New York jumps to No. 3 for US alien abductions — experts reveal why it’s such a hot zone

The odds of a hostile close encounter have reportedly never been higher in the Big Apple. New York was named the third most likely place to get abducted in the US, according to gambling guide ...
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Alien Life Could Look Nothing Like What We Expect. Here’s How Microbes Beyond Earth Might Live Without Liquid Water

Like the lead character of “Project Hail Mary,” some scientists are proposing ways that life might exist beyond a star’s “habitable zone,” often considered the gold standard of potential livability ...

How clonal raider ants update their friend-or-foe recognition

For ants, the ability to instantly distinguish nestmates from outsiders who might hijack the colony is crucial. Now, a new ...

The 45 planets most likely to host alien life, according to astronomers

Life on Earth is a precious thing, especially given what astronomers know about the visible universe. Although researchers ...

‘Project Hail Mary’ explores unique forms of life in space – 5 essential reads on searching for aliens that look nothing like life on Earth

“Project Hail Mary,” the movie adaptation to Andy Weir’s 2021 novel about a science teacher attempting to save the Earth from sun-eating microbes, was released in March 2026 to stellar ratings from ...