the Minnesota-South Dakota border, creating a natural boundary between the two states. But what really sets it apart is its origin story. This lake occupies the ...

Scientists tested whether microbes can survive the shock of a planetary impact and found some may endure the violent launch into space.

Scientists tested whether microbes can survive the shock of a planetary impact and found some may endure the violent launch into space.

Scientists are trying to understand how complex life emerged on Earth about 2 billion years ago. Our microbial ancestors could be the key.

Explore top personal finance podcasts like The Dave Ramsey Show and The Clark Howard Podcast to enhance your financial decision-making and money management skills.

From grunge-era roadie to rainbow-painting troubadour, Larry Yes brings his gospel of love and wonder to Tieton on March 20 — and in heavy times, his message to breathe and ...

Life needs nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus. But without the right balance of oxygen, these elements get locked away in planets’ cores.