Scientists updated first contact protocols for 2026, requiring multiple verification steps and UN consultation before announcing alien discoveries or sending replies.

For the first time in more than 15 years, the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) Search for Extraterrestrial ...

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 ...

For decades, scientists have scanned the stars for even the faintest whisper of intelligent life. Now, with fresh government ...

Experts stress need for transparency while aiming to prevent premature announcements and protect scientists ...

A UK based study suggests that people reporting alien contact often share distinct psychological traits, including higher ...