Independence Day didn’t invent or perfect the summer movie, but it arguably understood it better than anything since.

Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb argues 3I/ATLAS and other interstellar objects may hint at alien technology, drawing fame, ...

Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb argues 3I/ATLAS and other interstellar objects may hint at alien technology, drawing fame, funding, and fierce criticism.

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

From Elden Ring to The Stanley Parable, these are the best video games that improve when played a second time, ...

Our solar system is a celestial shooting gallery, chock-full of flying projectiles that one day could threaten Earth—so what ...

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

Not every sci-fi show stands the test of time, but these are the classic sci-fi shows that are still worth watching today.

A look at 10 of the greatest alien sci-fi movies, from Ridley Scott's Alien to Denis Villeneuve's Arrival, none by Steven ...

Spielberg's new thriller centers on a massive U.S. conspiracy to hide the fact that aliens have been visiting Earth for decades. If anything, though, the movie's pleasures feel more retro than timely.

Half a century after "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," the director returns to the subject of UFOs with "Disclosure Day." His science fiction films are informed by his fascination with alien encou ...

With 'Disclosure Day,' the director returns to a longtime preoccupation. Two Times staffers explore his ongoing fascination with extraterrestrials.