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Americans are becoming more open to the idea that aliens have visited Earth, according to a series of polls that show belief in alien visitation has been steadily on the rise since 2012. Moreover, ...

The fascination with extraterrestrial life extends far beyond the realm of science fiction writers and conspiracy theorists. Many prominent figures in Hollywood have publicly expressed their ...

Alien: Earth promised something new when it first aired: a throwback to the original horror-sci-fi experience of the Alien movies, but remade for modern television. And overall, it did deliver, with ...

Creepy dreams have a way of hitting you in the gut before you even wake up, leaving you sweaty, unsettled, and wondering what exactly your brain is trying to tell you. The wild part? Most of these ...

This story first appeared in Trying!, a thoughtful, funny, wide-ranging daily newsletter featuring essays from the mind of Matt Gross. You can sign up for them here. Those were simple aliens for ...

[What follows is one of the many merry articles in the Mercury' s Winter Guide 2025. Find a print copy here, subscribe to get a copy mailed to you here, and if you're feeling generous this holiday ...

Every November, the Leonid meteor shower lights up the sky — a dazzling reminder that our planet is just one small part of a vast, mysterious cosmos. As shooting stars streak overhead, it’s hard not ...