The mockumentary is an underrated genre of comedy, but this classic sci-fi one still holds up today through its sharp writing ...

History and mystery animate this season’s genre offerings, from sweeping romantasies to chilling horror tales.

Thus far, our search for extraterrestrial life points toward Clarke’s former point, suggesting that our little blue dot is ...

The “Wow!” signal is one of our best pieces of evidence for aliens, but researchers are building a compelling case for a more ...

This potentially all-female burial site opens up new questions regarding Homo naledi’s culture and social structure. If the ...

A rare visitor from another star system prompted SETI to hunt for alien technology, but the mysterious object appears to be a ...

A fishing trip of the California coast last week produced an extraordinary catch: a type of octopus that constructs its own shell to ride ocean currents.

Could humans ever set foot on Titan, or will AI-powered humanoid robots make the voyage instead?

Analysis of ancient proteins extracted from the fossilized teeth of Homo naledi has revealed a startling new twist in the ongoing mystery of South Africa’s Rising Star cave system. Researchers have ...