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I'm an astronomer and I think aliens may be out there — but UFO sightings aren't persuasive
By Chrisy Impey last updated
If intelligent aliens visit the Earth, it would be one of the most profound events in human history.

Why are we still searching for intelligent alien life?
By Paul Sutter last updated
Humans have scanned and searched the heavens for signs of other advanced civilizations in the universe. And we've found nothing. Absolutely nothing. Maybe we shouldn't focus on intelligent life.

What we want to see from the Alien TV show
By Fran Ruiz published
We don’t really know what to expect from the Alien TV show currently in development at Hulu, but we’ve got more than a couple of ideas that we’d like to see.

How would we give aliens directions to Earth?
By Joanna Thompson published
Giving aliens directions to Earth might be tricky, but scientists have some ideas for how to do it.

Alien organisms could hitch a ride on our spacecraft and contaminate Earth, scientists warn
By Patrick Pester published
Scientists warn that increased space exploration raises the risk that alien organisms will invade Earth and that Earth organisms will invade other planets.

Siege of top-secret Area 51 began as a joke. Officials prepared to use deadly force in response.
By Mindy Weisberger published
UFO enthusiasts who rallied in 2019 to invade Area 51 may have been joking about "storming" the base. But law enforcement officials took the idea very, very seriously.

Get hyped for 'Resident Alien' Season 2 with this featurette and first teaser (video)
By Scott Snowden published
The alien with the unpronounceable name will once again take human form for a side-splitting second season.

Hasbro has released an awesome new Nerf M41-A Blaster from the film 'Aliens'
By Alexander Cox published
Hasbro is releasing a new Nerf M41-A blaster from the film 'Aliens' and it measures over two feet long.
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