When ET phones, don’t pick up. Scientists have outlined a set of protocols for responding to extraterrestrial contact, ...

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

Why now?: Tyson’s call comes after the U.S. released more than 160 UFO-related files, sparking renewed public interest in extraterrestrial life. Preparedness as exercise: He frames alien readiness as ...

Is intelligent alien life really out there? With powerful telescopes identifying more potentially habitable planets each year, the possibility continues to grow. But what would happen if we actually ...

A former senior analyst for The Bank of England warned the bank to prepare for alien contact, citing the United States’ process for disclosing new information. Former Bank of England analyst warns of ...

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he was directing agencies to release files pertaining to “alien and extraterrestrial life.” Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ...

Scientists are listening in on sperm whale conversations and studying Earth's strangest microbes to prepare humanity for first contact with extraterrestrial life. Tardigrades—a type of invertebrate ...