A nutrition scientist applies metabolism, biology and food science to one of science fiction's oldest questions.

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A look at 10 of the greatest alien sci-fi movies, from Ridley Scott's Alien to Denis Villeneuve's Arrival, none by Steven ...

Scientists are listening in on sperm whale conversations and studying Earth's strangest microbes to prepare humanity for first contact with extraterrestrial life.

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