Gliese 581 System Reveals No Signs of Life

A team of astronomers has been able to demonstrate that no clear radio signals are emanating from the Gliese 581 planetary system. The red dwarf is estimated to have at least six exoplanets in orbit, one of which was heralded as being potentially habitable. Radio analysis revealed no signs of... [ read more >> ]

Artist's rendition of the Gliese 581 planetary system, in the constellation Libra

Image comment: Artist's rendition of the Gliese 581 planetary system, in the constellation Libra
Image credits: NASA / JPL-Caltech

Artist's rendition of the Gliese 581 planetary system, in the constellation Libra