It was released in 1979 and is still considered one of the best horror and sci-fi movies ever made, now available on Disney ...

In September, NASA announced the discovery of a possible sign of life, known as a potential biosignature, on Mars. The Perseverance rover, which has been exploring a dried-up lakebed for years, found ...

For centuries, humans have gazed at the stars and wondered whether we are alone in the universe. The question of ...

In July, researchers using the NASA-funded Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System survey telescope in Chile made an exceedingly rare discovery: a mysterious object passing through the solar ...

Explore Vatican's preparations for potential alien encounter in a revealing documentary by Mark Christopher Lee. Why Elon Musk says saving for retirement will be 'irrelevant' in the next 20 years US ...

For a long time now, the search for alien civilisations has been one of humanity’s most exciting scientific endeavours. While science-fiction films usually portray highly advanced and aggressive ...

Could these be signs of artificial 3I-ntelligence? With 3I/ATLAS streaking away from our planet, speculation remains as to whether the interstellar comet is alien or not. NASA has staunchly maintained ...

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Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London.View full profile Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum ...