Water is key to life as we know it. But that doesnt mean its key to life everywhere. Despite the fact that the ability to house liquid water is one of the key characteristics we look for in potentially habitable exoplanets, there is nothing written in stone about the fact that life has to use water as a solvent as opposed to other liquid options. A new paper from researchers at MIT, including those who are developing missions to look for life on Venus, shows there might be an alternative - ionic liquids that can form and stay stable in really harsh conditions.

Researchers Find Another Region Where People Live Unusually Long LivesThere are a few hotspots on Earth that are linked to longer-than-average human lifespans. From the sun-soaked island of Okinawa in Japan to the rugged mountains of Ogliastra in Sardinia and the coastal landscapes of Ikaria in Greece, these regions are famous for nurturing unusually long-lived populations. Thanks to new...

Watch Black Jaguar Get Frisky On Camera In World-First FootageIn world-first footage, researchers have captured a wild black-coated jaguar mating with a spotted jaguar deep in the Brazilian Amazon. The big cats are notoriously elusive, hence this latest breakthrough provides much-needed insight into their courtship and mating interactions, which could inform future conservation strategies.The...

Although many researchers are skeptical that so-called "Blue Zones" even exist.

A black-coated female and a spotted male were filmed getting it on in the Brazilian Amazon.

Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is going on tour, potentially to a city near you As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases and other affiliate schemes. Learn more. Raise your paintbrushes like a baton and waft it to a gentle lilt, because Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is going on tour. No, not like a lads tour to...

Stellar Blade 2 dev sneakily reveals ARPG sequel has entered active development As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases and other affiliate schemes. Learn more. Sci-fi ARPG Stellar Blade was truly one of 2024's surprise hits. Things got even better when it finally came to PC this year, as fan fervor saw...

Path of Exile 2 The Third Edict is a winner, and the first patch notes prove it As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases and other affiliate schemes. Learn more. Now that we're a few days in, I'm happy calling new Path of Exile 2 update The Third Edict a success. It's not perfect, and there are plenty of...

Once you reach Kingsmarch in Act 4 of Path of Exile II, you might feel a little overwhelmed. The map is full of places to explore, and yet very little direction.

Raise your paintbrushes like a baton and waft it to a gentle lilt, because Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is going on tour. No, not like a lads tour to Vegas with gambling and debauchery, a far more civilized affair. Much like the artists who inspired the game's art direction, the j'RPG will more likely be seen at an opera house than a casino. Yes, in honor of the game's spectacular soundtrack, developer Sandfall Interactive has announced that it will be taking it on the road. There's just one problem: the tour is only in France... for now. Continue reading Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is going on tour, potentially to a city near youMORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Clair Obscur Expedition 33 weapons, Best Clair Obscur Expedition 33 builds, Best Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Pictos