Alien first-contact stories are a classic of science fiction, and they’re all the more fascinating because they can feel like ...
The moment of first contact with extraterrestrials is a staple of science fiction. It usually involves a frantic scientist ...
Scientists are listening in on sperm whale conversations and studying Earth's strangest microbes to prepare humanity for first contact with extraterrestrial life.
The question of whether aliens exist is not a new one. In science fiction films and books, people have wondered if we’re the only life in this universe and what that can imply for universes beyond ...
On May 22, 2026, the Pentagon released a second batch of previously classified photos and videos showing what appear to be ...
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The universe is vast and teeming with stars – but if intelligent life exists, it may not be able to visit Earth. By Kai James / The Conversation Published May 27, 2026 8:00 AM EDT This article was ...
A U.K. start-up has shocked the space exploration community after unveiling plans to use a novel nuclear fusion propulsion system to power an orbital fleet of reusable "alien-like" rockets, known as ...
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We talk to astronomer Professor Jon Willis about what form alien life may take based on evidence we find on Earth ...