Scientists may need to broaden their horizons in their search for alien life.

"We used to think that only very simple molecules could be created in these clouds. But we have shown that this is clearly ...

This Research Topic welcomes contributions exploring the innovative applications of synthetic biology in space exploration and astrobiology. Areas of ...

A new study comparing wild and zoo-housed Sumatran orangutans reveals that life in a zoo significantly alters how orangutans interact with their environment. Researchers analyzed over 12,000 instances ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine shall convene an ad hoc committee to review the progress of NASA’s Space Life and Physical Sciences Research and Application program in ...