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In honor of the live-action 'Lilo & Stitch', we look back at 12 extra-terrestrials who came in peace.

The Big Bang is often described as the explosive birth of the universe – a singular moment when space, time and matter sprang into existence. But what if this was not the beginning at all? What if our universe emerged from something else – something more familiar and radical at…

Space isn't quiet. It's just that humans can't hear it

Supermassive black holes could act as natural particle accelerators, helping humanity investigate dark matter.

Is there a grand Illuminate conspiracy brewing?

A rare geomagnetic storm lit up skies across the U.S., with auroras seen in unexpected places. Could the UK see more of the same this year?

UK needs a ‘clear national ambition’ to avoid missing out as science changes rapidly, Space: 2075 report warns

New research suggests there may be a narrow window of possibility for life to persist on the icy moons of the outer solar system.

A 2012 Google Earth photo captured a hill formation in Sudan that bears a striking resemblance to human lips. Not much is known about the unusual landmark, but researchers have guessed how it formed.

Teamwork makes the dream work

The UK government recently announced plans to fund five small-scale trials related to geoengineering. It’s the first time a state research funding body has put serious money into what’s known as solar radiation management, or SRM, which seeks to cool the planet by reflecting more of the Sun’s energy back…