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

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With the release of Disclosure Day, Steven Spielberg’s new film about aliens, a question as old as science fiction itself ...

You've seen the famous aliens, planets and scientists, but now it's time to venture even farther into the depths of space.

Is the rest of the cosmos a pristine environment awaiting the arrival of humanity’s “post-human” descendants? Or is advanced ...

X-Men fans are on top of the world right now with the looming release of X-Men ‘97 Season 2. Marvel has already confirmed that the show’s sophomore season has been pushed back a few weeks and will now ...

A nutrition scientist applies metabolism, biology and food science to one of science fiction's oldest questions.

New SETI protocols outline how scientists should verify, share, and respond to potential evidence of alien intelligence in ...

The International Academy of Astronautics has just voted to accept a major overhaul of the scientific code of conduct for ...

With 'Disclosure Day,' the director returns to a longtime preoccupation. Two Times staffers explore his ongoing fascination ...

In the world of science fiction cinema, three creatures stand out as the most fearsome hunters: the relentless killing machine from the future, the Terminator; the perfect organism with acid for blood ...