For generations, the search for life beyond Earth has focused on avoiding one of science’s biggest mistakes: claiming a ...

The moment of first contact with extraterrestrials is a staple of science fiction. It usually involves a frantic scientist ...

Alien first-contact stories are a classic of science fiction, and they’re all the more fascinating because they can feel like ...

Scientists are listening in on sperm whale conversations and studying Earth's strangest microbes to prepare humanity for first contact with extraterrestrial life.

On May 22, 2026, the Pentagon released a second batch of previously classified photos and videos showing what appear to be ...

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 ...

Early cinema depicted aliens as human-like for familiarity and practical reasons, but modern science fiction explores ...

Science fiction stories about “alien” invaders are often political allegories for anxieties around immigration. Now, a ...