Why are we so fascinated with aliens?
Robert Smith is convinced the aliens have won. "The invasion has happened—it's all over," says the University of Alberta space historian who teaches a course on the history of extraterrestrials......»»
7 upcoming weird and wild video game adaptations that you should watch
With dancing aliens, sassy robots, and killer ice cream trucks, these seven upcoming video game adaptations have the potential to be weird, wild, and memorable......»»
Planting seeds: Researchers dig into how chemical gardens grow
Since the mid-1600s, chemists have been fascinated with brightly colored, coral-like structures that form by mixing metal salts in a small bottle......»»
Exciting insights into the sexual development of an extinct marine reptile
Fossil skeletons have long fascinated researchers as a window to prehistory. But so far, little is known about details of sexual development in extinct creatures. An international team of researchers from China, Germany and Japan, with significant pa.....»»
UFOs Keep Appearing in the News. Here"s Why We Can"t Quit Them
For most of us, aliens are a source of mystery and fun, which keeps them forever in vogue.....»»
Kids who read for pleasure grow into better-adjusted teens: study
Young children may be fascinated by electronic devices, but a new study suggests that old-fashioned reading may help them grow into better adjusted middle schoolers......»»
When a Wildfire Burns a City Built for Extracting Oil
A wildfire rages against the Alberta tar sands, aliens induce existential crises for people (and cats), the hype and potential of MDMA, and more books out now.....»»
Drones take to the waves: Saildrones are getting data where people can’t
They can monitor the Antarctic year round and sail straight into hurricanes. Enlarge / A Voyager-class saildrone. (credit: Saildrone) Science fiction often paints a terrifying picture of the future—think aliens decimat.....»»
Unlocking the secrets to Mars by simulating the planet"s geology and hydrology
Humans have been fascinated by Mars probably since the first of the species turned their gaze to the night sky. Space exploration today attests to that continuing fascination......»»
New nearby supernova could be used by aliens to get our attention
A team of astronomers from the University of Washington, the SETI Institute, Yale University and Smith College is searching the vicinity of a new supernova in the spiral arms of the Pinwheel Galaxy hoping to find a signal from an alien civilization......»»
Snakes as therapy animals: Reptiles help heal in Brazil
A yellow-and-brown boa constrictor wraps itself around David de Oliveira Gomes's neck like a scarf, but the 15-year-old Brazilian with autism is fascinated, not afraid......»»
Study describes the melting of gold nanoparticles in gold-bearing fluids in the Earth"s crust
Gold is a precious metal that has always fascinated humans. From Priam's Treasure to the legend of El Dorado, gold—regarded as the noblest of metals—has been a symbol of splendor and wealth in many civilizations. Historically, gold deposits were.....»»
Bad Data, Not Aliens, May Be behind UFO Surge, NASA Team Says
More and better data are required to solve the mystery of strange apparitions in the air, the sea and space, according to NASA’s Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Independent Study team.....»»
The Race Is On to Crack an Artist’s ‘Test’ Signal From Aliens
A Sign in Space encourages the public to imagine what a real message from extraterrestrials might be like—and figure out how to interpret it......»»
Beetles in a bottle: A message from aliens to schools
While invasive alien species (IAS) represent a growing threat to global biodiversity and ecosystems, public awareness of them hasn't seen a significant increase. Many researchers believe informing people about IAS is an essential long-term investment.....»»
Is E.T. Eavesdropping on Our Phone Calls?
Cell phone towers leak radio waves into space, but they’ll be tough for aliens to detect.....»»
New Secret Invasion trailer makes Nick Fury a wanted man in the MCU
Because of to the shape-shifting aliens the Skrulls, Nick Fury is the most wanted man in the MCU in the latest trailer for Marvel Studios' Secret Invasion series......»»
Timing is everything: New insights into floral development unveil nature"s perfect clock
The intricate process of flower development has long fascinated scientists seeking to unravel the mysteries behind nature's precision timing. In a study published in the journal The Plant Cell, a research team led by Nara Institute of Science and Tec.....»»
The Most Played Android Games in 2023 So Far
Are you fascinated by how Android gaming has been evolving over the years? If you’ve found yourself wondering which games are ruling the charts at the moment, then look no further! In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the top.....»»
The ultra-fast space winds that shape the evolution of galaxies
They are called UFOs, but aliens have nothing to do with them. They are the ultra-fast outflows: space winds that emerge from the surroundings of supermassive black holes and blow at speeds close to that of light. An international research team has e.....»»
Fascinated by Amazon Freevee’s Jury Duty? Here are 8 interesting facts about the show
Fascinated by Amazon Freevee's hit series Jury Duty? Then read these facts about the show everyone is talking about......»»