Smithsonian Magazine

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 ...

Astronomers reveal best places to hunt for alien ife

Scientists have identified 45 Earth-like exoplanets that are the strongest known candidates for hosting extraterrestrial life.

Alien Adversary Reveals a Chilling Encounter With Forces Beyond Human Understanding

A provocative sci-fi thriller that challenges truths, explores hidden realities, and pushes readers to question belief ...

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 ...

Mysterious ‘three-sided’ pyramid on Mars fuels speculation about advanced alien civilizations

Evidence of alien life or cosmic pyramid scheme? A documentary filmmaker sparked a discussion of advanced Martian ...

Alien abduction data for every US state revealed: New York jumps to third as govenment registers alien websites

New York ranks third in US UFO sightings, logging 8,314 reports since 1974, according to Casino.ca’s latest analysis, with ...

Meet Rocky, Ryan Gosling's 'diva' alien best friend in 'Project Hail Mary'

Ryan Gosling's "Project Hail Mary" costar is a high-maintenance creature with his own "glam squad." The actor introduces us ...