In 2017 astronomers detected an unusual object entering our Solar System from interstellar space. Named ‘Oumuamua, it displayed strange behavior that puzzled scientists: a long cigar-like shape, ...

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In July 2025, scientists noticed something rare. An interstellar object tore through our solar system at 137,000 mph. Rumors followed. Some scientists theorized it could be a probe sent by an alien ...

It's a big universe out there, and while we're all for exploring it, a specific subgenre of science fiction movies has hinted that it might be a bad idea. Alien invasion movies have come in droves ...

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The search for life beyond our solar system heated up this year when scientists reported a tantalising signal from an exoplanet of a molecule that is known to be produced exclusively by life on Earth.

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An astrophotograph of the interstellar comet known as 3I/ATLAS highlights its green coma and a wandering blue-tinted ion tail. (Copyright Victor Sabet and Julien De ...

This week, astronomers here on Earth, as well as a collection of NASA spacecraft, are treating us to amazing new views of alien comet 3I/ATLAS. The latest interstellar visitor to swing through our ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Today, NASA released the most detailed images yet of 3I/ATLAS. The ...