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

Between government document dumps and a Spielberg movie about extraterrestrial life, it’s a good week to believe in aliens.

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

Steven Spielberg's claims that aliens have already visited Earth have drawn a mixed but pointed scientists' reaction this ...

Scientists have rewritten global 'first contact' protocols for how to confirm and announce the discovery of alien ...

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 ...

Aliens did not visit Earth in the distant past. They didn't build the pyramids or rule ancient Greece from Mount Olympus or teach Mesoamericans how to plant corn. How do I know? Because they didn't do ...

Though the series’ protagonist is an alien, the show’s science fiction elements were relatively subtle in the early seasons. Harry spends as much time investigating the murder of the town’s last ...

Just imagine it, the news stories are all over your phone when you wake! The day will surely come that we will discover that we are not alone in the universe! What happens the day after though? A new ...

On May 22, 2026, the Pentagon released a second batch of previously classified photos and videos showing what appear to be unexplained flying objects. These file dumps were the culmination of a ...