Jay Stratton's memoir, 'Out of the Shadows,' is being published Oct. 13

The idea behind Steven Spielberg’s latest film, “Disclosure Day,” has a ripped-from-the-headlines origin story. The auteur, 79, is reuniting with one of his favorite genres for his 37th movie: science fiction.

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

Suppose there are signs of extraterrestrial life and we have not yet been able to detect them. What does that mean? In Nature Astronomy, researchers discuss the consequences of these so-called false-negative results.

This could be why we still haven’t found alien life - Traces left behind by organisms on alien worlds may be too subtle to detect

For decades, UFOs and the possibility of alien life have been a major part of pop culture, inspiring everything from blockbuster movies to conspiracy theories and viral internet debates. As fascination with extraterrestrials has grown, some celebrities ...

How Radio Astronomy Helps Us See the Invisible Cosmos," astrophysicist Emma Chapman describes the hidden corners of space that only radio waves can reveal — and makes the case for contacting aliens.

NEW YORK (AP) — A moment early on in “Disclosure Day” will instinctively feel familiar to anyone who grew up with Steven Spielberg films. A TV weather report predicts hail. The camera pans downward, from television set to kitchen table. Plinking sounds begin. Cereal falls into a bowl.