Are We Alone?

Bring Your Science to Life

Are We Alone? translates authentic astrobiology science and discovery into engaging story-driven experiences that advance public understanding of the search for life beyond Earth.

A Framework for Exploration

Created by scientists, educators, and technologists, Are We Alone? is a web-based framework of experiences for anyone interested in learning more about the scientific search for life. Are We Alone? blends virtual exploration of Mars, Europa, and beyond with adaptive, personalized learning experiences that engage learners in the process of discovery.


It's more than a single experience. Are We Alone? is a framework that expands with new discoveries, driven by a growing network of scientists and educators.

Earth Analogs: Lessons From Our Own World

picture of stromatolites from Shark Bay, Australia

Explore microbial mats, stromatolites, and other biosignatures preserved in Earth’s environments to understand how life leaves its mark, and how we detect it elsewhere.

Jezero Crater: Traces of an Ancient Lake

picture of Mars from orbit

Explore Jezero Crater using imagery from the Perseverance rover. Examine sedimentary structures and evaluate what they reveal about water, environment, and the potential for past life on Mars.

Europa: Oceans Beneath the Ice

picture of Europa orbiting Jupiter

Explore the questions driving NASA’s Europa Clipper mission and examine the surface features that hint at a dynamic world with a potentially life-sustaining ocean beneath.

Enceladus: Plumes from an Ocean World

picture of Enceladus, one of Saturn's moon

Investigate the icy crust and geyser-like plumes of Enceladus to uncover what they reveal about its hidden ocean and its potential to support life.

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