From Viking to Perseverance, scientists have spent decades chasing chemical hints that could point to life beyond Earth.

As the year draws to a close, we take a look at some of the biggest science stories of the year, and why they matter.

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It only took Rhea Seehorn 30 seconds to deliver a performance in the Pluribus finale that had us ready to hand her an Emmy.

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A small icy moon orbiting Saturn is a likely candidate to host outer space life, as a major space organisation is targeting ...

Undefeated Big Ten champion Indiana has embraced the idea that there is an entirely new season about to begin and it has not ...

There's something inherently satisfying about drinking the same cocktail as the character whose world you're sharing.

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