Alien first-contact stories are a classic of science fiction, and they're all the more fascinating because they can feel like predictions of a possible future. Real scientists all over the world are ...

Aliens have existed since the dawn of the universe — or at least in science fiction. With fictional stories dating back to the second century AD, from the Greek satire A True Story by Lucian of ...

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If you're a long-time Aliens fan curious about the making of story behind your favourite game in the franchise, Mike Diver's book is an essential read. Although it might sometimes be easy to forget, ...