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In 1990, a Bulgarian military operation aimed at uncovering a rumored alien artifact led to the discovery of a mysterious ...

Humans have always been fascinated with space. We frequently question whether we are alone in the universe. If not, what does intelligent life look like? And how would aliens communicate? The ...

Liam Ramos, a preschooler, is just one of a number of kids caught up in dystopian ICE surges in Minnesota and beyond ...

This essay includes full spoilers for Bugonia as well as other Yorgos Lanthimos movies. Certain types of roles are seen as easier pathways to Academy Award nominations. Playing real people, whether ...

Scientists are studying bees’ surprising maths skills to explore whether numbers could be a universal language for ...

Scientists discovered bees performing mathematical calculations, potentially providing a solution for future alien ...

Of Course You Can Bring Your Husband Along Seriously, it’s electrifying how many third rails exist whenever he’s around, such as politics, or any subject that doesn’t revolve around him.

The “just manifest it” crowd is facing serious pushback. Telling people they can think their way out of debt or illness ...

Could the EU really ban iPhones? A viral Twitter clash restarts debate over US tech dominance, status symbols and Europe's ...