For centuries, humans have looked up at the stars wondering if there are creatures “like us” out there. Science fiction authors have offered cautionary advice: “careful what you wish for.” What if ...

A violent, almost demonic alien race called the Furies first appeared in a series of Star Trek crossover novels published in 1996. Titled Star Trek: Invasion!, these four novels spanned the 23rd and ...

This story first appeared in Trying!, a thoughtful, funny, wide-ranging daily newsletter featuring essays from the mind of Matt Gross. You can sign up for them here. Those were simple aliens for ...