White House UFO council will be led by Harvard professor known for controversial alien theories

Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer who has made headlines with his theories about alien encounters, will lead a White House ...

Harvard professor with polarizing alien theories is picked to lead new White House UFO council

WASHINGTON (AP) — A polarizing Harvard astronomer known for splashy theories about alien visits has been tapped by the White ...

Psychology says people reporting alien contact show higher levels of dissociation and paranormal belief compared to others

A UK based study suggests that people reporting alien contact often share distinct psychological traits, including higher ...

Alien first contact: how the new rules differ from science fiction

The moment of first contact with extraterrestrials is a staple of science fiction. It usually involves a frantic scientist having a Eureka moment, realising in a single dramatic instant that Earth is ...
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Alien life found on Enceladus: How it would change the universe forever

The curious minds at What If explore what would happen if we found alien life on Enceladus.

Could alien minds be conscious? A new paper says yes

A mind wrapped in skin and bone can feel like the obvious model for consciousness. But that assumption may say more about where you live than about what consciousness really requires.