A well-worn expression among oceanographers and others who explore the watery depths of planet Earth is that we humans “know the surface of Mars better than our ocean floors.” Covering more than 70 ...

Scientists have discovered a new species of flatworm, the deepest free-living one ever recorded, in the Pacific Ocean's Kuril ...

Released in 1979, ‘Alien’ redefined sci-fi horror and introduced audiences to one of cinema’s greatest action heroes. The ...

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Discover how Chinese mythology differs from Western myths, comparing gods, creation stories, morality, heaven, the afterlife, ...

Are we alone in the universe? Consider mysterious "extraterrestrial" radio signals. Unexplained gases on other planets.

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From "Independence Day" to "Invasion of the Body Snatchers", movies and TV shows are packed with advice for anyone aspiring ...

Could humans spread Earth life beyond our planet? Astrobiologists explain where extremophiles might survive and why the risks ...

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On July 3, 1996, Roland Emmerich’s disaster epic Independence Day paid off months of hype to become an instant box-office smash. It was not just the highest-grossing film of the year, but one of the ...