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Life may have emerged over 4 billion years ago
Sep 28, 2017Scientists have made a discovery that could push back the emergence of life further than ever before.
Has the 'Wow!' signal finally been solved ?
Jun 11, 2017Scientists now believe that the mysterious 1977 space signal had actually come from a passing comet.
Ancient carvings confirm deadly comet strike
Apr 21, 2017Symbols found at Gobekli Tepe seem to confirm that a comet struck the Earth in the year 10,950 B.C.
Stephen Hawking is planning to go in to space
Mar 20, 2017The celebrated physicist has described journeying in to outer space as his 'ultimate ambition'.
Rosetta is destroyed in comet crash-landing
VIDEO Sep 30, 2016ESA's Rosetta spacecraft has gone out in a blaze of glory by deliberately colliding with comet 67P.
Philae probe mystery solved after two years
Sep 6, 2016The Rosetta spacecraft has finally managed to locate its companion probe on the surface of comet 67P.
Philae mission officially comes to a close
Jul 27, 2016After a year without communication, scientists have finally said goodbye to Philae for the last time.
Strange new perfume smells just like a comet
Jun 28, 2016A British company has created a peculiar new perfume which matches the otherworldly aroma of comet 67P.
Building blocks of life found on comet 67P
May 29, 2016ESA's Rosetta spacecraft has made a significant new discovery within the atmosphere of its new home.
Did comets form a haven for life on Mars ?
Apr 6, 2016A comet bombardment that occurred on Mars 3.9 billion years ago may have created habitable conditions.
Could Planet Nine cause mass extinctions ?
Mar 31, 2016A new theory has suggested that the new planet could be responsible for periodic mass extinction events.
Comets can't explain 'alien structure' star
Jan 17, 2016An astronomical anomaly thought by some to be an 'alien megastructure' has continued to defy explanation.
Was 'Wow!' alien signal triggered by comets ?
VIDEO Jan 16, 2016The famous 'Wow!' signal picked up in 1977 could turn out to have a rather mundane explanation.
All attempts to contact Philae have failed
Jan 12, 2016ESA's Philae lander has gone silent and it's unlikely that it will ever be possible to contact it again.
Are comets more dangerous than asteroids ?
Dec 24, 2015Our planet may be at higher risk from a large comet impact than from a conventional rocky asteroid.
Rosetta discovers molecular oxygen on comet
Oct 29, 2015The gas was unexpectedly discovered around comet 67P and has been hailed as a significant find.
Could comets have sparked life on Europa ?
Oct 15, 2015Jupiter's icy moon may have had deliveries of pre-life ingredients thanks to penetrating comet impacts.
Comets could have sparked life on Earth
Aug 19, 2015Scientists have demonstrated that a comet impact can kick-start the formation of complex molecules.
Rosetta records comet fireworks display
Aug 12, 2015The Rosetta spacecraft has captured the moment a dramatic jet of dust and gas erupted from comet 67P.
Philae comet could be home to alien life
Jul 6, 2015Astrobiologists have suggested that comet 67P may be home to live extraterrestrial micro-organisms.
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