Ranging from peaceful visits to devastating wars, humanity's first encounters with extraterrestrial life is one of the most ...

Popularized by H.G. Wells' novel, The War of the Worlds, a common trope in science fiction is, of course, the moment of first contact between humans and intelligent extraterrestrial life. The concept ...

In June 2026, Steven Spielberg released his latest sci-fi blockbuster when he made Disclosure Day, a story about alien contact with Earth. Following in the footsteps of countless films, including ...

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 ...

Director Roland Emmerich’s 1996 alien invasion movie Independence Day arrives on Netflix today and I, for one, can’t wait to watch the film for what might be the 50th time. Sure, there are plenty of ...