Somewhere out there, a planet roughly the size of Earth may be orbiting a distant star in conditions that could support life.

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A biologist specializing in invasive species has partnered with a former Pentagon strategist in pushing NASA to construct a ...

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From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

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Resident Alien Season 4 is finally streaming on Netflix US, but if you’re holding out hope for a Season 5, we have some bad news. The beloved sci-fi comedy will not be returning for a fifth outing.