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

The vast, mysterious depths of our oceans have long captivated human imagination, housing creatures so bizarre and otherworldly that they seem to belong in science fiction rather than reality. It’s no ...

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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.

Akshay Kumar stars in 'Samuk,' a Hindi sci-fi alien horror thriller. International stunt coordinator Luke Tumber joins the project. Oscar-nominee Alec Gillis designs the alien creature effects. Akshay ...

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

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

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