What: The City of Burnaby once again hosts Central Spark this Halloween season, with fun events and activities in and around ...

Red sprites – rare electrical flashes occurring at altitudes of up to 90 km – have been photographed in France. How do they form, and why are they so hard to spot?.

Klaatu barada nikto! Three-quarters of a century on, Robert Wise's tale of alien visitation still has plenty to say.

As Friday unfolds, the Royal Geelong Show begins to shift into its after-dark rhythm. Live music, competitive arena displays and a fireworks finale make this a strong choice for anyone wanting to ...

He became one of the most respected directors in the business, in spite of being known for his westerns, which were not considered "serious" film. He won six Oscars, counting (he always did) the two ...

Most sci-fi fans are familiar with classic alien invasion movies like "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" and "Independence Day." Still, not every film can be a hit, and there are gems out there that fly ...

Science fiction suggests that life on other planets, if it exists, is likely far more advanced than life on Earth. A recent study suggests otherwise. This new study, led by Chris Doughty, a professor ...

The South Korean filmmaker Na Hong-jin has directed four feature films over the past 18 years. They're terrific, if not for the faint of heart. I still remember watching Na's 2008 debut, The Chaser, ...

Dave Bautista has arguably done more than any other wrestler-turned-actor to earn the title of character actor. While the easy path after Guardians of the Galaxy would have been a decade of ...

It was a fiery debate night in key midterm races in Michigan, Georgia and Maine, with 25 days until Election Day and the war ...

French photographer Florian Riu captured rare red sprites above the village of Montemaggiore in Corsica, an atmospheric ...

Ilan Greenberg is a freelance magazine writer based in Washington. CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts — In late August, Avi Loeb, the world’s most renowned scientist hunting for extraterrestrials on earth, ...