No, This Is Not an Alien. Here’s Why
Two “nonhuman beings” were shown off during a bizarre hearing of Mexico’s Congress. The bodies are believed to be a muddle of human and animal bones, held together with glue and fake skin......»»
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede is telling us more about its alien ocean
JUNO has spotted salt deposits that may have percolated up from a sub-surface ocean. Enlarge (credit: USGS) With Europa and Enceladus getting most of the attention for their subsurface oceans and potential to host life,.....»»
"Scavengers Reign" is the best sci-fi show of 2023
With stunning animation, a fascinating alien planet, and a smidge of existential dread, "Scavengers Reign" on Max is a must-watch. Watch of the week review. In a year where buzzy science-fiction franchises like Star Wars and Marvel have deliver.....»»
"Scavengers Reign"s alien ecosystems are things of beauty
'Scavengers Reign' co-creator Joe Bennett discusses Vesta's real-world inspirations and secret alien names. When it comes to science fiction onscreen, there are some worlds you want to get lost in and others that fill you with deep fear. With t.....»»
"Alien" wasps thriving in tropical forests, study finds
Researchers say they have discovered a high diversity of Darwin wasps in a tropical rainforest in Brazil, wasps which were previously thought to thrive more in cooler habitats......»»
TESS discovers Saturn-like planet orbiting an M-dwarf star
Astronomers have discovered a new giant exoplanet orbiting an M-dwarf star using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). The newly detected alien world, designated TOI-5344 b is similar in size and mass to Saturn. The finding is reported.....»»
Carl Sagan detected life on Earth 30 years ago—here"s how his experiment is helping us search for alien species today
It's been 30 years since a group of scientists led by Carl Sagan found evidence for life on Earth using data from instruments on board the Nasa Galileo robotic spacecraft. Yes, you read that correctly. Among his many pearls of wisdom, Sagan was famou.....»»
Two Neptune-sized exoplanets discovered with TESS
An international team of astronomers reports the detection of two new exoplanets orbiting a bright star known as TOI-5126, using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). The newfound alien worlds are similar in size to the solar system's.....»»
Soil carried on sea freight loaded with dangerous pests and diseases: Study
Often introduced unintentionally by human activities, invasive alien species can outcompete and overwhelm native flora and fauna, driving species to the brink of extinction and disrupting the balance of ecosystems. Understanding why exactly they esta.....»»
All the Alien movies, ranked
From Ridley Scott's 1979 classic to the abomination known as Aliens vs. Predator, Digital Trends ranks all the Alien movies from worst to best......»»
Two new Alien Hominid games are coming out next month
Alien Hominid Invasion and Alien Hominid HD are releasing on PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Series X|S on November 1......»»
7 coolest deaths in horror movies, ranked
From Dallas' encounter with the titular Alien to Drew Barrymore's iconic demise at the beginning of Scream, these are the coolest kills in horror movie history......»»
Meet the next alien invaders to threaten nature and economies in Scotland
Raccoons, muntjac deer, plants that cause flooding, and mussels that clog up water pipes are among the new problem species that are likely to arrive in Scotland over the next decade and pose a serious threat to nature or people......»»
Non-native plants migrate north as climate change advances, study finds
As climate change progresses, the chance of southern plant species spreading to northern regions increases. In Europe and America, many of the alien plant species come from their own continent. They usually originate in warmer regions closer to the e.....»»
What Will Plants Be Like on Alien Worlds?
Scientists know enough about exoplanets to speculate about how simple plants might arise on them. But don't count on them being green......»»
7 most gruesome deaths in sci-fi movies
From the legendary chest-bursting scene in Alien to one of RoboCop's brutal kills, these gruesome deaths are a reminder of how horrific sci-fi movies can be......»»
Invasive alien species are a serious threat to the planet: Four key messages for Africa
Climate change has negatively—and irreversibly, in some cases—affected ecosystems around the globe. Sadly, though, it is not the only phenomenon that's altering our natural world......»»
No One Will Save You review: a lean, mean alien invasion thriller
Brian Duffield's No One Will Save You is one of this year's most riveting sci-fi movies. The Kaitlyn Dever-led alien invasion thriller is streaming now on Hulu......»»
First contact could turn out well for humanity
You've heard this story before. An advanced alien race comes to Earth. They offer peace and prosperity, but they hold a dark secret. One that could destroy humanity. That dark secret has varied over the years, from stealing our water, books on culina.....»»
The Dumb Alien Mummy Story Takes an Entirely Predictable Turn
A week ago, two bodies believed to be a muddle of human and animal bones were presented in Mexico’s Congress as proof of alien life. Now the scientific community is fighting back......»»
Signs of life? Why astronomers are excited about CO2 and methane in the atmosphere of an alien world
Are we alone? This question is nearly as old as humanity itself. Today, this question in astronomy focuses on finding life beyond our planet. Are we, as a species, and as a planet, alone? Or is there life somewhere else?.....»»