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Aliens might exist. But there are three reasons why they’re not visiting us

The United States government’s recent release of hundreds of previously classified Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) cases spanning the 1940s to the present, along with the new Steven Spielberg movie, Disclosure Day, about extraterrestrial life, has fuelled the idea that aliens are visiting Earth.

The Conversation

Government Extraterrestrial Secrets: Deep Alien Fears Fuel Gen Z Apocalypse Anxiety

A new Sky‑commissioned poll shows 60% of Gen Z Britons believe governments are hiding the truth about UFOs and alien life, making them the least trusting generation on extraterrestrial secrecy.

International Business Times UK

Alien Corpse Cover-Up: Whistle-Blower Accuses US Government Of Hiding Extraterrestrials

A former US intelligence officer said the government is hiding 'non-human' alien corpses and other evidence of extraterrestrial life, escalating a long-running fight over UFO secrecy.

International Business Times UK

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CIA Allegedly Hoarding Alien Technology and Running Secret UFO Programs Hidden From Congress

David Grusch, a former intelligence official, claims the U.S. government is secretly funding programs to reverse-engineer alien technology, sparking debate over transparency and congressional oversight.

International Business Times UK

How should we handle alien detection in a world of AI, deepfakes and social media? This committee is writing the rulebook

As Steven Spielberg's alien conspiracy thriller "Disclosure Day" heads to theaters, Space.com talks to the astronomer who has led efforts to make sure any real alien detection will not be kept a secret.

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Trump's 'UFO Files' Spark Action as 1,000 Scientists Issue Strict Warning: 'No Reply Should Be Sent' to Aliens

More than 1,000 scientists have quietly updated the world's post‑detection protocols for alien contact, doubling down on the rule that 'no reply should be sent' without global agreement.

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The Alien Trilogy Climax: Why 'Disclosure Day' Is Steven Spielberg's Final Say on Extraterrestrials

'Disclosure Day' concludes Spielberg's thematic trilogy on extraterrestrial life, following 'Close Encounters' and 'E.T.', reflecting his lifelong fascination with intelligent life beyond Earth.

International Business Times UK

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Alien first contact: how the new rules differ from science fiction

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 being visited by creatures from light-years away.

The Conversation

Off-road racing? Psh, try off-world racing: Exo Rally Championship just launched on Steam

The extraterrestrial racing game has arrived with customizable rovers and a galaxy-spanning career mode.

PC Gamer

Readers reply: If an alien asked you: ‘What is music?’ what would you play for them?

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions comes up with an epic extraterrestrial playlist for Earth’s first contact from beyond the stars

The Guardian - UK

Scientists are worried about alien signals, so they have changed the plan for decoding a possible alien message

Scientists have updated global rules for announcing possible alien signals. New guidelines emphasize independent verification before any public announcement. This aims to prevent misinformation spread through social media and AI. Researchers will also receive support to manage intense public interest. The message is clear: verified facts will guide any future…

The Economic Times

Could it be aliens? From Cheyava Falls on Mars to exoplanet K2-18b – here’s what scientists really think

It may seem like we are on the verge of discovering alien life. In 2025, a press release stated that we have the “strongest hints yet” of extraterrestrial life on the exoplanet K2-18b. And when talking about a collected sample from a rock named “Cheyava Falls” on Mars, Nasa Administrator…

The Conversation

Steven Spielberg weighs in on whether there is ‘life beyond earth’

Director’s new film ‘Disclosure Day’ hits cinemas on 12 June

The Independent UK

Verdict issued on whether interstellar comet 3I/Atlas has alien tech

NASA spacecraft observed the celestial iceball as it swung past Mars last October, venturing within 19 million miles

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Scientists call for a secure lunar quarantine facility for extraterrestrial samples: 'The moon may become humanity's first line of biological defense'

Scientists propose that a moon base could act as an isolated first line of biological defense against extraterrestrial samples that might be harmful to Earth's biosphere.

The Guardian - UK

Specieswatch: Scientists trace haunting sea thrums to humpback whales

Understanding whale sounds could help prevent strikes from ships and even aid in search for extraterrestrial life

The Mary Sue

10 Found Family Duos That Rival Mando and Grogu

Wishing that you had more telekinetic bat-eared aliens in your life? You’re not alone. While, for copyright reasons, The Mandalorian may be your only supply of Baby Yoda for the time being, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t other ways you can feel like a surrogate parent to an extraterrestrial.…

International Business Times UK

Do Aliens Exist? Trump Releases New UFO Files as Secretly Filmed Alien Doc Drops

Donald Trump's declassified UFO files and the documentary Sleeping Dog reignite the debate on extraterrestrial life, yet officials maintain no evidence confirms alien existence.

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Bring Me the Beauties: A Model Cult review – wildly juicy TV about the guru possessed by an alien

This tale of the Studio 54 stunner-turned-extraterrestrial who lured models to his Manhattan apartment for sex, money – or to give them mint face masks – is fascinating … yet fails to explain quite why so many believed his baloney

International Business Times UK

Harvard's Avi Loeb Debunks Viral UFO Footage and CIA Genetic Tracking Rumours

Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb debunks viral claims linking a meteor sighting in the Philippines to UFOs and addresses CIA genetic tracking rumours, emphasising the need for solid evidence.

International Business Times UK

Pentagon UFO Files Release: Pastors Warn Secret Files Detail 'Demonic Entities'

Religious leaders in Tennessee discuss the spiritual implications of upcoming UFO disclosures, warning followers of potential demonic influences rather than extraterrestrial visitors.

International Business Times UK

Are the Peru Conehead Mummies Aliens? Paranormal Expert Claims Skulls Are Not Human Beings

Recent DNA tests on the Paracas skulls have not confirmed their alien origins, reigniting debates about their extraterrestrial connections.

The Economic Times

Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’: Plot, release date, cast, trailers and everything to know about Emily Blunt’s sci-fi thriller

Steven Spielberg is back with a new alien film, 'Disclosure Day'. Emily Blunt stars in this highly anticipated thriller. The movie explores humanity's discovery of extraterrestrial life. Trailers hint at UFOs, government secrets, and global chaos. The film is set to release in theatres and IMAX on June 12, 2026.

The Conversation

Could aliens ever visit Earth? An aerospace scientist unpacks the challenges of interstellar spaceflight

On May 22, 2026, the Pentagon released a second batch of previously classified photos and videos showing what appear to be unexplained flying objects. These file dumps were the culmination of a process that was set in motion back in July 2023, when a group of government whistleblowers testified before…

International Business Times UK

Did 3I/ATLAS Bring Extraterrestrial Life Into Our Solar System? Avi Loeb's New Theory Suggests We May Already Have the Answer

Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb suggests 3I/ATLAS may carry extraterrestrial life, sparking debate on panspermia; evidence remains unproven.

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