Alien

Aliens, or extraterrestrial life, has been the fascination of humanity for decades. The existence of life, especially intelligent life, outside of Earth, would have significant ramifications philosophically and geo-politically.

Several endeavors exist for searching living beings in outer space. These include searches through analysis of radio waves, as well as missions to Mars.

Some assert that Earth has already been visited by extraterrestrials. There have been sightings of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs), also called Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs), around the world for decades. There has been a push by activists to get governments to release their documentation of UFOs.

Aliens feature heavily in popular culture. They have been depicted as non-sentient monsters, intelligent world conquerors, and superheroes. The world’s most recognizable superhero, Superman, is an alien. This has created both fear and fascination with the idea that humanity may not be alone in the universe.

Modern politics a 'clown show': Obama says Democrats have harder job than Republicans

While he didnt mention current US President Donald Trump by name, Obama’s comment appeared to reference a video shared by Trump containing an AI-generated clip of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes.

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Former US president Barack Obama speaks while campaigning for Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate, former Rep. Abigail Spanberger during a campaign rally in the Chartway Arena on November 01, 2025 in Norfolk, Virginia.

British intelligence agency investigated UFOs, secret documents show

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A VIEW of Jupiter's moon Europa created from images taken by NASA's Galileo spacecraft in the late 1990's, according to NASA, obtained by Reuters May 14, 2018.

Jupiter's moon Europa less likely to hold life than previously thought, scientists discover

After modeling Europa's conditions, the researchers concluded that its rocky seafloor is likely mechanically too strong to allow for tectonic and volcanic activity.

JANUARY 6, 2026|ByREUTERS

The welcome to Roswell sign includes UFO decor.

Roswell, New Mexico, is rife with UFOs, scorpions, and conspiracy theories but few Jews

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No alien can shake up clan of NY Jews in ‘The Magnificent Meyersons’

We never actually see any aliens. Only the potential of their existence concerns anyone, and even this nugget of information is more or less forgotten by the movie’s end.

AUGUST 21, 2021ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA

Harvard astronomer revolutionizes search for alien life with new project

A new open data nonprofit scientific initiative by Harvard’s Prof. Avi Loeb will use a network of telescopes, cameras and computers to analyze astronomical data to scan for evidence of alien life.

JULY 26, 2021ByAARON REICH

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Is humanity alone? Majority of Americans believe aliens exist - poll

Most Americans don't think extraterrestrial life poses a major threat to the US, and a vast majority think UFOs are neither friendly or unfriendly.

JULY 6, 2021ByAARON REICH

This Hubble Space Telescope snapshot reveals an unusual "see-through" galaxy.

Uri Geller to 'Post': I saw aliens with NASA, helped England in Euro 2020

Uri Geller, in headlines recently for his role in helping England at soccer in the Euro 2020 games, shares details of his work with NASA.

JULY 4, 2021ByAARON REICH

Geller allegedly conducting secret tests with the CIA.

Leading Israeli astronomer puts Pentagon UAP report in context

The Pentagon report regarding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena has finally been released to Congress – and it has brought with it a slew of questions and answers.

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White House says report on strange aerial objects not yet finalized

US defense officials have said such incidents are of a concern to Pentagon and intelligence agencies because of their national security implications.

JUNE 4, 2021ByREUTERS

An attendee wears an alien mask at the gate of Area 51 as an influx of tourists are expected, responding to a call to 'storm' the secretive U.S. military base, believed by UFO enthusiasts to hold government secrets about extra-terrestrials, in Rachel, Nevada, September 20, 2019

Evidence of UFOs to be revealed by national intelligence in 2021 US bill

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MARCH 21, 2021ByHADASSAH BRENNER

'Sky': The new Israeli sci-fi series in the spirit of 'Stranger Things'

The series, which the whole family can watch together, is an inventive mix of sci-fi, adventure, suspense, teen romance and revenge-of-the-nerds comedy.

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Pollution could be a sign of alien civilization, study finds

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The planet Proxima b orbiting the red dwarf star Proxima Centauri, the closest star to our Solar System, is seen in an undated artist's impression released by the European Southern Observatory August 24, 2016.

Harvard’s top astronomer to ‘Post’: Alien life could exist

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