Alien science

We no longer live in a universe that is seen as the product of the divine plenitude. Nor one in which our planet can be viewed as the centre of the universe. As a result, ironically, we have become aliens to ourselves: modern “alienation” is that sense of being lost and forsaken in the vast spaces of a godless universe.

By their works we shall know them

Intelligent alien life in our galaxy could reveal itself in many ways, including polluted planet atmospheres, electro-magnetic signals or vast solar spanning megastructures.

Watch the skies!

The release of footage from US Navy jets tracking fast moving, unidentified craft has rekindled interest in the possibility of alien visitors from distant worlds.

Can artificial intelligence help find alien intelligence?

In the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, we’ve often looked for signs of intelligence, technology and communication that are similar to our own. Now scientists are considering whether artificial intelligence (AI) could help us search for alien intelligence in ways we haven’t even thought of yet.