Exoplanets like Earth have been discovered but not all Earth-like planets are equal when it comes to alien life.

The X-Men are coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and to keep things different from Fox, here are the best villains to lead them into the future.

Joshua grew up in poverty, deep in the Middle of Nowhere, Alabama. Gaming was a rarely afforded escape from reality that persisted throughout his life, something that saw him through good times and ...

Scientists have gotten an unprecedented look at how the human embryo implants in a uterus. They did this by creating very primitive, womb-like environments in the lab. "This is really important work ...

When ET phones home, it could be his last call. Contrary to sci-fi movie depictions, our first contact might not be with a super advanced alien civilization at the height of power. Rather, Ivy League ...

The first alien signal humanity detects might not come from a thriving civilization, but rather from one in decline, possibly sending a cry for help. That’s the central idea behind a new paper by ...

From slimy monsters and body horror to claustrophobic tension and helpless dread, Stranger Things has always worn its sci-fi influences loudly. Among them, few loom larger than the Alien franchise.

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