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Extraterrestrials

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Extraterrestrials

Alien Civilizations Either Self-Destruct or Transcend to 'Homeostatic Awakening,' Argues New Study

And one or the other is likely our fate too.

Ronald Bailey | 5.24.2022 3:55 PM

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Utah

Giant Metal Monolith Discovered In Utah Desert Possibly Extraterrestrial, Definitely a Code Violation

Little gray men encounter reams of red tape.

Christian Britschgi | 11.24.2020 4:35 PM

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Star Trek

We Are Most Likely Alone in the Universe

No pesky Romulans, Klingons, Ferengis or Vulcans to get in way of Terran colonization of the galaxy

Ronald Bailey | 6.22.2018 6:00 PM

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Extraterrestrials

Pentagon Investigates UFO Sightings and an Interstellar Visitor Zips Through Solar System

Survey finds 47 percent of people believe in the existence of intelligent alien civilizations in the universe.

Ronald Bailey | 12.19.2017 3:00 PM

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Extraterrestrials

Kardashev Type II Civilization Detected Around a Star 95 Light-Years Away?

Very, very unlikely

Ronald Bailey | 8.30.2016 3:03 PM

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Politics

Hillary and the Extraterrestrials

Three reasons to appreciate Clinton's fascination with UFOs

Jesse Walker | 5.12.2016 9:48 AM

Politics

English Politician Claims Regular Sex With Alien is Causing Problems in His Marriage

Says he has fathered a child with an extraterrestrial

Reason Staff | 6.19.2013 7:48 AM

Politics

Do-Nothing Congress Ignores Threat from the Sun

Tim Cavanaugh | 3.2.2012 10:40 PM

Politics

Does Mars Have Rights?

An ethical case for terraforming the Red Planet

Ronald Bailey | 11.8.2011 6:10 PM

Politics

E.T. Stay Home?

We haven't heard from space aliens and that might be good news.

Ronald Bailey | 1.4.2011 4:30 PM

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