Aliens, or extraterrestrial life, has been the fascination of humanity for decades. The existence of life, especially intelligent life, outside of Earth, would have significant ramifications philosophically and geo-politically.
Several endeavors exist for searching living beings in outer space. These include searches through analysis of radio waves, as well as missions to Mars.
Some assert that Earth has already been visited by extraterrestrials. There have been sightings of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs), also called Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs), around the world for decades. There has been a push by activists to get governments to release their documentation of UFOs.
Aliens feature heavily in popular culture. They have been depicted as non-sentient monsters, intelligent world conquerors, and superheroes. The world’s most recognizable superhero, Superman, is an alien. This has created both fear and fascination with the idea that humanity may not be alone in the universe.
"AARO found no empirical evidence for claims that the USG and private companies have been reverse-engineering extraterrestrial technology," the report said.
Researchers in Switzerland used NASA to study Earth as if they were 30 light years away as a test for the LIFE mission to study exoplanets.
Astronomers speculate that beneath the scorching surface of Mercury, the closest dwarf planet to the sun, there could be signs of life. Recent discoveries have led to this intriguing possibility.
Israeli psychic and mystifier Uri Geller shared a photo of a UFO in Israel he says was sent to him by a senior IDF officer, but social media users dubbed it a streetlight.
Elon Musk's recent tweet about the pyramids in Egypt has reignited speculation about the theory that aliens built these ancient structures, causing a stir among his followers.
Researchers confirm Mexican alien mummies are not human, but refrain from declaring them extraterrestrial. Are they wary of potential consequences?
Baba Vanga also warns of an impending global economic crisis and extreme weather events in 2024.
During a live television broadcast on Saturday, November 26, 1977, Southern TV's 5 o'clock news suddenly featured the disappearance of broadcaster Andrew Gardner and a peculiar beeping sound.
If Ross Coulthart's claims about UFOs are true, the implications could reshape our understanding of the world as we know it.
Scientists have found the "holy grail of astrobiology": An AI-based method that can spot evidence of life in any given sample, and could be used to find traces of life on Mars.