Europa has a thick crust of ice over an ocean. Lake Vostok, miles beneath the Antarctic ice, is similar. But lessons from one may not apply to the other. NASA image It was a thrill to learn that on ...

Only Slate Plus members can gift Slate stories. Become a member to share 10 free articles a month. A brief debate broke out over the radio on Jan. 25, 2013. “Anyone in drill camp know who’s in the ...

In a finding of significance in the search for life beyond Earth, scientists have discovered what appears to be a body of liquid water the volume of the North American Great Lakes locked inside the ...

Of all the geological mysteries of the solar system — and they are legion — perhaps none hold as much intrigue as huge piles of jumbled-up icebergs strewn across the cracked and mottled surface of ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Russian scientists in Antarctica have reached a lake that's been buried in ice for more than 14 ...

After much controversy and an array of scientific challenges, researchers are finally ready to confirm that life in Lake Vostok doesn't just exist -- it thrives. Share on Facebook (opens in a new ...

In a significant finding in the search for life beyond Earth, scientists from the University of Texas at Austin and elsewhere have discovered what appears to be a body of liquid water the volume of ...

Irish planetary scientists have christened a spider-like feature on Jupiter's icy moon Europa as "Damhán Alla," which translates to "spider" or "wall demon." Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest ...