The moment of first contact with extraterrestrials is a staple of science fiction. It usually involves a frantic scientist having a Eureka moment, realising in a single dramatic instant that Earth is ...

Scientists have rewritten global 'first contact' protocols for how to confirm and announce the discovery of alien ...

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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial was a global phenomenon that spawned many knockoffs, with films like Purple People Eater, Badi, ...

The American government, according to one whistleblower, already knows that life beyond Earth comes in more than a single variety. The claim was made at the U.S. Capitol recently during a bipartisan ...

Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi blockbuster is a non-stop thrill ride, but did it convince you that we are not alone?

The International Academy of Astronautics has updated its guidelines, requiring verification and UN consultation before announcing or responding to potential alien signals, to prevent misinformation ...

The IAA SETI Committee has updated rules for evaluating and revealing the detection of extraterrestrial intelligence.

Some religious adherents, as well as some nonbelievers, maintain that the existence of life on other planets might undermine many faiths. But others argue the opposite.

Depicting the misadventures of Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin), this holiday classic was #1 at the box office for 12 ...

What happens if scientists find evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence? That question was at the center of a recent SETI Live discussion about newly updated post-detection protocols and how ...

Greetings from Variety Awards Headquarters! Today is June 8, 2026, which means it’s 3 days until nominations-round voting begins on June 11; 14 days until nominations-round voting ends on June 22 at ...