Astronomers are adopting new strategies in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. A study in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society suggests using Earth’s shadow to detect alien ...

In China’s largest province, Qinghai, there’s something a little out of place. A set of modern-looking, metallic pipes protrudes from a mountainside, accompanied by a monument dedicated to the ...

First contact with alien civilizations won’t be with the beings themselves, but with their technology. By searching for these extraterrestrial artifacts, we embark on a journey through our solar ...

Every few years, a new “mystery metal” surfaces and the internet races to declare it proof that we are not alone. Shiny shards, polished spheres, and desert monoliths are quickly framed as alien ...

A lot of folks, human and otherwise, seem very interested in getting their hands on the newly crash-landed alien specimens. What could go wrong? By Sean T. Collins The “Alien” franchise explores two ...