Earth not only does not support diverse ecosystems, but it also has places that serve as analogs for other celestial worlds in our solar system. Astrobiologist Joshua Sebree of the University of ...

Scientists say aliens are not hiding in Area 51. Experts believe life may exist on distant planets with water and the right ...

When cave biologist Hazel Barton ventured into the pitch darkness, the last thing she expected to find were organisms harnessing energy from light. This new understanding of photosynthesis in the dark ...

Student Jacqueline Heggen showing off glowing formations within Wind Cave. (Joshua Sebree via SWNS) By Stephen Beech Fluorescent caves deep below America show how alien life could exist on one of ...

If you’ve ever been on a cave tour where the guide shines a black light, you’ve seen the walls and formations glow. The stunning fluorescence is often the result of impurities trapped in calcite rocks ...

With its long wavelength, near-infrared light is hardy enough to survive the limestone surroundings in the cavern: “The ...