The moment of first contact with extraterrestrials is a staple of science fiction. It usually involves a frantic scientist having a Eureka moment, realising in a single dramatic instant that Earth is ...

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The International Academy of Astronautics has updated its guidelines, requiring verification and UN consultation before announcing or responding to potential alien signals, to prevent misinformation ...

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

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Greetings from Variety Awards Headquarters! Today is June 8, 2026, which means it’s 3 days until nominations-round voting begins on June 11; 14 days until nominations-round voting ends on June 22 at ...