When ET phones, don’t pick up. Scientists have outlined a set of protocols for responding to extraterrestrial contact, ...

The moment of first contact with extraterrestrials is a staple of science fiction. It usually involves a frantic scientist ...

The IAA SETI Committee has updated rules for evaluating and revealing the detection of extraterrestrial intelligence.

For decades, scientists have scanned the stars for even the faintest whisper of intelligent life. Now, with fresh government ...

The rules for one of humanity’s biggest possible discoveries just got a lot stricter, and a lot more aware of the world they ...

Scientists have updated global guidelines for announcing possible evidence of intelligent alien life, aiming to prevent ...

Thomas Mulligan explains the significant societal impact of discovering extraterrestrial life and details NASA's rigorous ...

June 5, 2026, Mountain View, CA –The IAA SETI Committee announced today updated rules for evaluating and revealing the ...

Scientists have updated global guidelines to ensure rigorous verification of potential alien signals, aiming to prevent ...

Scientists have updated global rules for announcing possible alien signals. New guidelines emphasize independent verification ...

A new Nature Astronomy study warns that space missions are fixated on avoiding false alarms and may be quietly discarding real signs of alien life, arguing that AI will be vital for spotting subtle, ...

The microbe was gathered from the agency's clean rooms, where experts build spacecraft in carefully controlled environments. The findings reveal gaps in the agency's procedures to prevent durable hitc ...