One Starfleet Academy actor is explaining why a supposedly aquatic alien race was only shown in human form during the wedding episode.

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Bugs like the spotted lanternfly or tiger mosquito are invasive in many regions and cause chaos in ecosystems. They push out native species, destroy habitats, and deplete resources. But the study also ...

A deeply human novel—written without the use of artificial intelligence—explores creativity, meaning, and the forces ...

On Thursday the U.S. president ordered the release of federal files related to UFOs and aliens, although no evidence of extraterrestrials visiting Earth is known to exist ...

Environment / Books & the Arts / James C. Scott’s last book, In Praise of Floods, asks if it’s too late for humanity to ...

Sci-fi shows come and go, but certain series surprisingly hold up over time, like Doctor Who, The X-Files, and Star Trek: The ...

Image Courtesy of Focus Features By Luis Zonenberg Continuing our look back at last year’s films, I wanted to reexamine a highly acclaimed film currently nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars. My ...

The resulting outcome is that you have A.I. systems that have learned what it means to solve a problem that takes quite a ...