Since the dawn of science fiction, writers have been fascinated by the idea of humanity’s first contact with extraterrestrial beings. This fascination birthed a whole genre of books and movies, with works running the gamut from thrilling adventure to profound philosophical exploration, the finest, skillfully capturing the imagination of audiences around the world. Today, we delve READ MORE

“How do you say 'We come in peace' when the very words are an act of war?”― Peter Watts, BlindsightIf you're anything like us, you have spent some time imagining what contact with alien civilizations might look like. While it's likely that any encounter will look different than what any of us might imagine, we sure READ MORE

“It is pointless to worry about the possible malevolent intentions of an advanced civilization with whom we might make contact. It is more likely that the mere fact they have survived so long means they have learned to live with themselves and others.” ―Carl Sagan, CosmosIt may be pointless to worry, but it sure is fun READ MORE

It’s nighttime, and the smell of the corn field is overpowering as you walk through the thick stalks. Your friend carelessly ran ahead, and now she’s vanished from your sight. You hear a noise and peer at the dark sky, certain you’ve never seen so many stars before in your life. The moon is a sliver READ MORE

Space. It’s dark. It’s unexplored. Let’s face it, it can be scary.Space is like the darkness under our bed. Like a closet door ajar in the night. Like a shadowy cave where a predator might lurk.We humans evolved to fear the unknown darkness. Is it any wonder science fiction is full of scary aliens?Today we’ll look READ MORE