NASA's plans for Mars sample return are effectively cancelled as part of a bill approved by the U.S. Congress, ending efforts ...

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Humans have been scouring the sky for alien life for centuries, and we’ve had, let’s face it, little success. Proposed ...

On Earth, deep-sea vents may have given rise to the planet’s first life. But nothing of the sort seems to be happening at the ...

MAVEN has remained silent since Dec. 6 despite repeated attempts to contact it, according to NASA. As part of the recovery ...

Astronomers are using China's powerful FAST radio telescope to chase after 100 intriguing signals detected by the SETI@home ...

The SYFY miniseries Childhood's End, based on Arthur C. Clarke's alien invasion novel, has an ending that you won't be able ...

When it comes to science fiction, there are numerous styles and flavors to choose from. That's what makes the genre so fun.

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Men in Black' proved that you could blend different genres like science fiction and comedy to create a standout blockbuster.

For decades, scientists have tried to turn the question of alien life from late-night speculation into something you can ...

The search for extraterrestrial life in this vast universe needs all hands on deck. A crowd-sourced project from UC Berkeley ...