Explore how astronomers aim to identify signs of alien life by analysing the atmospheres of distant exoplanets through ...

Could the first confirmed signal from an extraterrestrial source be less a hello than a goodbye? Astrophysicist David Kipping argues as much, and his “Eschatian Hypothesis” reimagines the way ...

We live in a very exciting time: answers to some of the oldest questions humanity has conceived are within our grasp.

A new study published in the journal Astrophysical has outlined a novel method that could be used to detect advanced alien civilizations remotely. The premise is to look for signs of nuclear fusion on ...

Machine learning is quietly rewriting the rules of the cosmic hunt for company. Instead of waiting to recognize familiar ...

Technosignatures are theoretical signs of technologically advanced alien civilizations, but so far, none of those civilizations have phoned home. Researchers from the Search for ExtraTerrestrial ...

The U.S. military is developing portable UFO detection kits to collect better data on reports of sightings as the Pentagon says there is no evidence of alien technology found in any government ...

Astronomers warn humanity’s first alien detection may shock and surprise. Signals may not be friendly greetings but extreme and unmistakable. New research suggests initial contact could come from ...