Remakes generally fail to live up to the original movie, but these five sci-fi examples managed to both match up to and outshine their inspirations.

Life on Earth is a precious thing, especially given what astronomers know about the visible universe. Although researchers have so far identified over 6,000 exoplanets beyond our solar system, only a ...

The new film probes the possibility of alien life – here's how the science of Project Hail Mary stacks up.

If we're to find extraterrestrial life in the universe, astronomers have pinpointed the best places to look for it. They have ...

As an astrophysicist, my world revolves around the wonders of space and the mysteries of the universe. This means I can be a tough critic of science fiction books and films that explore these topics.

We often contemplate future civilizations focusing on science and exploration, but what would such a culture really be like, ...

The future of the Alien franchise might have taken a very different turn if one filmmaker had gotten his way. A new rumor suggests that Fede Álvarez originally had a major idea for the sequel to Alien ...

"Project Hail Mary" stars Ryan Gosling as Dr. Ryland Grace, a teacher-turned-hero. Directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller blend humor and science in this sci-fi. The film, based on Andy Weir's novel, ...

Many people who don’t believe one conspiracy theory about that station—known as the High-frequency Active Auroral Research ...

Theoretically, it’s impossible for us to perceive a 4D creature. That is, unless it broke into our three-dimensional reality.

Humans have practiced head shaping for tens of thousands of years, and anthropologists are beginning to uncover clues as to ...