Extraterrestrial life, or alien life (colloquially aliens), is life that originates from another world rather than on Earth. No extraterrestrial life has yet been scientifically or conclusively detected.

1 day ago · A former policy expert of the Bank of England told The Times of London that politicians and bankers can’t afford to dismiss alien life.

Apr 17, 2025 · Astronomers announced Thursday that they had detected the most promising "hints" of potential life on a planet beyond our Solar System, though other scientists expressed scepticism.

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Aug 27, 2025 · The evidence for extraterrestrial life, while still largely indirect, raises profound questions that extend beyond science. If life exists elsewhere in the universe, what does it mean for humanity’s …

Dec 13, 2025 · The search for extraterrestrial life has accelerated over the past decade as astrobiology turns its focus toward chemical signatures, ocean worlds, and shifting models of planetary habitability.

May 24, 2025 · Discover interesting facts about where alien life forms are likely to exist, and what they look like.

Jan 9, 2026 · extraterrestrial life, life that may exist or may have existed in the universe outside of Earth. The search for extraterrestrial life encompasses many fundamental scientific questions.

Nov 20, 2025 · Extraterrestrial Life coverage from Scientific American, featuring news and articles about advances in the field.

Jan 14, 2025 · So, scientists tend to think that alien life exists, even in more advanced forms. These results are made even more significant by the fact that disagreement for all categories was low.