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Thus far, our search for extraterrestrial life points toward Clarke’s former point, suggesting that our little blue dot is ...

Experts stress need for transparency while aiming to prevent premature announcements and protect scientists ...

Somewhere out there, a planet roughly the size of Earth may be orbiting a distant star in conditions that could support life.

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

In the 1982 blockbuster, E.T. the Extra–Terrestrial, E.T. is lured out of hiding using a trail of Reese's Pieces. But what would aliens really eat if they visited our planet? According to Professor ...

When a scientific controversy or breakthrough dominates headlines, press officers and journalists often quote a handful of ...

What if consciousness isn’t limited to brains like ours? Philosophers Eric Schwitzgebel and Jeremy Pober argue that ...

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 ...