Life on Earth is a precious thing, especially given what astronomers know about the visible universe. Although researchers have so far identified over 6,000 exoplanets beyond our solar system, only a ...

Out of the 6,000 known exoplanets, it's these rocky worlds that are most worthy of attention in the search for life beyond ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts have entered quarantine in Houston and are due to fly to Florida's Kennedy Space Center a week before launch.

NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts are in quarantine for the third time, preparing for a historic April mission around the moon.

The new film probes the possibility of alien life – here's how the science of Project Hail Mary stacks up.

In a YouTube interview with expert Patrick Henningsen about the Iran war he said that if it were argued that Martians were ...

If we're to find extraterrestrial life in the universe, astronomers have pinpointed the best places to look for it. They have ...

With 'Project Hail Mary' opening in theaters, here are several essential films that explore the strange, high-stakes ...

Sci-fi is a powerful genre with many great movies that expand on the genre, and now fans can watch some forgotten gems on ...

As an astrophysicist, my world revolves around the wonders of space and the mysteries of the universe. This means I can be a tough critic of science fiction books and films that explore these topics.

From isolated lunar bases to interstellar odysseys and distant galaxies, these 15 films explore humanity’s courage, survival and wonder, turning the infinite void of space into a stage for stories ...