aliens
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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…
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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.
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Save Yourselves Is an Alien Invasion Movie Like You’ve Never Seen Before
Though it starts with a seemingly simple sci-fi premise, Save Yourselves is actually so much more. This is a film that’s funny and surprising but also smart, layered, and subtly thought-provoking. It doesn’t clobber you over the head with any single message; instead, you’re presented with many different viewpoints, any of which can be processed…
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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…