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  • 10 Great Sci-Fi Tropes (and 5 That Should Be Shot Into Space)

    10 Great Sci-Fi Tropes (and 5 That Should Be Shot Into Space)

    Science fiction is a genre that’s full of storylines, plot devices, and techno-jargon that would be considered ridiculous in the real world. But these tropes are effective, so we keep using them. Over and over again. That might sound like a bad thing — relying on tried-and-true sci-fi tropes instead of creating something new in…


  • Aliens From These Worlds Could Be Watching Us Right Now

    Aliens From These Worlds Could Be Watching Us Right Now

    Since the 1990s, astronomers have catalogued more than 3,000 exoplanets using a fairly basic detection technique known as the transit method. But what if aliens are using the same technique to spy on us? A team of astronomers is now exploring this very exciting — if not totally terrifying — possibility.


  • Now That Venus Is a Candidate for Alien Life, What’s Next?

    Now That Venus Is a Candidate for Alien Life, What’s Next?

    Our minds were blown yesterday as a team of researchers reported on the discovery of phosphine in the atmosphere of Venus — a potential sign of life. The discovery will undoubtedly renew scientific interest in our closest planetary neighbour. Here’s what should happen next, and how scientists could confirm — or deny — the presence…