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Starburst candy to send fans' TikTok videos into outer space
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
Starburst, the fruit-flavored soft taffy, is taking a nod from its name and preparing to become the first brand to send TikTok videos into outer space in "Ask the Universe" challenge.

SETI pioneer Frank Drake, of 'Drake Equation' fame, dies at 92
By Mike Wall published
Astronomer Frank Drake, who pioneered the modern search for intelligent life in the universe, passed away Friday (Sept. 2)at the age of 92.

Why pummeled planets may be promising abodes for alien life
By Charles Q. Choi published
Cosmic impacts can make planets and moons more porous than previously thought, potentially boosting their ability to host life, a new study finds.

Alien-hunting array catches Voyager 1 signal from interstellar space
By Tereza Pultarova last updated
The Allen Telescope Array in California detected signal from the Voyager 1 probe, a NASA satellite launched 45 year ago that is currently speeding toward the outer edges of the solar system.

On the trail of unidentified aerial phenomenon: the Galileo Project looks ahead
By Leonard David last updated
The Galileo Project is the first systematic scientific research program in a search for artifacts or remnants of extraterrestrial technological civilizations.

NASA 'going full force' to gear up for UFO study
By Mike Wall last updated
NASA has already identified its top candidate panelists for the UFO study, which is expected to begin this fall and last about nine months.

'Nope' sound designer Johnnie Burn reveals secrets of the sci-fi film's alarming soundscape (exclusive)
By Jeff Spry published
An interview with British sound designer Johnnie Burn on his masterful work for the sci-fi film "Nope."

Alien hunters should look for city lights from 'urbanized planets,' study suggests
By Leonard David published
Scientists searching for signs of extraterrestrial technology should keep an eye out for city lights on exoplanets, a new study suggests.
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