A new survey of hundreds of astrobiologists reveals that, despite NASA's high-profile declarations about Mars and exoplanet ...

Scientists have discovered an 'alien' material inside a massive crater on Earth, sparking new questions about how life may have first emerged on our planet.

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By studying Earth's toughest microbes and complex animal "speech", scientists are reshaping how we search for – and may someday talk to – alien life.

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The group leading the charge in the search for extraterrestrial life has given the all clear. The SETI Institute said Wednesday that extensive radio scans by its telescope in Northern California ...

The surprising discovery of mysterious blobs inside our cells is revolutionising our understanding of how life works, and how ...

Sci-fi is a genre filled with hidden gems, but a Tim Burton classic that failed upon release is finally getting the attention ...

One of the most fantastical claims SpaceX is making during the countdown to its IPO is that it is helping create one of the most advanced civilizations in the Milky Way.

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TV shows can lose steam mid-run, especially in sci-fi. But some stay strong and keep surprising you until the very end.