Astronomy Now | May 2026
Are we alone in the Universe? It is one of the oldest and most profound questions in science, and in this issue we take a comprehensive look at how astronomers are trying to answer it. From the origins of life on Earth to the search for habitable worlds beyond the Solar System, our special report explores where to look, how to look, and when we might finally find evidence that we are not alone. Only in the May issue of Astronomy Now.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Astronomy Now May 2026.