"We had previously seen that AI has a big Achilles heel when it is trying to classify things that are unlike the things in ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Even at this early stage in our space faring age, humanity has already begun sending probes that will eventually reach other solar systems, even if that was not their original intention. Five robotic ...

Even at this early stage in our spacefaring age, humanity has already begun sending probes that will eventually reach other solar systems, even if that was not their original intention. Five robotic ...

Left to Right: Steven Yeun in "Nope," the alien in Steven Spielberg's "E.T." and Scarlett Johansson in "Under the Skin" (Universal Pictures / A24) It didn’t take long for stories about ...

The International Academy of Astronautics has updated its protocols for confirming and announcing the discovery of alien life. New guidelines address the modern challenges of social media, ...

In July 2025, astronomers detected a mysterious object entering the solar system from interstellar space. Since then, the discovery has sparked widespread interest, fueling debate over its origins and ...

If and when SETI discovers alien life, then a revised Declaration of Principles guarantees that once the discovery has been verified, its disclosure will come soon thereafter. When you purchase ...

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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 ...