Comet G3 is on its first voyage into the inner solar system, meaning it’s packed with volatile materials that have never been ...

Mars has captivated scientists and the public alike for centuries. One of the biggest reasons is the planet’s reddish hue, ...

The Unistellar citizen science program, a collaboration between the SETI Institute and Unistellar, had an impressive 2024 ...

When the Chinese developer of DeepSeek released its model R1, a rift opened up in Silicon Valley. The company, a relatively unknown player, appeared to have created a better and cheaper model than its ...

Thirty-three years ago, we didn’t know if planets beyond our solar system existed. Today, we’ve confirmed nearly 6,000—and we’re only beginning to explore the vastness of the cosmos. At the SETI ...

Dr. Jane Huang's research on planet formation in harsh environments, particularly within the Sigma Orionis cluster, offers ...

The Explorers Club recognizes SETI Institute Senior Research Scientist Dr. Dale Andersen with its Finn Ronne Memorial Award. Andersen has spent nearly five decades exploring Earth's most extreme ...

As we move into 2025, the field of space exploration is buzzing with exciting missions, new technologies, and a renewed focus on understanding our universe and our place within it. This year promises ...

February 11, 2025, Mountain View, CA – The SETI Institute awarded the first Frank Drake Postdoctoral Fellowship to Dr. Anastasia Yanchilina. Yanchilina will focus on distinguishing biosignatures from ...