Some aliens are just bursting to meet us, we look at some of the coolest alien species in popular culture. From movies and TV shows to books and video games, fictional aliens are ubiquitous in ...

The prospect of contacting sentient aliens is a staple of science fiction. Of course, we have yet to (knowingly) find any; and it’s not impossible (albeit unlikely) that we are the only sentient ...

That’s right, it’s time to look at everyone’s favorite fictional aliens, from the sassiest who’ve taken over the small screen to the Blockbuster titans. 1 of 21.

In the new science fiction film Arrival, Amy Adams must convince moviegoers that she is a crack linguist named Dr. Louise Banks, tasked with communicating with a many-tentacled alien species ...

Fictional alien languages — like the one prominently featured in Arrival — are a big part of science fiction world-building. One of the staples of creating a believable fictional world that ...

Science fiction illustrates the perspective-bending challenge of conjuring intelligent life that’s radically different from humans.

Fiction has invaded the serious walls of science. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Skip to ... Exhibit blends science and fictional aliens ...

"This species is named for the fictional creature from the movie franchise 'Alien,' which reportedly was inspired by the lifecycle of parasitic wasps," the researchers wrote in their paper. "The ...