Scientists are listening in on sperm whale conversations and studying Earth's strangest microbes to prepare humanity for first contact with extraterrestrial life.

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For generations, the search for life beyond Earth has focused on avoiding one of science’s biggest mistakes: claiming a ...

This not-so-little piece of equipment could change astronomy forever. And it could be about to find alien life. Maybe in a matter of days. What is this powerful new tool? How could it detect life in ...

Scientists have rewritten global 'first contact' protocols for how to confirm and announce the discovery of alien ...