Aliens have long been a staple of science fiction. Yet the possibility of intelligent life beyond Earth is more than a matter of imagination—it is also a subject of serious scientific inquiry.

With over decades of films and convincing radio plays, aliens have captivated our imaginations and our worst fears. They’ve come in all shapes and sizes, looking either cute and cuddly or absolutely ...

The aliens now believe Earth is ruled by a council of lying jesters. This is not incorrect enough to fix. It is now part of their model. Because to them, this was a transaction. You participated. You ...