The researchers who scan the skies for radio signals from extraterrestrials are now rethinking their approach.

Stellar plasma can smear alien radio signals before they escape their star system, making them harder for astronomers to detect.

Red dwarfs make up the vast majority of stars in the galaxy. Such ubiquity means they host the majority of rocky exoplanets ...

There is a silence in the night sky that has bothered me for as long as I can remember. ” Richard Feynman’s reflection lingers because it feels personal.

Shaped by a different biology or culture, other intelligent civilisations – if they’re out there – might understand the ...

There is a silence in the night sky that has bothered me for as long as I can remember. ” That observation, attributed to ...

As remote and hybrid work models have become the norm, the line between personal and professional digital life has blurred almost beyond recognition. Employees routinely use company-issued laptops and ...

Whenever a Chaotic Era kicks off, most of the San-Ti hibernate using their evolved ability to dehydrate themselves. It’s then up to the handful of San-Ti who remain active to survive as best they can, ...

Daniel Whiteson and Andy Warner’s upcoming book is a philosophical exploration of the humanity behind our desire to find aliens. Reading time 6 minutes At Gizmodo, we love a good story about ...