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

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

The research team conducted their search using the Five hundred meter Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST) to exploit its unprecedented sensitivity. The observations consisted of five independent ...

The question of whether aliens exist is not a new one. In science fiction films and books, people have wondered if we’re the only life in this universe and what that can imply for universes beyond ...

Humans have always been fascinated with space. We frequently question whether we are alone in the universe. If not, what does intelligent life look like? And how would aliens communicate? How could ...