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The search for life: A space science quiz
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
This quiz dives into the historic and scientific journey behind the search for life in the universe—testing your knowledge of the thinkers, missions, and discoveries that shaped our cosmic curiosity.

Why is humanity obsessed with aliens? Q&A with 'First Contact' author Becky Ferreira
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
The new science book "First Contact" is a vivid, humorous and deeply informed exploration of the many ways humanity has imagined, and actively searched for, life beyond Earth.

Alien: Earth – how realistic are the extraterrestrials? Three experts rank them
By Jen Bright, Chris Duffy, Thomas Haworth published
Like many fans we are simply having fun using science to analyze the creatures.

No near neighbors: Closest technologically advanced aliens may be 33,000 light-years from Earth
By Stefanie Waldek published
A new study suggests that, without plate tectonics and the right balance of carbon dioxide and oxygen, advanced alien civilizations may be exceedingly rare.

'Alien: Earth' has the right approach to canon — pick-and-choose and ignore the bits that don't work
By Richard Edwards published
"Alien: Earth" has adopted a much looser approach to canon than most of its sci-fi counterparts, allowing it to tell good stories without restriction.

UAP witnesses criticize Pentagon UFO office in Congressional hearing for 'using science and coming up with answers'
By Leonard David published
Witnesses and whistleblowers testified that the U.S. government knows more than it is letting on about encounters with UAP during a U.S. congressional hearing on Sept. 9.

That mysterious 'Wow! signal' from space? Scientists may finally know where it came from — and it's probably not aliens
By Leonard David published
Scientists studying the famous 'Wow! signal' think they've finally pinpointed a possible origin for the baffling radio transmission detected in 1977.

Alien movies in order: chronological and release
By Fran Ruiz last updated
Watch all Alien movies in order with our comprehensive list, from the 1979 original to Romulus, and including the Alien vs. Predator crossovers.

'The threat has evolved': Humanity faces the ultimate apex aliens in stunning new 'Invasion' season 3 trailer (video)
By Jeff Spry published
Apple TV+'s absorbing sci-fi series intensifies as our heroes enter the alien mothership starting Aug. 22.

'Predator: Badlands' looks like it's taking inspiration from an unlikely ancestor — a divisive 20-year-old video game
By Fran Ruiz published
A brutal alien planet isn't quite the same as future Earth, but Predator: Concrete Jungle has more than a few things in common with Predator: Badlands.
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